Shade Room

Sr. Social Video Producer/Content Editor (TEMP)

Remote (Los Angeles, California, US) · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

Millions of people come to TSR daily for what's really happening, and we never miss.
With a lean, powerhouse team behind the scenes, we mix editorial instincts with social media expertise.
We break stories, spark conversation, and keep our audience informed, engaged, and entertained 24/7.

Manage the Pilot Pipeline: Oversee the daily workflow of the pilot program, actively selecting the best aggregated content from the main team and directing social producers on how to swiftly convert it into video formats.
Format Development: Collaborate closely with the VP of Content Development to design, test, and iterate distinct, repeatable short-form and medium-form video commentary structures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the broader newsroom, video editors, and leadership to seamlessly integrate the pilot workflow into daily operations without disrupting core traffic.
Production Leadership: Proven ability to manage a fast-turnaround production pipeline, direct creative teams, and coach on-camera or voice talent behind the scenes.
Ability to format development, with a history of building, testing, and scaling repeatable, high-engagement social video structures from the ground up.
Welcome to The Shade Room Where Black Culture Leads and the Content Always Delivers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Familiarity with the brands and businesses of The Shade Room.

Deep, intrinsic familiarity with The Shade Room's brand identity, the celebrities and topics the Roomies care about, and the specific nuances, humor, and dynamics of the Roomies' community.
Prior direct experience producing high-volume social content or digital video programming for a major entertainment, celebrity news, or lifestyle media channel.
Strong editorial background with extensive experience writing, copyediting, and storyboarding punchy, concise scripts under tight deadlines, ensuring content is legally sound and optimized for viewer retention.
Data-informed approach to content creation, with experience monitoring real-time audience reception, comment sentiment, and platform retention metrics to pivot content strategies.
Deep cultural fluency and a strong, intrinsic familiarity with The Shade Room's brand identity, community dynamics ("The Roomies"), and the celebrity/pop culture landscape.
4+ years of experience as a digital video producer, social media editor, or content manager, specifically producing high-volume, short-form video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).
Proven track record in a fast-paced media environment (e.g., breaking entertainment news, celebrity culture, or lifestyle media) managing a rapid-turnaround production pipeline.
Experience in talent coaching and production leadership, with a proven ability to direct social producers, video editors, and guide on-camera/voiceover talent to capture a specific brand voice.

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Digital Media, Communications, Film/Television Production, or a related field is preferred or equivalent practical experience with a robust portfolio.

Founded in 2014, The Shade Room is one of the fastest-growing digital media brands in the game, leading the conversation on entertainment, news, politics, and real-life moments that shape and reflect Black culture.

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