Dotdash Meredith is hiring: On-Camera Culinary Social Video Producer in Birmingh

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.

We’re seeking an On-Camera Video Producer with a sharp understanding of food, video storytelling, audience engagement, and social media trends to join our highly collaborative video team. This role requires a confident on-camera presence, a strong grasp of social video pacing, hooks, and content optimization, and the ability to create compelling, platform-native content that thrives on social media.

Who You Are: You are a dynamic, engaging on-camera personality with a deep understanding of social video trends, audience behavior, and platform dynamics. You thrive on crafting visually compelling stories, experimenting with new content formats, and optimizing videos for maximum impact. You’re comfortable working in front of and behind the camera, bringing energy and creativity to every project. You have a strong understanding of food, cooking techniques, and culinary storytelling. Whether it’s demonstrating recipes, exploring food trends, or sharing expert cooking tips, you can present food content in an engaging and accessible way.

Assignment Details:

1. Duration: March 3, 2025 - June 30, 2025
2. Hours: 40 hours per week
3. Hourly Rate: $30
4. Location: Birmingham, DDM Office

Assignment Responsibilities:

1. Serve as an on-camera talent for engaging food-related video content across various social platforms.
2. Develop and execute compelling video concepts with strong storytelling, pacing, and audience retention strategies.
3. Present and demonstrate recipes, cooking techniques, and food trends in an informative and entertaining manner.
4. Optimize social videos with data-driven insights, refining metadata, thumbnails, captions, and posting schedules to maximize reach.
5. Experiment with different content formats, styles, and storytelling techniques to enhance discoverability and engagement.
6. Partner with producers and cross-functional teams to ensure consistency, impact, and alignment with brand goals.
7. Stay up-to-date on emerging social video trends, algorithm changes, and best practices across platforms.
8. Be comfortable working in mobile-first production environments, including iPhone productions.
9. Adapt to a fast-paced production schedule, ensuring high-quality video content is delivered on time.

Skills/Experience:

1. 1+ years of experience in social media video production, on-camera performance, and content optimization.
2. A strong, engaging on-camera presence with experience hosting, presenting, or storytelling.
3. Deep knowledge of short-form video trends, platform-specific algorithms, and best practices.
4. A strong grasp of hooks, pacing, and engagement tactics for short-form storytelling.
5. Proficiency in cooking, recipe development, and food media.
6. Experience collaborating with producers and refining content for maximum performance.
7. Comfort with iPhone production and mobile-first content creation.

If you’re passionate about food, being in front of the camera, crafting high-performing social video content, and optimizing for maximum visibility and impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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