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Do you want to help make the world better for queer and trans folks through social media?Xtra Magazine, an award-winning digital magazine covering culture and politics through an LGBTQ2S+ lens, is hiring a contract Social Video Producer to level up our presence on short-form video platforms including TikTok and YouTube Shorts. We are looking for a nimble collaborator with a passion for all things video and LGBTQ2S+ issues, along with a proven track record of producing high-impact social video content.This is a part-time freelance position, reporting to the Senior Editor, Audience Engagement with further supervision from Xtras Managing Editor.What will you do?Work closely with our Senior Editor, Audience Engagement to produce quick turn-around social video content covering LGBTQ2S+ news, culture and analysis as aligned with Xtras editorial mandatePitch, write, edit and promote social video content on TikTok, YouTube and Xtras websiteKeep up with emerging trends in short-form social video and platformsCollaborate with the larger Xtra editorial team on multimedia content opportunitiesWho are you?The ideal candidate for this role has:A proven track record of producing high-impact social video contentDeep familiarity with TikTok and YouTube Shorts, as well as video editing software like CapCutA willingness to learn and adaptA sense of urgency and ability to work quickly and accurately and respond to the news cycleComfort working remotely and collaborating remotely within a small teamStrong attention to detail and news judgementStrong familiarity with LGBTQ2S+ issues in Canada and the U.S.On-camera experience/comfort welcome but not requiredthis is primarily a behind the camera roleA background in journalism, journalistic ethics and best practices preferred but not requiredjust a willingness to learn!Experience with audio editing or podcast production is an assetThis is a part-time freelance position, working three days a week at $35 CAD/hr for a total of no more than 21 hrs/week. The work can be done remotely from anywhere in Canada or the U.S., with availability to work during Pacific Time ideal but not mandatory.Please apply with your resume, cover letter outlining your interest in this position and two to three examples of short-form video work to mel.woods@xtramagazine.com by Wednesday May 7 at 5 p.m. ET.We welcome everyone to apply, and particularly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous people, people of colour, trans and non-binary people and disabled people. Due to the volume of submissions, only applicants selected for the next step in our recruitment process will be contacted.