Position Overview:
Smosh is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly collaborative Social Media Producer to pitch, write, direct, and oversee the production of original content across our growing social platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.). This role manages the entire lifecycle of social-first content; from concept through final delivery. While candidates must have basic editing proficiency to jump in and support when needed, the primary focus of this role is on creative direction, on-set execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and works cross functionally across departments.
Core Competencies:
- Creative Direction & Comedy: Skilled at writing, pitching, and directing comedic short-form concepts, with the ability to direct key talent on set.
- Trend-First Ideation: Deep understanding of current social trends, particularly on TikTok and Reels, with a proven ability to translate trends into brand-native content.
- Production & Post-Production Oversight: Capable of planning production timelines, managing budgets, and structuring editing workflows to meet tight deadlines.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering seamlessly with Production, Creative, Casting, Art, and Marketing departments to coordinate on-set resources and logistics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Ideation & Development:
- Lead the development and execution of engaging, platform-native social content that supports Smosh programming, talent, and brand initiatives.
- Attend & participate in Programming meetings to get ahead of upcoming projects and identify opportunities for social content that supports the larger creative vision.
- Own marketing & tentpole content through partnering with internal teams and external vendors to deliver high-quality social assets aligned with publishing priorities.
- Pre-Production Logistics & Coordination: Partner with the Production team to prepare any scripts, props, locations, call sheets, and budgets for upcoming social shoots.
- On-Set Production & Directing: Direct cast and crew during designated social shoots ("social blocks"), ensuring successful filming of social-first content on shoot days.
- Post-Production Management & Asset Optimization:
- Guide the creative direction of Socials post-production, and perform light/overflow editing as needed.
- Identify opportunities to package long-form programming into original social content and maximize audience engagement.
- Maintain familiarity with social media video specifications (aspect ratios, length limits) to ensure assets align with platform best practices.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Directly manage, guide and support the Associate Producer of Socials, guaranteeing all creative output aligns with brand voice and strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of experience writing, directing, and producing comedic short-form content in a professional, fast-paced environment.
- Basic hands-on experience and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop) or vertical-first editing programs like CapCut or Edits
- In-depth understanding of pre-production, production, and post-production workflows.
- Excellent comedic timing, written and verbal communication, and collaborative skills.
- Thorough understanding of Google Suite of apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
- Working knowledge of apps like Monday.com and Frame.io
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Burbank, CA
Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000 / year
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive benefits package and a few extras that make SMOSH an employee forward company, including:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage, plus a 401(k) contribution.
- Time Off: 29+ paid holiday closures, additional PTO accruals, sick leave + more
- And More: Employee discounts, company merch, an employee centered office space, and other perks that come with being part of the team.