IndieWire: Senior Social Media Producer bei Penske Media Corp.

IndieWire is seeking a Senior Video & Social Media Producer to lead the charge on a newly unified strategy that merges original video production with social media execution. This is a video-first role with creative ownership across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and IndieWire.com — blending production, editing, and distribution with strategic content planning.

You’ll be the connective tissue between video, editorial, branded content, and social media, helping shape IndieWire’s public voice through cinematic storytelling, short-form creativity, and high-impact digital content. Whether it’s directing a red-carpet interview on an iPhone, producing a panel recap for YouTube, or crafting Shorts that spark cultural conversation, you’ll drive content that amplifies IndieWire’s authority in film and television.

 As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.  Position is based in Los Angeles. 

What You’ll Do:

Video Production & Editing

• Produce, shoot, and edit editorial and branded video content — interviews, panels, behind-the-scenes, TikToks, Reels, Facebook, Reddit, X and YouTube packages
• Film with both iPhones and cinema cameras, capturing high-quality footage for mobile and horizontal formats
• Edit efficiently in Adobe Premiere Pro, adding motion graphics, subtitles, music, and visual effects to enhance content
• Execute editorial and branded deliverables while maintaining IndieWire’s tone and creative standards
• Coordinate post-production timelines, file management, and freelance contributors

YouTube Strategy & Execution

• Own YouTube publishing — from longform interviews to Shorts cutdowns
• Optimize thumbnails, titles, and metadata for SEO, watch time, and CTR
• Repurpose legacy content for current YouTube audience trends
• Collaborate on evergreen franchise formats (e.g. Toolkit Podcast, Deep Dives, Awards Analysis)

Social Media Video Distribution

• Develop daily social-first video content tied to editorial calendars, awards coverage, film festivals, and industry news
• Lead execution on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts, creating platform-native videos with high shareability
• Partner with social media team to boost engagement and drive traffic back to IndieWire.com
• Design and execute custom content for talent amplification, branded promotions, and live event moments

Branded & Commercial Campaign Support

• Produce video and social content for sponsored campaigns and custom client activations
• Work cross-functionally with sales, branded content, and marketing teams from pre-sale to delivery
• Ideate creative executions that align brand messaging with IndieWire’s editorial credibility

Who You Are

• 4+ years’ experience in video production and social media for entertainment, media, or news brand
• Expert-level editing in Adobe Premiere Pro; motion graphics/After Effects a strong plus
• Confident shooting on both iPhones and DSLR/cinema cameras (Canon C200/C500, Sony FX3, etc.), with a sharp eye for lighting, audio, and framing
• Comfortable working under tight turnarounds and able to execute an idea on a dime — whether it’s 4 hours, 4 days, or 4 weeks, you know how to make content crackle
• Able to thrive in fast-paced or even chaotic production environments without short-circuiting — this role requires grace under pressure and the agility to pivot quickly without compromising creative output
• A social media native — fluent in platform trends, analytics, and content formats on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, X, and YouTube
• Proven success creating video content that drives views, shares, and web traffic
• Strong communicator, collaborator, and problem solver with experience managing production workflows
• Passionate about independent film, entertainment, and cultural storytelling

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience booking talent and creating pitch decks for high-profile guests
• Understanding of branded content and client-side expectations
• Familiarity with analytics platforms (YouTube Studio, IG Insights, CrowdTangle, reddit etc.)
• Spanish-language proficiency or experience producing bilingual content
• A portfolio of work that showcases creative range across platforms

Typical wage: $85k-$100k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meet employee’s needs, we are currently launching a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

About IndieWire:

For over 25 years, IndieWire has been covering the business and art of entertainment. With the respect of film and TV creators, executives, and passionate fans alike, IndieWire is known for being ahead of the curve with a unique editorial voice that combines in-depth industry reporting and analysis, breaking news, and its best-in-class Oscars, Emmys, and crafts coverage. IndieWire began in July 1996 as an online chat room and evolved to become one of the earliest online entertainment news outlets. As IndieWire grew, its coverage expanded beyond film festivals and the independent film industry to include all aspects of Hollywood and the expanding universes of TV and streaming and has continued to do so since being acquired by Penske Media Corp. in 2016.