Video Shorts Specialist - Social Media

Job Title: Video Shorts Specialist - Social Media Team

Organization: Republic Media Network (Digital Vertical)

Location: Sector 158, Noida (Onsite)

Experience: 2–5 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:

Republic Media Network is on the lookout for an experienced Social Media & Shorts Video Producer to join its Digital team. The ideal candidate should come from a hardcore newsroom background and have hands-on experience creating short-form news content on Video for Social Media platforms specifically Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Key Responsibilities :

Create, edit, and publish short-form video content (reels/shorts) for Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Translate breaking news, political developments, and trending stories into engaging, high-impact short form videos.

Work closely with newsroom editors and digital video teams to ensure speed, accuracy, and editorial depth in short form video storytelling.

Write compelling captions, SEO friendly headlines, and video descriptions optimized for social media.

Track social media trends and suggest innovative formats to improve reach and engagement.

Ensure adherence to Republic Media’s editorial guidelines and brand tone.

Manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced hard news environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

2–5 years of experience in a hardcore news newsroom (digital/TV/print).

Proven experience in creating news-based reels and shorts for Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.

Strong understanding of current affairs, politics, geopolitics, and breaking news.

Proficiency with basic video editing and Instagram tools (mobile or desktop).

Ability to work under pressure and deliver content quickly.

Strong news judgment and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with national news brands or digital Video news platforms.

Familiarity with social media analytics and audience engagement metrics.

Understanding of platform-specific best practices for short-form video content.

Why Join Us:

Work with one of India’s leading news organizations.

Be part of a fast-growing digital newsroom.

Opportunity to shape high-impact news content for social media audiences.