Creative Director, Video Production

We're Looking For A: Creative Director, Video who will be responsible for leading the Video Production team. Your role involves providing strategic guidance, coaching, and direction, ensuring they deliver high-quality content that aligns with the company's objectives. This role is responsible for optimizing promotional video content to effectively contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Hybrid)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Recruit and lead the video production team to produce both short-form and long-form marketing videos, utilizing a data-driven, test-and-learn approach. 
• Oversee the ideation and optimization of promotional video content with a focus on increasing engagement, return on investment (ROI), and scalability. 
• Take charge of casting decisions, including on-camera talent, models, and voiceover artists, ensuring a cohesive and compelling visual narrative. 
• Manage workflow and output by establishing deadlines, priorities, production guidelines/standards, and departmental goals, fostering a culture of efficiency and excellence.
• Shape the overall structure and growth of the team, providing coaching and mentorship to managers and individual contributors, and overseeing the training of new team members to drive both team and individual development. 
• Effectively manage budgets, closely monitoring project spending and making adjustments based on timelines, schedule changes, or modifications in the scope of work. 
• Collaborate with other managers and executives to drive the company's overarching goals and objectives. 
• Ensure that production consistently meets the expectations and timelines set by various departments, maintaining a standard of excellence across all projects.

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Demonstrates high creativity and self-motivation, capable of working independently and collaboratively within diverse teams. 
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-driven environment, showcasing effectiveness and adaptability under pressure. 
• Exhibits a strong ability to collaborate effectively with others, fostering a cooperative and supportive work environment. 
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and concise interactions with team members and stakeholders.
• 10 years of experience in Video Production.
• 3 years of experience managing a team.
• 3 years of experience managing a team of editors and producers, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in film, Media Studies or related field, preferred.

Golden Perks & Benefits: 

• Health and Happiness: Enjoy 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Get 75% premium coverage for dependents.
• Become an Owner: Join our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and be a part owner of Golden Hippo.
• Boost Your Savings: Maximize your retirement with a generous 401K Plan and company matching up to 3.5%.
• Stand Out, Get Rewarded: Excel and be recognized through our KPI Bonus, Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, and Shoutouts Program.
• Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Work on your terms with flexible arrangements for most positions.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Unleash your potential with unlimited room for professional growth.
• Thrilling Events Await: Exciting virtual and in-person events that redefine fun.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,400-$167,300, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.