Job Title: Social Media Associate Producer
Company: Paramount
Location: NY NY
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT - Social Media Associate Producer
36428
New York, NY, US, 10019
Production
New York
Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff)
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT - Social Media Associate Producer
The Late Show is hiring a nightside Social Media Associate Producer. This role is responsible for helping grow the show’s platforms by identifying the best parts of the broadcast and turning them into social-first content. This person will also help brainstorm and pitch new ideas to the social team, assisting with behind-the-scenes content as needed. This is a full-time position with The Late Show.
Primary responsibilities:
- Edit video from the broadcast and turn it into digestible social content
- Write strong and engaging social copy
- Schedule content and engage with our audience while The Late Show is airing at 11:35 p.m.
- Identify and create GIFs from the broadcast
- Write copy for promotional social posts (Ex: Upcoming guests, Podcast, Newsletter, etc.)
- Pitch, concept, and create original TikToks & Instagram Reels
- Curate Instagram Story from live studio taping
Additional Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with The Late Show’s podcast team on deliverables/assets
- Write and curate The Late Show’s weekly newsletter
- Brainstorm social pitches & ideas for upcoming guests and events
- Identify trends across social platforms that reflect both the show and Stephen’s tone and may appeal to our audience
Requirements:
- Able to work from 3pm-12:30a ET when the show is in production
- 2+ years of social media/digital producing experience – working for a TV show is a plus
- Have a great sense of humor
- Proven experience writing copy for social media
- Familiar with AP style and copy editing
- Proficiency in editing vertical video in Adobe Premiere Pro
- Experience creating original TikToks & Instagram Reels
- Experience filming vertical content on an iPhone
- Some experience using Adobe Photoshop
- Broad understanding of and interest in current events, pop culture, and comedy
- Prior experience on a comedy show is a plus
- Ability to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work weeknights and available to work mornings and/or weekends as needed
Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.