VOX

Video & Social Media Producer, Criminal

In short

This temporary six-month full-time role produces long-form YouTube video and short-form social content (Shorts, reels, stories, motion graphics) for Criminal Productions' podcast portfolio, part of Vox Media. The company is a podcast and editorial media producer, and the position covers recording coordination, editing, thumbnails/captions, social scheduling, and tracking performance metrics to refine strategy. It requires strong video editing skills (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or After Effects), platform expertise across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook, and comfort with image/motion design tools like Photoshop or Canva. The role is fully remote within the US, requiring East Coast business hours.

Location
Remote within the United States only; East Coast business hours required, 9 am–5 pm Eastern Time.
Salary
$81,000–$100,000 USD per year.
Company
Criminal Productions creates the podcasts Criminal, This is Love, Phoebe Reads a Mystery, and Please Continue with Phoebe and Lauren as part of Vox Media.
What you will do
•Produce long-form video for Criminal's YouTube channel, from recording coordination and editorial cuts through collaboration with editors and final publishing.
•Create short-form videos, Shorts, reels, stories, GIFs, motion graphics, image assets, and platform-specific content for the podcast portfolio.
•Upload archival podcast episodes and create compelling YouTube thumbnails, titles, captions, and calls to action.
•Coordinate social media plans with podcast producers and marketing teams for new episodes, events, and initiatives.
•Optimize content for platform performance and track views, reach, engagement, follower growth, and click-throughs.
•Maintain asset archives and templates while improving production workflows and efficiency.
Requirements
•Demonstrated ability to produce both long-form and short-form video, especially for talk-based or interview-driven formats.
•Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to identify moments that drive audience engagement.
•Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook content formats and performance factors.
•Experience with short-form video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or After Effects.
•Comfort with static image design in Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva and with motion graphic templates.
•Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, collaborate across teams, communicate clearly, and respond to performance metrics.
Nice to have
•Experience working in podcast media or editorial-driven media brands.
•Familiarity with audio editing or podcast production workflows.
Culture & Benefits
•Temporary six-month, full-time position with benefits eligibility.
•Participation in the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.
•Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Hiring process
•Applications are reviewed by the recruiting team, which contacts candidates from Vox Media email addresses.

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