Junior Video Producer (Contractual, 1-3 years experience)| Indiatimes| Gurgaon

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IndiaTimes is building a youth-first, pop culture destination for Gen Z. We are looking for someone who lives on the internet, not just reports on it.

This role is for a person who:

- Spots trends before they become mainstream

- Understands Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat as cultures, not just platforms

- Has opinions, curiosity, and a sharp, creative lens

- Can turn internet moments into video stories and conversations.

Note: This is not a traditional video production job. This is about decoding youth culture and creating content people actually want to consume and share.

What you will do:

- Your first assignment would be to identify social, cultural and musical events that the GenZs would be interested in.

- Create a monthly event calendar that we can cover.

- Attend the events, capture them aesthetically and convert them into awesome reels.

- Your role and responsibilities will evolve based on your learnings and progress.

- You bring a point of view, not just information

- Participate in idea discussions and brainstorms

- Work closely with social media team

What we are looking for:

- Someone who spends a lot of time on social media for personal consumption

- Knows what's trending, what's cringe, what's dying, and what's next

- Has opinions but is open to discussion

- Is comfortable creating content in visual formats, short videos, social-fist storytelling

- Is a Gen Z and understands Gen Z language and tone (without trying too hard)

- Is curious about trends, fashion, relationships, mental health, internet culture and influencers

- Enjoys conversations and debates more than just writing silently

Skills Required:

- 1-3 years of experience in digital media and content creation in youth culture or lifestyle platform

- Social media awareness on different platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube shorts.

- Comfortable with experimentation and fast turnaround

- Bonus if you run a meme page, blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram account

- Academic background: Journalism, English Honors or someone Creative who can present ideas in visual form that is relevant and relatable.