Vandelay Hospitality
Hiring Media Director
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Summary:
Vandelay is more than a collection of restaurants, it is a lifestyle. We believe that storytelling is a blend of art and experiences. It’s a creative idea brought to life through smart insights and observations. We are looking for a Media Director to capture the timeless experience and exquisite detail of our restaurants, from food and beverage to lifestyle aspects, and share engaging content across all media platforms.
The Media Director is someone who has a deep passion and curiosity in social and digital culture and understands how to make a brand stand out. They will be responsible for driving the strategy and ensuring the successful execution of content across all our social channels. This person will bring ambition and positivity each day, fostering creativity and relationships with influencers.
The Media Director will work cross-functionally and partner with key members across marketing, operations, and lead the social creative direction for all our brands across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement comprehensive social media plans to boost brand image and increase engagement
- Develop, produce and curate engaging and high-quality photos, videos, and reels that positively showcase the brands within the VHG portfolio on social media, particularly Instagram.
- Understand the company’s values and ensure all social media aligns and displays them, ensuring that the representation of our brands is consistent.
- Maintain a unified brand voice across all social channels with a keen eye for creative excellence
- Build and organize a library of photos, videos and more for both social media and overall marketing use.
- Support marketing team in organizing various projects and assist with administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
- Skilled at scaling global social media content, and driving continuous improvement based on KPIs and industry trends
- Drive innovation across all social channels, remaining up to date on new technology, platforms, macro trends, and competitor activities to apply to strategic plans
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure goals are aligned
- Partner with company leadership to build and grow brands
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in visual media arts, videography, photography, or related field
- Previous experience producing social media-specific photo & video
- Proficiency with video and photo editing tools and digital media
- Attention to detail to ensure you capture the perfect This includes knowing the right angles, lighting and background to make the food look appealing and will also ensure you get the right shot the first time.
- Impeccable time management skills, excellent organization, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Top-notch oral and verbal communication
- Ability to work flexible hours that can include evenings and occasionally
- Ability to travel to our different restaurant locations across the US including but not limited to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Dallas, and Houston.
- Direct experience using social media management tools (Hootsuite, Sprinklr) a
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vandelay Hospitality Group
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
- Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
- Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
- Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
- Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field..
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
- Color grading at intermediate level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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