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About the Role
Scientific American is seeking an Associate Video Producer to create compelling video content that brings scientific journalism to life on screen. This role involves shaping complex scientific ideas into visually engaging stories for various platforms.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, shooting, and editing video content across formats, including social-first clips, explainers, and longer-form features.
- Collaborate with editorial staff to translate written science journalism into visual narratives.
- Manage pre-production logistics, including scheduling, shot lists, and coordination with subjects and experts.
- Edit footage, motion graphics, and animations using industry-standard editing software.
- Source and organize b-roll, archival footage, and licensed media.
- Support live shoots, interviews, and remote productions as needed.
- Stay current on video trends across platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) and adapt content strategy accordingly.
- Maintain organized project files, footage archives, and production documentation.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in video production, editing, or a related field (internships included).
- Proficiency with editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
- Familiarity with After Effects is a plus.
- A strong eye for visual storytelling and pacing.
- Basic camera and lighting operation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A genuine curiosity about science, technology, and how to make complex ideas accessible.
- Strong collaborative instincts and openness to feedback from editors and producers.
- A bachelor's degree in film, journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience producing content for science, education, or news organizations.
- Familiarity with motion graphics or animation.
- Experience with social-first video formats and platform-specific best practices.
- Basic sound design or mixing skills.
Skills
- Video production
- Video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro
- After Effects
- Visual storytelling
- Pacing
- Camera operation
- Lighting operation
- Organization
- Project management
- Deadline management
- Science communication
- Technology communication
- Collaboration
- Feedback reception
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social-first video formats
- Sound design
- Sound mixing
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in film, journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
About the Company
- Founded in 1845, Scientific American is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States.
- It translates the frontiers of science and technology for general readers.
- Its pages have featured contributions from Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla, and work by over 150 Nobel Prize winners.
- The publication reaches over 20 million people worldwide across print, digital, and international editions.
- The company's mission is to help the next generation understand the world through science.
Equal Opportunity
- Scientific American is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- They celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where differences are valued and innovation thrives.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request when contacted for an interview.
- The hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making.