ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM

theSkimm’s video team is a creative, collaborative group of producers and editors from both traditional and new media backgrounds. They maintain the highest standards for journalism and integrity in storytelling, while producing distinct content for theSkimm’s unique voice and brand.  As we grow, we’re looking for a Producer who will be charged with editorial approach and technical execution for high profile video initiatives, explainers, documentaries,  including interview series with politicians, celebrities, and influencers. Reporting to theSkimm’s Senior Director of Video, you’ll collaborate cross functionally with internal teams, including Social, Editorial, Design, Sales, and Marketing to ensure optimal process from pre to post production on all future video projects.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Owning digital video projects from start to finish. Efficiently managing editorial and technical pre- and post-production (including research, scriptwriting, creative on shoots, and guiding edits)
• Interviewing politicians, entrepreneurs, influencers and celebrities for high profile video series
• Pitching and developing new video projects across content verticals
• Working cross departmentally and liaising with social, design, sales, web, marketing, and newsletter teams for optimal execution on owned video projects
• Managing work with freelancers and networking to bring best in class talent to theSkimm as needed
• Maintain internal budgeting, invoicing, and forecasting
• Researching, fact checking, casting talent for our series, general production support
• Producing branded content videos  

WHAT WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• 5+ Years in video production for a digital publisher 
• A strong grasp of news cycle with highest understanding of  journalistic standards, research, and fact-checking
• Proven experience interviewing VIP talent, including politicians and celebrities, for media publication
• Strong knowledge of the digital landscape and what performs well on social media. 
• Understanding of data and analytics and how to use video to grow an audience.
• Excellent writer with ability to write in the voice of the brand
• Ability to script and produce a wide range of content- explainers, docs, animation
• Meticulous organization and attention to detail
• Experience working effectively under tight deadlines
• Roster of freelance producers, writers, editors etc.
• Passionate about theSkimm and its mission

WHAT WOULD SET YOU APART

• Understanding of basic production both in studio and in the field: lighting, cameras, direction
• Editing and shooting experience (Including experience with tools such as Premiere or iPhone shooting and editing low lift content)
• Proven track record of growing viewership and driving audience engagement for a brand through video content
• Passion for social media and social platform specific video creation and distribution strategy
• Experience managing communications with internal and external PR/Publicists

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive insurance plans, commuter benefits and 401(k) starting on your first day
• Competitive salary & equity packages
• Flexible vacation policy and generous holiday observances
• One Medical Membership
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Complimentary access to theSkimm’s growing suite of membership products 
• The opportunity to be part of a values-driven, hardworking and diverse group of people building a membership company that makes it easier to live smarter

ABOUT THESKIMM

theSkimm is a mission-driven digital media company giving millennial women the information they need to live their smartest lives. Since launching in 2012, theSkimm has become a trusted source for a community of millions of Skimm’rs by seamlessly integrating into their existing routines, fundamentally changing the way its audience consumes news and makes decisions. theSkimm's flagship product, the Daily Skimm, remains the fastest-growing newsletter on the market, and the company continues to innovate, finding new ways to Skimm everything from finance and careers to voting, wellness and downtime. theSkimm’s product suite has expanded to include two top-rated podcasts, “Skimm This'' and “Skimm’d From the Couch,” theSkimm mobile app, Skimm Money and Press Pause newsletters, a new virtual course series called SkimmU, and Skimm Studios for innovative in-house video and audio content. theSkimm’s first book, How to Skimm Your Life, was released in June 2019 and debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. 

And we’re not done. By continuing to grow the breadth of theSkimm offerings in the life’s necessity categories and expanding our products across events, commerce, customized content and audio, theSkimm ecosystem will become the go-to resource for this generation -- and the ones that follow --  in the most critical areas of their lives. Join us!

This is a full-time role based in New York, NY.