Recurrent Ventures is hiring for a dynamic Show Producer to helm Donut Media’s new YouTube series, FreeRide, from pilot to ongoing series. As the Producer, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of creatives to fully realize the show concept and deliver a successful series measured both by creative excellence and audience engagement. While you will be the creative lead and visionary for this series you will also interact with our physical production team to ensure creative and budgets are aligned.
Donut Media is the leading destination for automotive enthusiasts on the internet. Our YouTube channel creates original content that sparks ambition, thrill, and the “get your hands dirty” attitude for intellectually curious car fanatics!
The Opportunity:
This is a unique opportunity to champion a new series with the backing and support of a brand name like Donut Media. In this role you will lead a team of creatives in creating compelling episodic content that not only engages our current subscribers but attracts new fans and subscribers and grows our YouTube channel. Your creative influence doesn’t end there as many of our shows inspire our merchandise development as well as special events. Donut Media is in an aggressive phase of launching new shows and business initiatives, as part of our team you will plug into an organization of multi-faceted individuals with great imagination and innovative spirit.
The Responsibilities:
As Show Producer, you will perform the following activities:
Work with executives to develop show format and vision for the show across multiple episodes.
Assemble a new creative team! Oversee and manage that team from writing ideas through to post-production.
Develop thumbnails with the creative team.
Work with production teams to coordinate creative vision and production logistics to deliver final episodes and deliverables.
Work with talent coordinator to manage talent availability.
Oversee the identification and sourcing of featured products for series.
Ensure final delivery is on time and on budget.
The Qualifications:
Strong working knowledge of automotive mechanics is a must to succeed in this role.
Experience in reality tv game show formats is preferred, sourcing contestants and legalities around contests and fulfillment.
Experience overseeing mid-range live-action production budgets and associated logistics, while this is YouTube this is not a low-budget production.
Proven writing experience in episodic content, writing samples are a plus.
Experience working in Youtube/Digital Video. You should know the formats, trends, production and animation styles prevalent on YouTube.
Experience overseeing edits if not also possessing hands-on editorial skills.
The Person:
An aptitude for storytelling, with experience and understanding of unscripted/reality, on YouTube and other digital platforms, is essential.
Comfortable working alone with a high degree of autonomy.
Ability to work within processes and procedures of a larger organization.
Enjoys being hands-on, rolling up his or her sleeves, and working within a team.
Organized with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills both verbally and via all text forms.
Resourceful and able to make decisions quickly.
Plugged in. You should have a good awareness of pop culture, car culture, and current trends.
The Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9dEf6fPQVs
The Benefits & Perks:
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Remote work options – offices in Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, San Diego
- Parental leave
- Matching 401k
- Equity package
Hiring & Equal Opportunity Statement
Recurrent Ventures & Donut Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or affiliation protected by federal, state or local laws.
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