Position Overview:
Smosh is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly creative Associate Producer to assist in the ideation, coordination, and production of original short-form content across our social channels (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.). This role supports the production lifecycle from start to finish, coordinates logistics, and helps execute creative concepts under the guidance of the Social Producer and Senior Director of Marketing. While the candidate should have the technical skills to perform light editing and assist with overflow tasks, the primary focus is on organization, coordination, and assisting with production.
Core Competencies:
- Production Coordination & Logistics: Highly organized and proactive in managing schedules, props, call sheets, and on-set logistics.
- Trend Awareness & Research: Dedicated tracker of rising digital video trends, with a knack for identifying content opportunities on TikTok and Instagram.
- Technical Adaptability: Basic hands-on proficiency with iPhone filming, camera operations, and Adobe Creative Suite to assist with overflow asset creation and production tasks when needed.
- Collaborative Action: Positive, can-do attitude, comfortable managing multiple tasks, working closely with the Marketing Coordinator, and assisting the team with administrative overflow in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production & Prep Coordination: Assist the Producer in coordinating props, preparing locations, drafting call sheets, and organizing scripts for social shoots.
- On-Set Logistics & Directing: Support and participate in on-set operations on shoot days, help capture multiple assets simultaneously, and engage in hands-on directing, leading talent, and operating behind the camera for social originals.
- Trend Research & Pitching: Keep a finger on the pulse of rising social trends to pitch ideas for comedic sketches and platform-native content that supports Smosh programming, talent, and brand initiatives.
- Post-Production & Asset Management: Perform light/overflow editing, versioning, and asset exports using Adobe Premiere to support the delivery pipeline. Ensure files meet platform-specific requirements (aspect ratios, specs).
- Administrative & Overflow Support: Assist the social team with scheduling, tracking deliverables, and taking on team tasks to keep the department running smoothly.
Preferred Qualities:
- 1–2 years of experience in digital media, social content production, or a similar production coordination role.
- Basic working knowledge and proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop or vertical-first editing programs like CapCut or Edits to assist with basic editing and asset updates.
- Working knowledge of apps like Monday.com and Frame.io
- High familiarity with major social media platforms and an active interest in internet culture and comedy.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, team-first work ethic.
- Thorough understanding of Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar).
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Burbank, CA
Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000 / 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.