diff --git a/files/tasks.py b/files/tasks.py
index c6ea9ac2..a508e55d 100644
--- a/files/tasks.py
+++ b/files/tasks.py
@@ -528,6 +528,17 @@ def whisper_transcribe(friendly_token, translate_to_english=False):
         return False
 
 
+@task(name="update_search_vector", queue="short_tasks")
+def update_search_vector(friendly_token):
+    try:
+        media = Media.objects.get(friendly_token=friendly_token)
+        media.update_search_vector()
+    except:  # noqa
+        return False
+
+    return True
+
+
 @task(name="produce_sprite_from_video", queue="long_tasks")
 def produce_sprite_from_video(friendly_token):
     """Produces a sprites file for a video, uses ffmpeg"""