Senior Video Producer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the video strategy and execution for US entertainment coverage across both long-form and short-form platforms.

• Formulate daily and long-term video coverage strategies centered around breaking entertainment news, significant events, film and television releases, and industry trends.

• Supervise the production of both long-form and short-form videos.

• Create original video concepts, recurring shows, interview series, podcasts, and scalable content formats.

• Identify story angles and establish editorial approaches for breaking news, interviews, explainers, commentary, analysis, features, and developing stories.

• Mentor, train, and guide video team members in their professional development.

• Collaborate with anchors, hosts, correspondents, and producers based in the US and UK.

• Research, identify, and secure guests for interviews, podcasts, discussions, and special programming.

• Manage logistics for interviews, press junkets, red carpet coverage, live reporting, production schedules, research, and briefing materials.

• Lead planning for coverage of premieres, festivals, conventions, award shows, and other entertainment events.

• Work in partnership with editorial, social media, audience development, design, and production teams.

• Review scripts, edits, graphics, and final videos to ensure they meet editorial and production standards.

• Analyze audience performance and analytics to refine programming and content strategy.

• Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and development of video production talent.

• Maintain effective communication across teams and align video coverage with editorial priorities.

• Ensure the quality, consistency, and performance of the entertainment video team.

• Stay adaptable during breaking news, live events, premieres, award shows, and other high-stakes moments.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–5 years of relevant work experience as outlined in the job details.

• Extensive professional experience in producing entertainment or celebrity video content for digital, broadcast, or television newsrooms.

• Proven experience in managing, mentoring, or leading video production teams.

• Comprehensive understanding of the US entertainment industry, including Hollywood, celebrities, film, television, streaming, and pop culture.

• Experience in producing both long-form and short-form editorial video content.

• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify compelling stories and video formats.

• Proven experience in producing breaking news, interviews, explainers, commentary, features, podcasts, and event coverage.

• Skilled in identifying, pitching, and securing celebrities, publicists, industry experts, creators, and high-profile guests.

• Experience in coordinating interviews, press junkets, red carpets, live reporting, or special event coverage.

• Strong skills in script development, editorial planning, and production management.

• Experience collaborating with on-air talent, hosts, correspondents, interviewers, or presenters.

• Strong grasp of audience analytics and the use of data to enhance video performance.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to editorial accuracy and production quality.

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and the ability to handle multiple productions under tight deadlines.

• A CV along with links to videos or productions you have led or significantly contributed to; examples of relevant entertainment programming and team leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Access to exclusive industry events and networking opportunities.