Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Bustle Digital Group (“BDG”) is looking for an enthusiastic Social & Longform Video Production Assistant to join the organization’s social media team. 

The role will report into BDG’s Social Director and assist on the development of social-first and longform video content for each of BDG’s internationally recognized lifestyle brands, including Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON Magazine, The Zoe Report, Inverse, Scary Mommy, Romper, and The Dad. 

The candidate should be well-versed in social media platforms and have a good knowledge of video in the media landscape. They will also be an avid consumer of pop culture and immersed in internet trends with an understanding of how they relate to BDG’s brands. Experience working with talent and producing high-performing video content is a plus, but not essential – this role is for someone at the start of their career who is keen to learn on the job, work in fast-paced environments, and collaborate with teams across the company to ensure engaging, entertaining video is published on all platforms. 

Research, database management, and logistics are a key part of this role, so candidates must also be extremely organized and strong communicators. 

Candidates must be based in the New York area and be committed to coming into the office 2 to 3 days per week.

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between BDG Media, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East.

• Tasks may change based on business needs, but it is expected that core responsibilities will include the following:
• Collaborating with Creative teams to ensure video concepts are pitched to talent in a timely manner 
• Researching and compiling interview questions for BDG video shoots
• Producing Director’s Notes, Post Notes, and Post Scripts, ensuring they are shared with all relevant team members
• Updating and maintaining BDG’s Editorial Post Production board in Monday
• Handling communications with freelance video creatives for BDG shoots
• Attending BDG photoshoots to capture social-first video content and assist on longform production
• Participating in meetings/brainstorms with BDG social and editorial teams
• Working on shortform, in-app video edits where required
• Assisting with insights and report building for the performance of BDG’s video content
• Staying abreast of social trends and working them into concepts where appropriate

• 1 year experience working within a digital media organization or similar content production environment
• Good knowledge of the social media landscape, with particular reference to lifestyle publishers and vertical videos featuring celebrities/influencer talent 
• Confident capturing mobile video content on set and red carpets
• Experience carrying out in-app video edits for short-form content 
• Excellent organizational skills – experience with Monday.com and Frame.io a plus but not required
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and alter workflow quickly when required

BDG Media Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

BDG is one of today’s leading global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture through its authentic and trusted storytelling. Audiences turn to our brands to hear from a set of diverse voices around the interests engaging the next generation. Founded in 2013, the Company reaches over 223 million readers and social fans and serves hundreds of the world's largest advertisers. BDG has a global presence in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Paris.

This is a position covered under a collective bargaining agreement between BDG Media, Inc. and the Writers Guild of America East.

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