What are the responsibilities and job description for the Short Form Video Producer position at third?
About third
Third is a modern-commerce growth company helping brands turn new and emerging platforms into real sales channels.
Our integrated acquisition strategy connects best-in-class teams across TikTok, Whatnot, Meta, Snap, and beyond - eliminating the need to stitch together multiple partners.
Third blends deep niche expertise with modern execution to launch,operate, and scale commerce on new platforms, transforming culture, creators, and content into real product sales.
The Role
We’re looking for a Short Form Video Producer to build and scale platform-native content that drives measurable growth.
This isn’t just editing.
It’s understanding how attention works — and turning it into conversion.
You’ll concept, produce, publish, and iterate high-volume, shoppable video content.
Short-form isn’t filler here.
It’s infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
Create with Intention
- Develop high-volume short-form concepts (1–3 per day) built to convert
- Turn trends into structured, performance-driven creative
- Align content with platform behavior and brand positioning
Produce End-to-End
- Shoot, edit, and package videos using platform-native tools, graphics, and sound
- Own the process from ideation through final upload
- Treat pacing, structure, and quality as performance levers
Publish Strategically
- Execute best-in-class posting across titles, thumbnails, metadata, sounds, filters, and cadence
- Understand how distribution mechanics impact reach and conversion
- Adapt quickly to platform updates and new formats
Iterate Through Performance
- Analyze performance across engagement, retention, and sales
- Use data to refine hooks, structure, and storytelling
- Partner with paid and strategy teams to align organic and paid momentum
Scale Through Collaboration
- Direct and produce host talent when needed
- Partner with external creators to expand output without sacrificing quality
- Ensure creative ladders into broader growth objectives
What We’re Looking For
- 3 years creating short-form content on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube
- Deep understanding of platform-native tools and audience behavior
- Fluency in creator tools (Adobe, Final Cut, Canva, or similar)
- Strong instincts for hooks, pacing, and conversion
- Proven ability to produce high-volume content without sacrificing quality
- Comfortable operating independently in fast-moving environments
Who You Are
- You’re curious about why content converts — not just how it looks
- You think in hooks, retention curves, and outcomes
- You balance creative taste with performance instinct
- You move fast without losing precision
- You want to build inside a performance-driven environment
Why This Role Matters
Platforms move fast.
Creative moves faster.
Short-form captures attention.
Execution turns it into revenue.
This role ensures our brands don’t just participate in culture - they monetize it.
Location
Culver City/Hybrid
Compensation
Competitive salary and bonus plan