| Date Posted | October 07, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Media |
| Specialty | Local News |
| Remote / Telecommute | Hybrid |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Salary | $75,000 to $80,000 |
Description:
Title: Streetsblog Social Video Producer
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $75,000-$80,000 annual salary plus benefits
Application Due: October 24, 2025
Interviews will start the week of October 27, 2025
StreetsblogNYC is the city’s number one source for news on urbanism, livability, infrastructure, and related politics. Our tenacious reporters break stories on major City Hall news and investigate ongoing and complex stories that impact New Yorkers’ ability to use our streets safely, equitably, and fairly. Our writing turns arcane topics like parking requirements and induced demand into accessible stories for policymakers and a broad audience. It also centers the importance of transit in creating true equality of mobility.
Streetsblog seeks a Social Video Producer to create short-form videos to share our mission with a growing social media audience.
The Social Video Producer will be responsible for producing, shooting and editing quick turnaround videos based on reporting done by the StreetsblogNYC staff, as well as pitching and delivering original video journalism. They must be comfortable appearing on camera, as well as working with staff talent. Additionally, they will be responsible for supporting other social media publishing duties (Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram, etc.) as needed.
This role reports to the Engagement Editor.
Candidates do not need a traditional journalism background, but should highlight previous experience using short-form video to make complicated topics engaging and accessible to a general audience.
The ideal candidate has the following experience and competencies:
Proficiency in video shooting and editing.
An extensive social video portfolio, personally and/or professionally.
An interest in local NYC news topics including transit, urban design, policing and micromobility.
People skills: You need to be able to get New Yorkers to speak their minds on camera AND coach reporters through line reads.
A sense of humor that translates on-camera when levity is required.
Well versed in video trends, both generally and in the urbanism space.
Time management, organization and effective communication skills necessary for a fast-paced work environment.
A strong team player and collaborator.
Understanding (or interest in gaining understanding) of New York City politics and players.
Belief in the mission and goals of Streetsblog.
This is the right job for you if you want to harness the power of creative video editing to hold politicians accountable for denying their constituents better transit, safer commutes and, in short, livable cities. This is not the job for you if you think electric cars are "cool."
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Optional pre-tax FSA
401(k) plan with 4% match in 2025
12 weeks of paid parental leave
15 paid days off per calendar year
9 paid holidays annually
5 sick/wellness days per calendar year
How to Apply
Please fill out this form where you will have the opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter and examples of prior work that show you are the ideal candidate. Using the form is the only way to apply, but if you are having a problem uploading documents, email Emily Lipstein at emily@streetsblog.org.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits that are aligned with market research and the requirements of the role. All salary offers are based on a combination of factors including experience and competencies, not on a candidate’s salary negotiation skills. Please review and consider our salary range before applying.
We believe that issues of public space, environmental impacts, and street safety disproportionately affect the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
More About Us
Streetsblog NYC covers the five boroughs of New York City and important transportation policy developments in Albany. Starting with our first scoop in 2006, which tallied up the rampant abuse of parking placards, we’ve helped set the agenda for local transportation coverage. We’re read by an influential audience of public officials and ordinary New Yorkers passionate about improving the streets in their neighborhoods.
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