Social and Video Producer

Seeing responsibilities and competencies laid out on paper can be confronting, sometimes imposter syndrome can creep in and mess with your confidence.

Please know that we list items to give you an opportunity to show us your potential and how you can grow and transform with us. Your ability to demonstrate that you can develop the required capabilities for this role is why we would really like to hear from you.

Paramount is a global media & entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Peach, 10 Shake, 10 Bold), subscription channels (MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central), our digital platform 10 Play and our new subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

THIS IS A FULL-TIME ROLE BASED IN SYDNEY

As the Social and Video Producer with the 10 News First team in Sydney, you’ll have responsibility for lifting engagement with compelling content and management of social communities.

You’ll need to enjoy being part of a local newsroom as well as a broader team around the country. Of course, there’s a lot more to it than that, but we are keen to hear from storytellers, people who get social and see the potential in social for stories and investigations.

You’ll also need to be hungry for news, be on top of the latest social tools, algorithms and technologies that engage with audiences.

**Functions will also include**:
Produce engaging, relatable and newsworthy content for 10 News First and 10 social accounts

Manage 10 News First accounts and build a strong presence.

Work with local teams around content production and community management

Use CMS and other systems for digital output of 10 News First bulletins

Have video and photo editing skills

Monitor analytics to report on how social accounts are performing

Work closely with our broadcast teams, supporting the bulletins and journalists with social

Ability to use social to spot news, trends and ideas that could feed digital and broadcast content

Write for social with a strong sense of our strategic tone, style and voice

Have knowledge of breaking news procedures, including mobile and social platforms.

What are we looking for? What’s important?

Previous experience in media and social

Passion for all-things social, news and video

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environment while maintaining a cool, calm head

Keen eye and attention to detail

Flexibility to work outside regular office hours, including early mornings, late nights or on weekends when required.

**Extra points for the following, but not necessarily required**: Previous experience working in a newsroom or deadline-driven environment will be a big plus

Why Paramount?

We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of everyday? Yes, of course we could However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us:
92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (Glassdoor)

We hold a 3.9 STAR RATING, by far the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.

We prioritise the health, safety and welfare of our people. As a result, we currently require all our employees who enter a Paramount premises to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in alignment with our Vaccination Position. Please reach out with any questions or to discuss your personal circumstances.