Social Video Producer

$60k to $85k

Boston, MA (Main Campus)Full-timePosted Oct 12, 2026

Against the Boston typical range

Job description

About the Opportunity Job Summary Northeastern University is looking for an experienced Social Video Producer to create daily, social-first storytelling content for Tik. Tok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical video platforms. This is a key role in Northeastern’s storytelling engine, conceptualizing, shooting, and editing fast-turnaround content that responds to trends, showcases the spirit of the university experience, and communicates news and information in creative ways.

The Social Video Producer regularly appears on camera as part of a rotating team presence, and works with the team of content creators to shoot both short and longer-form content as needed, including podcast-style interviews and executive-level video projects. This is a hands-on production role that requires an abundance of creative ideas, the ability to multitask at a fast pace, and the ability to engage with people to create engaging vertical videos.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualize, shoot, and edit daily social-first news and storytelling content, primarily for Tik. Tok and Instagram. Appear on camera regularly as part of a rotating team presence. Stay ahead of platform trends and news cycles to identify timely content opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree 2-4 years shooting and editing in a professional environment, with a strong portfolio of vertical, social-first video. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Da. Vinci Resolve. Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit both short and longer-form video, including interview-style and multi-camera setups, and condense those into consumable, social-forward content.

Solid news judgement. Strong on-camera presence and experience appearing in social video content. Deep, current knowledge of social platform trends, news cycles, and how to translate fast-moving stories into engaging vertical video. Ability to work with minimal direction. Excellent attention to detail while maintaining speed and consistency under deadline pressure.

Strong communication skills and ability to troubleshoot. Excellent work ethic and positive attitude. Sense of humor. Great if you also have: Familiarity with social media analytical tools (Sprinklr, Google Analytics, etc.) Experience producing or shooting podcast-style video content. Position Type Marketing and Communications Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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