Social Video Producer, Social and Digital Marketing

Redwood City, CA (Open to Flex)

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

The Team

Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Central Operations & Partners team provides the support needed to push this work forward. 

Central Operations & Partners consists of our Brand & Communications, Community, Facilities, Finance, Infrastructure/IT Operations/Business Systems, Initiative Operations, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Facilities/Security, Research & Learning, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZI’s progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

The Opportunity

CZI is seeking a creative individual passionate about social media, content creation, and storytelling to join our Social & Digital Marketing team as a Social Video Producer. This role will be responsible for producing social-first content, with a primary focus on video but also including GIFs, memes, audio, and other multimedia content. The position requires a strong understanding of current social media trends, best practices, and audience engagement strategies- along with the ability to work nimbly, producing high-quality content with quick turnarounds.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in all stages of the production process, effectively conveying our work across science and technology through compelling visual storytelling tailored to a range of audiences.

This role sits within the Brand and Communications team and reports to CZI’s Social & Digital Marketing Director. In this role, you will collaborate closely with social media managers, digital marketers, and other stakeholders across the organization to execute storytelling opportunities across our institutes and programs.

What You'll Do

  • Brainstorm and create engaging content for our social media platforms, including videos, audio, memes, GIFs, and other visual assets.
  • Write video scripts and develop storyboards that resonate with target audiences and drive engagement.
  • Film and edit social-first videos, incorporating graphics, music, text overlays, and other platform-specific elements.
  • Collaborate with social media managers, brand and communications team members, and other stakeholders to align content with broader communications objectives.
  • Produce video content for advertising campaigns, including for social platforms and pre-roll.
  • Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensure content remains relevant.
  • Tailor content for different social media platforms—including but not limited to Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts—optimizing for format, tone, and audience.
  • Experiment with new formats, techniques, and trends to keep content fresh, innovative, and relatable.
  • Monitor video content performance and provide insights and recommendations for future improvements.
  • Travel to events, meetings, or on-location production shoots as needed.
  • Comfort in front of the camera and/or experience with voiceovers is a plus.

What You'll Bring

  • At least 5 years of experience 
  • A deep passion for social media! You spend your time scrolling, analyzing audience behaviors, and thinking critically about how content is crafted and consumed.
  • Proven experience creating social-first video and multimedia content, with a varied and dynamic portfolio of past work.
  • Strong storytelling skills with the ability to develop compelling scripts and storyboards.
  • Proficiency in video editing software and creative tools, such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, or similar, as well as experience with in-app editing tools on various social platforms.
  • In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices, asset specifications, and audience engagement strategies.
  • A creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to inject humor and relatability into content.
  • Experience working with subject matter experts and leadership teams, including in high-pressure or rapid-turnaround situations.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in copywriting and captions.
  • A strong grasp of video advertising strategies and how to use video to advance messaging goals.
  • Ability to leverage both data and intuition to inform content strategy.
  • Familiarity with accessibility best practices—or a willingness to learn.
  • Enthusiasm for CZI’s mission, particularly in AI-driven research and technology. Previous experience creating social-first video content on complex science topics is a plus.
  • A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and the ability to navigate complexity effectively.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $106,000 - $160,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. 

Benefits for the Whole You 

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. 

  • CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
  • Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
  • CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
  • Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. 
  • Funding for select family-forming benefits. 
  • Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
  • And more!

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.

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