Digital Content Producer
Manhattan Institute · San Francisco Bay Area
- On site
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- San Francisco Bay Area
Job highlights
- Produce and edit multimedia content for social media platforms.
- Amplify policy ideas to reach audiences and decision-makers.
- Work with prominent scholars and senior fellows.
- Leverage video editing and social media expertise.
- Contribute to policy impact and societal change.
About the role
Digital Content Producer - City Journal
The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, and civic leaders dedicated to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. We are seeking a like-minded Digital Content Producer to amplify digital assets across the social media landscape.
This role will involve working closely with MI Senior Fellow Christopher F. Rufo and Jordan Chamberlain, Director of Rapid Response. You will be responsible for amplifying City Journal’s content by creating, editing, and packaging multimedia content for distribution across platforms such as X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
About the Role
A successful candidate will be a creative video editor with strong organizational skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. You should be passionate about using digital tools to expand the reach of serious policy ideas. The objective is to not only reach a large audience but to effect real and immediate change by engaging decision-makers. A comprehensive understanding of the social media landscape and fluency in individual platform dynamics are essential for success.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in video editing, social media content production, digital media, and broadcast clipping.
- Advanced proficiency with video editing software.
- Experience with media monitoring and clipping tools.
- Deep understanding of short-form video trends and platform-specific algorithms.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative storyteller with a strong visual eye and ability to translate complex ideas into short-form video content.
- Familiarity with the work of City Journal and MI, and a desire to support MI’s mission.
Benefits
MI offers generous benefits, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, a Flexible Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match. MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space.
Key skills/competency
- Video Editing
- Social Media Content Production
- Digital Media
- Broadcast Clipping
- Media Monitoring
- Short-form Video Trends
- Platform Algorithms
- Content Creation
- Storytelling
- Policy Amplification
Skills & topics
- Digital Content Producer
- Video Editing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Creation
- Policy Communication
- Multimedia Production
- Digital Media
- Broadcast Clipping
- X
- TikTok
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight video editing, social media production, and policy interest.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of short-form video and social media campaigns.
- Demonstrate platform knowledge: Emphasize understanding of X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube algorithms.
- Express mission alignment: Clearly state your passion for MI's policy work.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss video editing software and social media strategy.
Technical preparation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Digital Content Producer role at Manhattan Institute?
- The salary range for the Digital Content Producer position at Manhattan Institute is $90,000-$140,000 per year. The final salary will be determined based on your skills, experience, and education.
- Does Manhattan Institute offer remote work for the Digital Content Producer position?
- Yes, Manhattan Institute offers remote work as an option for the Digital Content Producer role, in addition to a hybrid work environment based in New York/California.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Digital Content Producer at Manhattan Institute?
- As a Digital Content Producer, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and packaging multimedia content, primarily short-form video, to amplify City Journal's content across social media platforms like X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, aiming to reach both broad audiences and key decision-makers.
- What software proficiency is required for the Digital Content Producer role?
- Advanced proficiency with video editing software is a required qualification for the Digital Content Producer position. Specific software names are not listed, but expertise in industry-standard tools is expected.
- What kind of benefits does Manhattan Institute provide for this role?
- Manhattan Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, Flexible Fridays, paid parental leave, medical and dental coverage, FSA options, mental health benefits, remote medicine, a paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match.
- How important is understanding social media trends for this Digital Content Producer job?
- A deep understanding of short-form video trends and platform-specific algorithms is essential for success in this Digital Content Producer role. Fluency in how each platform operates is crucial for amplifying content effectively.
- What is the Manhattan Institute's mission, and how does it relate to the Digital Content Producer role?
- The Manhattan Institute's mission is to advance economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law. The Digital Content Producer role directly supports this mission by amplifying policy ideas and engaging with audiences, including decision-makers, to promote these principles.