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Working for innovative, groundbreaking brands in an entrepreneurial environment requires a what-it takes mentality to get the job done. At SANDOW, there is always opportunity to shine and, in return, we reward stellar employees with competitive compensation, attractive perks, and the ability to take on new challenges - even if it is outside your wheelhouse. If you have got the chops, we'll take notice and provide the pathway to grow your career faster than you ever imagined possible.
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Job DescriptionNewBeauty is seeking a passionate preditor to work on digital video content specifically within the beauty vertical. The ideal candidate is a creative, resourceful person who can conceive and execute compelling short-form digital video content for our website and digital media platforms. This producer will be responsible for ideating, script writing, producing/directing and overseeing post-production on editorial, some branded and social video content. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere is a requirement for this role.
A successful candidate should bring strong story-telling skills, knowledge of best practices for digital and social video and distribution channels, and outstanding organization, time management and problem-solving skills. A strong worth ethic, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude and ability to communicate efficiently with various stakeholders are musts.
QualificationsKEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to bring big ideas to brainstorm meetings. Pitching, developing and producing new franchises will be core to the job.
- Strong scriptwriting and storyboarding ability
- Ability to see a video through from ideation to completion, managing all parts of the process to ensure deadlines and expectations are met
- 2+ years producing and developing various types of digital video content including: viral videos, beauty tutorials, sponsored/branded content, documentary style pieces, entertainment and celeb content
- Researching capabilities
- Willing to stay late/ be on-call as needed
- Ability to make creative and visual decisions that encourage watch completion rate and sharing
- Ability to create and tailor optimized content for different digital platforms (Facebook vs YouTube vs Instagram)
- Wide network of freelance shooters, editors, on-air talent a plus
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop
- Experience with editing the follow types of content: luxury, lifestyle, tutorials, celebrity
- Knowledge of licensing
- Motion graphics experience a huge plus
TO APPLY
Please provide links to 3 relevant samples of your work and in your cover letter, answer the following questions:
- What are the biggest trends you currently see in digital video?
- What do you consider your biggest strength?
- Please provide links to 3 videos on the Internet that best represent your style/aesthetic and describe why
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere
- Proficient in After Effects
- Proficient in Photoshop
- Strong scriptwriting and storyboarding ability
- Ability to manage projects from ideation to completion
- 2+ years producing and developing digital video content (viral, tutorials, branded, documentary, celebrity)
- Knowledge of digital and social video best practices and distribution channels
- Outstanding organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create and tailor optimized content for different platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram)
- Researching capabilities
- Willingness to stay late and be on-call as needed
- Wide network of freelance shooters, editors, on-air talent
- Motion graphics experience
- Knowledge of licensing
What We Do
SANDOW was founded by visionary entrepreneur Adam I. Sandow in 2003, with the goal of reinventing the traditional publishing model. Today, SANDOW powers the design and materials industries through innovative content, tools, and integrated solutions. Its diverse portfolio of holdings include Material Technologies Corporation, comprised of global consultancy, Material ConneXion, and revolutionary sampling and logistics platform, Material Bank; as well as The SANDOW Design Group, a powerful ecosystem of design media and services brands, including Luxe Interiors + Design, Interior Design, Metropolis, DesignTV, research and strategy firm, ThinkLab, and digital and creative consultancy, The Agency. SANDOW is the official operator of NYCxDESIGN, a non-profit committed to powering the growth and continued success of New York’s design community, per an agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
