Senior Digital Storyteller

We're an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America's most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
A Senior Digital Storyteller to write and direct innovative video ads to run on FB/IG, YouTube and other social channels for brands that sell supplements, pet food, and beauty products directly to consumers.
Woodland Hills, CA (hybrid)

• Write and direct video ads with the goal of selling products using a data-driven, test-and-learn approach.
• Come up with fresh and innovative concepts/angles for ads and write scripts.
• Direct actors and/or celebrity brand partners to elicit authentic and persuasive performances; Formulate and ask interview questions that elicit the most compelling soundbites.
• Work with videographers to gather video assets (i.e.identify needed video cover, set-up locations and direct videographers to shoot b-roll).
• Provide on-set leadership in collaboration with Production Supervisor, production team, and camera crew.
• Collaborate with editors from pre-production to delivery, including providing feedback on edits, assist conceiving of graphics and on-screen text.
• Analyze performance data, and use data to create incremental video optimizations that scale.
• Successfully manage/mentor a junior Story Producer
• Available to drive, and occasionally travel, to locations in order to film and gather footage and conduct interviews

• Exceptional script writing and directing skills
• Mastery of on-set creative leadership and understanding of how to successfully direct celebrity partners and actors
• Ability to formulate strategies on how to market health and wellness products in fresh, creative and different ways.
• Understanding of direct response marketing.
• A highly creative self-starter who can work both independently and collaborate well with different teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Management and mentorship experience with evidence of success
• Bachelor's Degree (required) in Writing, Film (preferred)
• 7+ years experience writing & directing in a visual medium (required)
• 10+ years experience writing & directing in a visual medium, ideally with some advertising/marketing experience (preferred)

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over to date.
• We match up to, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our , where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
• with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• , which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Work towards our collective goals and earn up to 2 extra weeks of pay each month, based on the achievement of .
• Celebrate your accomplishments with our , where your hard work is not only valued but also acknowledged and rewarded.
• for eligible employees.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you'll find a fully stocked and a .
• , like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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The base salary range is $82,500 - $110,000 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.
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