Freelance Video Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

3 months with the opportunity to be extended

Applicants without published video work samples for social will not be considered for this position.

$40.00/HR

TMB (Trusted Media Brands) is a community-driven entertainment company that produces content inspired and created by our fans. We offer best-in-class insights and data-driven marketing solutions that reach engaged communities across food, home, lifestyle and wellness content; and now following our August 2021 acquisition of Jukin Media, a leading digital entertainment company, we also engage audiences across the pets, humor, and active lifestyle verticals. In all we reach 60 million people in the U.S., and we deliver more than two billion minutes of monthly video viewership across streaming TV and social media. See what’s new at FailArmy, Taste of Home, The Pet Collective, Family Handyman, People Are Awesome, Reader’s Digest, The Healthy and Birds and Blooms.

Hybrid from our office in Culver City, CA – Ability to go into office 3-4x/week.

Reports into the VP of the Digital Studio with a dotted line to Brand Director (The Pet Collective and People Are Awesome) in Los Angeles. The producer will work hand-in-hand with our editorial teams, this role will contribute to the Digital Studio team’s efforts to create short and long-form digital content for TPC’s social channels and website. They will also participate in the development and production of original social content for other social brands within the company.

The ideal candidate is comfortable serving as a one-person-band. In addition to being a strong creative thinker, the Producer should be a creative video expert with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of short-and long-form video content and production, and an extensive knowledge of best practices for audience engagement on all social. Further, this position will require experience in shooting, lighting, recording audio, and hands‑on producing and editing.

Dynamic and assertive, you love pushing boundaries and taking creative risks. You believe in delivering creative excellence, experimentation and innovation. Deeply curious, you’re a watcher, reader and consumer of content, enabling you to spot opportunities through your own creative endeavors. You’re obsessed with your craft, staying abreast of video and digital entertainment trends and applying your skills to the creation of dynamic, engaging social video experiences. You’re dedicated to bringing brand positioning and voice to life in your own production work and understand the inherent connection between compelling content and building deeper audience relationships.

Social Video

• Produce and manage assigned video content and original series video production in conjunction with the studio production team
• Assist in the management and tracking of the Brand Production Slate
• Create and present scripts or outlines to Brand Director, VP Digital Studio and Sr. Producers
• Work with our editorial teams to create programming across all major social platforms
• Work with editorial teams and Brand Director/ VP, Digital Studio and Senior Producer to plan original video that aligns with the brand’s annual content themes and social trends
• Deliver projects with the highest quality in a timely manner and on budget
• Develop workable budgets, work plans and realistic timetables
• Help coordinate internal requirements to define project objectives, tasks and deliverables, including coordinating with in-house creatives, freelancers, cast, crew and production partners
• Be willing to help with the entire spectrum of production work, from small to large budget productions
• Other duties as assigned by Brand Director and Vice President, Digital Studio

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a creative producer or director in a production environment (social, digital, broadcast)
• Deep knowledge of and experience creating content for all social platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, etc.)
• Comfortable concepting, shooting, editing, and posting content on social
• As an editor, proficient in Premiere, Photoshop
• As a shooter, proficient in iPhone videography and DSLR cameras (visual and sound)
• Knowledge/understanding of standard production/post-tech tools and workflow
• Excellent writer
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights/weekends as requested
• Familiarity and experience working with, casting and recruiting talent, social influencers and creators
• Passion for the digital entertainment and content
• Experience executing from inception through editorial and completion of project
• Strong organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and willing to expand knowledge
• Experience with project management software

Trusted Media Brands embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.