Podcast Social Media Producer

About the role

This role involves crafting and distributing social media content for various podcasts within the Vox Media network. You will develop short videos, animated graphics, and static images, tailoring them to each show's unique audience and style. This position requires close collaboration with podcast producers, hosts, and the marketing team.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Produce engaging social content for podcasts, including episode cut-downs, motion graphic promotions, images, GIFs, stories, reels, and captions.
• Work with producers and hosts to identify compelling episode segments suitable for short-form social content and develop their narrative.
• Optimize content for different platforms, considering length, format, captioning, hashtags, thumbnails, and calls to action.
• Monitor performance metrics like views, reach, engagement, and subscriber growth, using data to inform future content strategy.
• Maintain an organized archive of assets and templates, and improve production efficiency through templates, automation, and batching.

Requirements

• Demonstrated history of creating short-form video (15 seconds to 3 minutes) and image/motion assets for podcasts or media brands on social platforms.
• Strong ability to identify captivating moments that engage viewers, evoke emotion, or prompt action.
• Deep understanding of social platforms such as Instagram (feed, stories, reels), TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn, including trends and algorithm behavior.
• Proven capability to adjust creative approach and tone for diverse show audiences and brand identities.
• Proficiency in short-form video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects.
• Comfort with static image design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva, and experience with motion graphic templates.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shows concurrently, prioritize tasks under deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Skill in interpreting performance data and adjusting creative strategies based on insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A portfolio or reel showcasing past work in short-form video, image/motion assets, and social campaign outcomes.
• Experience in podcast media or editorial-driven media brands.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with audio editing or podcast production workflows.

Skills & tools

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro
• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Canva
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube Shorts
• LinkedIn

Practical notes

• This role offers comprehensive benefits. More information is available on the Vox Media website.
• If you don't meet every qualification, but believe your unique skills are a fit, please apply with a cover letter.
• Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations for the application process are available by contacting recruitment@voxmedia.com.
• Recruiting team members will only contact applicants from @voxmedia.com email addresses.