Media Director

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