Associate Producer, News & Scripted

Job Description

Overview:

The Associate Producer's main function is to support producers in the execution of the day-to-day social/digital strategy for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah across all digital and social platforms.

Candidates should have experience producing inquisitive and engaging social and digital content for linear and digital franchises. A strong background in social community management, audience engagement and growth is critical. The ideal candidate is a highly reliable multitasker that can work seamlessly with other creatives to deliver a steady output of content across video, social and interactive media.

This position is based at the Comedy Central headquarters and will work closely with the MTVE Franchise Social Strategy team as well as collaborate with Show Producers, Development, Editorial, Brand Social, Design, Digital Production, Marketing and Ad Sales departments, among others.

Responsibilities:
• Implement social strategy and production for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as outlined by producers
• Lead production, trafficking and rollout of daily episodic assets as well as original content
• Assist in the creation and production of TDS compilations and retrospectives
• Partner with creative team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Build and handle positive relationships with both internal and external partners
• Apply takeaways from insights and analytics to hone strategies and foster growth in Key Performance Indicators
• Drive audience engagement, video views and growth year-round by producing innovative content
• Assist in management of social execution of marketing campaigns and sponsorships
• Stay keenly aware of social media trends and pitch ideas for how the team can continue to innovate

Basic Qualifications:
• 2+ years of digital strategy experience at a major commercial media, entertainment or creative brand
• Intimate familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat and curiosity about emerging social platforms such as Discord and Twitch
• Strong knowledge of satire and political comedy, internet culture, trends and storytelling
• Hands-on video editing/content creation experience with a focus on TikTok/short-form content strongly preferred

Additional Qualifications:
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership and responsibility over tasks within purview
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be respectful, resourceful and to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and determination for flawless execution
• Experience using common digital production software including Photoshop and Premiere

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dye9nm-3-15-156-140-42 in your application.