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Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA Posted: Jul 10, 2025

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This assignment posting is for an Agency Worker opportunity with Dotdash Meredith. The Agency Worker is paid by a staffing agency employer. Agency Workers will receive a W2 from the staffing agency reporting their earnings for tax purposes.Video Editor / Content Creator We’re looking for a creative and resourceful Video Editor / Content Creator to join our Birmingham commerce team and help shape the visual storytelling of Food & Wine’s dynamic video content. Food & Wine, we celebrate the culture, craft, and community of food and drink around the world. From inspired recipes to compelling travel stories, we bring together passionate audiences across digital, social, and video platforms. Assignment Details: 20 hours a week, in-person 2-3 days per week. Possibility of some remote work depending on the week's tasks and time in role.Ideal Start date: 7/29/2025End date: 3 months with potential to extendHourly Rate: $31 Location: Birmingham, AL Assignment Responsibilities: Content Development: Work with the commerce lab production, creative and editorial teams to develop hosted video concepts for consumer product reviews, comparisons and how-to’s. Contribute to scripting, shot planning, and on-set production with key takeaways for editing. Video Production: Support lab production team on shoots when needed, either independently or with small crews, ensuring high-quality footage is captured with the right framing, lighting, and sound. Record supplemental content such as voiceovers, screen recordings, or animations as needed. Editing & Post-Production: Edit raw footage into polished videos using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, integrating graphics, titles, music, and light animation. Ensure video pacing, tone, and visual style align with brand guidelines and appeal to our target audience. Responsibilities include single-take product videos and more in-depth hosted edits. Platform Optimization: Format and adapt content for a variety of digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and branded sites. Collaborate on thumbnail design, video metadata, and SEO-driven video strategies. Project Management: Own the timeline and workflow of assigned editing projects, ensuring deadlines are met and creative goals are achieved. Maintain a well-organized digital asset library and post-production archive.Skills/Experience:
  • Experience creating content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with a focus on performance and audience engagement.
  • Understanding of consumer tech, lifestyle, home, or beauty products is a plus.
  • Motion graphics or animation experience is a plus.
  • Airtable project management system experience is a plus.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with various teams and stakeholders.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Action-Oriented: Readily take action on new challenges, identify and seize new opportunities. Display a can-do attitude and step up to handle tough issues.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing business needs and handle high-pressure situations effectively.
  • Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to proactively address and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters offering opportunities at Dotdash Meredith. If you are in conversations about a job opportunity and wish to confirm its validity, please reach out directly to [email protected].

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