Helpful

Strategize, plan, and create video content for use on our various platforms and social media

About the team:

Helpful is a well-funded online media startup building a collection of consumer advocacy websites Our video production team will consist of a small group of in-house content creators and freelance creators. Our plan is to scale to multiple websites and multiple media teams over the course of a few years. Vilja Johnson (LinkedIn profile), VP of Content and Creative, and Adam Scott (LinkedIn profile), Video Production Manager, oversee the hiring for this role.

About the job:

We’re in the exciting, initial phase of building out video content for a new set of sites. As one of our first in-house Video Content Producers, you’ll play an important role in building our authority and expertise through strategizing video concepts, developing video outlines, script writing, and contributing to the pre-production phase. During the production phase, you will be an on-screen subject-matter expert in a specific category who will guide our viewer across various video types. You’ll help scale video content as part of supporting our first site that is set to launch this year and additional sites in the coming years. As on-screen talent, we ask that you will have a basic knowledge of video production (self-filming and/or production assisting experience prefered). The ideal candidate will have experience in front of the camera, and ideally behind the lense as well.

The role:

Helpful is seeking a talented Video Content Producer to join our creative team. You will be responsible for helping strategize for new video content based on research and user-generated recommendations. During the production phase, you will be the on-camera talent and work with the Videographer and Video Production Manager to shoot approved video briefs to spec. You will be the host/subject-matter expert for informational videos, product/service reviews, and more that supplement our articles on our websites. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of these areas: public speaking, hosting, or being on-screen talent for longform informational/educational videos, ecommerce ads, user-generated content, social videos, YouTube, etc.

What you’ll be working on:

• Work closely with the Creative leadership team and with partners to intake project requests, gather requirements, define objectives, deliverables and delivery dates, plan resources, and develop a clear and actionable project plan to deliver results.
• Negotiate realistic timelines based on real priorities
• Work with the content team to create scripts based on copy and give recommendations for design elements for post production
• Create accurate project estimates, track project invoices and expenses.
• Prioritize, own, and manage multiple projects with design specifications and budget restrictions.
• Conduct research to learn more about current trends, news, developments, and perceptions about the subject matter, and then contextualizing your findings
• Have a current understanding of relevant visual trends and styles
• Collaborate with internal departments to establish campaign and deliverable objectives, complete tasks, and identify areas of opportunity
• Develop video content briefs and scripts for use during productions
• Be a leading expert in the subject matter and the voice of a brand on camera
• Lead videos on a variety of topics, provide commentary, interview guests, research program topics, and present breaking news
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What you bring to the party:

• Experience creating strong, engaging content.
• Experience in front of a camera (YouTube, commercial, educational, personal blog, etc)
• Demonstrated excellence in writing content for film, television,or video
• Excellent research, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Familiar with all aspects of video production, including concepting, storyboarding, editing, on-site film/camera work, scripting, etc.
• Capable of personally completing a project from concept to delivery
• Ability to get things done, not wait on the sidelines and be told what needs to be done, but be proactive by jumping into projects
• Ability to give great feedback
• Attention to the smallest of details
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in creative and marketing, PM/Producer roles, or a similar area
• Enthusiasm for consumer products, services, and technology
• Ability and preference to self-manage
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Knowledge of Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus

Pay and benefits:

This is a full-time gig based out of our office in downtown Salt Lake City, UT. We’ll plan on working at least 4 days in the office, and we’ll be experimenting with half-day Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day (to get a head start on amazing Utah weekends).

Depending on years of experience and complexity/scope of responsibilities, the salary for this position is $55,000 – $70,000, with a 5–10% bonus paid quarterly. All employees are part of our bonus program.

The position includes 20 days of paid time off, plus 11 additional days for local national holidays and 5 paid volunteer days. Each quarter we give you a day to go to your happy place just to think—a personal offsite of sorts. You’re also free to take additional time off here and there as needed for any reasonable reason, like if you or your child/pet are sick, you need to run an errand, or whatever. Some folks start the day sooner or finish it out later–that’s totally up to you. What matters to us is that you’re accountable and communicative; we’re not fans of tracking hours.

We offer competitive medical (70%), vision (100%) and dental (70%) insurance through United Healthcare as well as life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance. After 3 months of employment, you’ll be eligible for our 401(k) benefit, which the company matches up to 4% of your salary.

We’ll set you up with great equipment (laptop, stand, monitor, keyboard) to do your best work, and we’re thinking a lot about other perks and cultural traditions that make sense.

About the company:

This is an incredible time to be one of the first 20 employees at Helpful! We’re young enough that your ideas and voice will carry extra weight and have real impact.

We’re building a family of digital media brands with the mission of creating confident consumers. Our modern approach meets consumers where they are with timely resources, dynamic tools, and meaningful community connections. We believe when someone receives help they are more compelled to lend help; everything we build supports that belief.

Our values:

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