Social Video Producer
The Forward
New York, NY, USA · Remote
USD 70k-80k / year
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
The Forward is seeking a Social Video Producer to collaborate with reporters and editors to tell compelling, distinctive visual stories that drive engagement and discussion on Jewish news, culture and community. This hands-on role will brainstorm ideas, write scripts, integrate graphics, produce, edit and post distinctive videos; may serve as on-camera host and mentor colleagues who appear in video content. Ideal candidates have produced social-first videos that reached large audiences, have journalism-related video experience, and use platform-native analytics for audience development.Examples of video formats: Reporter explainers; clips of newsmakers/events; original explainers with on-camera or tracked audio; conversations/live talkbacks; video op-eds; character-driven features; mini-documentaries on aspects of Jewish life.Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 with generous health benefits and PTO; News Guild position. Reports to the Editor-in-Chief; works closely with VP of Strategy and Audience.Location: NYC hybrid preferred; open to remote with visits as needed.To apply: Send resume and a cover letter describing the first three videos you’d produce, plus links to videos/portfolio, to jobs@forward.com (subject: Social Video Producer).