Jellysmack is the global creator company that detects and develops the world’s most talented video creators on social media. We’re an optimistic crew who naturally goes the extra mile, has a glass-half-full mindset, and sees challenges as opportunities. We look for positive people who think outside the box, are inventive, bold, lead change, and believe that teamwork matters.
The Team Culture
The Production Crew supports internal teams needing production resources and specialized expertise related to content production, and includes individuals specializing in creative, production, post and quality control. We have an innate ability to anticipate needs, quickly solve issues, and a keen eye for important details in the context of the bigger picture. We praise individual contributions in a team environment and apply Jellysmack’s values of positivity, over performing, agility, standout and precision in all we do. Do you have what it takes to join the crew?
The Role
Jellysmack is seeking a highly motivated and organized freelance Senior Digital Producer to join our growing team in Los Angeles focusing on content featuring, but not limited to gaming, DIY, true crime, science, comedy, beauty, outdoor and adventure. This person must have extensive experience producing for social video platforms such as Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
The Senior Digital Producer will develop new series as well as work on existing originals. They will act as Director and Producer on set (the rest of the role can be done remotely), working closely with on-camera talent. This person will work in the creative development, talent sourcing and performance analysis of our social video content. This position will work with Creative Leads, Partnerships, Content Strategy, and Partner Success and drive creative decisions using new data-based success metrics to analyze social media video content, while ensuring content meets quality standards.
The Responsibilities
The Senior Digital Producer will be creative, with production sensibilities, and responsible for making sure that our videos deliver the best content for each platform, as well as being quality controlled, posted on time and produced within budget. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, creative, organized and motivated person who has experience with gaming, DIY, true crime, science, comedy, beauty, outdoor and adventure
- Creatively develop, produce and direct (remote and in-person) episodes for content featuring, but not limited to gaming, DIY, true crime, science, comedy, beauty, outdoor and adventure; write scripts, workshop with talent and teams, give notes to editors
- Liaise regularly with Creative Leads in France to ensure that the creative vision is represented in the produced content
- Collaborate with video editors on executing episode edits for Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram; and any other emerging platforms
- Assist the analytics team with data gathering and evaluation of video performance
- Act as the internal communicator amongst various departments disseminating information regarding creative, deadlines and status updates; update internal trackers and project management documents as needed
- Oversee the shoot and production crew and/or work with third-party Production Companies to ensure that everyone is clear on expectations for any given shoot
- Track on set production spending and communicate actuals to Production Management
- Represent Jellysmack on set, ensuring a safe, efficient and collaborative working environment
- Continually explore and work to implement alternative remote production resources and simplify workflows to create financial and production efficiencies
Requirements
A Little About You
This person must be serious about video performance and able to make data informed decisions and recommendations on areas of improvement at every phase of the publishing process.
- You have a BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
- You have at least 5+ years of relevant experience producing digital video production with high profile brands or creators; solid understanding of native digital talent
- You possess a deep understanding of Facebook, Snapchat and other emerging social platforms
- You have a passion for all things related to gaming, DIY, construction, cars, outdoor and adventure and has experience in development/creative
- You have experience in directing and working closely with on-camera talent
- You have experience working on a Snapchat Discover show is a plus
- You are able to work efficiently across all levels of management, talent, crew and staff
- You are comfortable taking creative direction and guidance, and implementing changes
- You are a self-motivated, proficient multi-tasker, and you are able to stay organized with multiple simultaneous projects
- You are an ennthusiastic team player able communicate succinctly, emanate calm and remain focused in a growing, changing environment
- You have experience in overseeing multiple projects, adept at anticipating potential issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions
- You stay current with social platform trends, communications and practices
- You have excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
- You have proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- You possess a positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
- You have experience with Monday.com, Google Workplace (formerly G Suite), Gdrive, Google Slides and Dropbox
- You can be flexible for the occasional travel as needed
- You are able to attend meetings that can be as early as 7AM PT to accommodate international time zones
Benefits
The Location
This role will be based in Los Angeles, CA.
The Difference
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion at Jellysmack, we believe that the best ideas come from the diverse cultures of our team members. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day. Creating a work culture that is safe and comfortable for our people to flourish is our main focus.
The Company
Jellysmack’s story started in 2016, and since then, our unrivaled platform optimizes and distributes video content across social media platforms and allows creators to reach genuine new fans with zero effort. We are the only company building the hyper-engaged communities that every creator dreams of because, first and foremost, we are creators too.
Creatives ourselves, we’re home to over 550 influential creators, including Derek Deso, Karina Garcia, Brad Mondo, MrBeast, Bailey Sarian, and Patrick Starrr. Jellysmack optimizes, operates, and distributes creator-made video content to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. The company’s creator strategy builds upon its success in scaling its own original content channels in beauty (Beauty Studio), soccer (Oh My Goal), gaming (Gamology), and more.
Through the power of our data, we maximize reach and revenue so our creators stay focused on their passion—creating the best content for their global fan bases. We turn that passion into a brand and that brand into an empire.
Ready to be part of a great human adventure? We’re dedicated to making the best working environment possible for our people. All you have to do is apply; we are ready to let you show off your talent!
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