Creative Producer (contract) - Los Angeles, US (hybrid)
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
Jellysmack’s O&O team strives to unlock the creator inside the world’s premiere talent. Here, creativity, problem solving, work ethic and calm under pressure are traits we celebrate. We are a team made up of world-class players (Creative Development, Production, Operations and Performance) with a passion for creators and over-performing content. Do you have what it takes to become part of our team and help Jellysmack’s top creators Go Bigger?
The Role
The Creative Producer will craft the vision for content using data that reflects a deep understanding of the audience to produce engaging and overperforming content that directly reaches the unique audience of each platform. Working with O&O Storytelling Lead at HQ in Paris, the Creative Producer will ensure that the content achieves the objectives for the performance metric and reaches the revenue goals set for the business. This role will work across existing originals as well as develop new series. They will act as Director and a Producer on set or on remote shoots, working closely with on-camera talent, as well as follow the episode through post production. This person will work in the creative development, talent sourcing and performance analysis of our social video content. This role works with Performance Lead, Performance Managers and Operations Managers to drive creative decisions using data-based success metrics to analyze social media video content, while ensuring content meets quality standards. Due to the nature of the Storytelling vertical, particularly in the Testimonials sub-genre, these programs can often deal with very sensitive and, in some cases triggering topics where the end goal is to inspire people to heal and build a sense of community.
The freelance Creative Producer will be creative, with production sensibilities, responsible for creative and post production, and successfully deploying and monetizing the videos for each platform. They will work with post production to make sure the content meets creative standards, and work with Production Management to ensure content is delivered on time and produced within budget. The Creative Producer is a collaborative, creative, organized and motivated person who has experience and interest in storytelling, testimonials, true crime, animals and nature. Working with Leads in Paris, they will create the vision for the content that reflects a deep understanding of the type of programming that over performs with each unique platform. They will collaborate to develop the strategy in the Women & Lifestyle vertical that’s applied on Unfiltered Stories and NatureViews to the shows like Beauty WoW, Transtuned, Outfit Anatomy to name a few.
What You Can Expect
- Creatively develop, produce and direct (remote and in-person) episodes for content featuring, but not limited to, stories for Unfiltered Stories, NatureViews for Storytelling and Transtuned, Outfit Anatomy and other potential O&O channels
- Train and supervise new Casting Associate to meet the O&O performance standards
- Keep informed on stories and current events to create topical content
- Collaborate with video editors to review cuts and episode edits for Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and any other emerging platforms
- Assist the analytics team with data gathering and evaluation of video performance
- Take data analytics and apply them to creative to produce over performing content that drives revenue and keeps costs low
- Ability to understand how video performance ties to delivering financial results that increase revenue and to learn how to read and interpret profit and loss statements
- Prioritize internal communications amongst various departments disseminating information regarding creative, deadlines and status updates; update internal trackers and project management documents as needed
- Create timelines for internal milestones, including scheduling internal and external creative kickoff meetings
- Oversee the shoot and production to ensure that everyone is clear on creative expectations for any given shoot
- Cultivate strong relationships with talent and representatives ensuring high-level collaboration, authentic creative, and smooth productions
- Collaborate with Production to help align content strategies with production execution ensuring that content comes in at or under budget and it adheres to legal guidelines
- Lead communication across various departments to hit output goals without sacrificing creative standards
- Ensure deliverables and materials are delivered within the expected deadlines and required specifications
- Represent Jellysmack on set when required to ensure 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
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.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience producing digital video production with high profile brands or creators; solid understanding of native digital talent
- Possesses a deep understanding of Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat and other emerging social platforms with knowledge of the talent, entertainment, and influencer landscape
- Experience in directing and working closely with on-camera talent
- Must have the ability to communicate professionally, effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and via telephone or zoom
- Comfortable taking creative direction and guidance, and implementing changes
- Self-motivated and able to stay organized with multiple simultaneous projects
- Enthusiastic team player able communicate clearly and succinctly, emanate calm and remain focused in a growing, changing environment
- Overseeing multiple projects, adept at anticipating potential issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions
- Stays current with social platform trends, communications and practices
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
- Proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
- Experience with Airtable, Monday.com, Google Workplace (formerly G Suite)
- Ability to attend meetings that can be as early as 7AM PT to accommodate international time zones
- This role will be required to be in the Los Angeles Metro and work on set in that location as needed
A Bit About Us
Jellysmack is the global creator company that uses technology to turn the talented video creators of today into the digital icons of tomorrow. Jellysmack is a trusted growth partner that currently helps hundreds of top creators Go Bigger across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Our elite roster includes names like MrBeast, Bailey Sarian, Nas Daily, Brad Mondo, and Patrick Starrr.
Our powerful AI detects the most promising creators and helps skyrocket their social growth through multi-platform distribution, financial backing, and data-driven content production.
We're extraordinarily proud of the company we've built so far (not to mention humbled to be recognized by FastCompany as the most innovative company in video in 2022, and by Forbes as one of the best place to work in the United States). Our people are Jellysmack's greatest competitive advantage, and we'll continue to invest in our "Jellysmackers" and our people-first culture.
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.
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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