Video Creative

Are you passionate about creating compelling digital video stories? Very Local Brand Studio, the branded content arm of Hearst Television, is seeking a talented Video Creative to join our team.

As part of a Very Local Brand Studios team, you will write, produce, shoot, and edit both short- and long-form branded and editorial videos. This client-facing role requires strong storytelling skills, hands-on production experience, and the ability to manage multiple campaigns. Travel within the continental U.S. is required. You will report to the Branded Content Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Independently produce and edit branded content for multiple clients.
• Lead creative calls; pitch ideas and create video outlines.
• Schedule shoots, hire freelancers, and manage on-set logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact during shoots.
• Operate camera and lighting equipment (drone operation a plus).
• Deliver high-quality content on deadline while meeting brand requirements.
• Manage all aspects of small-scale productions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of video production experience with a portfolio of work.
• Strong storytelling ability and familiarity with social media video trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with Sony A7s or similar gear.
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Airtable, and Dropbox.
• Results-driven with the ability to balance creativity and client goals.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Salary

The salary for this role is $55,000-$65,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.