We are searching for a creative, talented, and kid friendly Director and Shooter to create fun and educational episodes for a new children’s channel on YouTube!
Category
Digital Media
Directors
Editor
Social Media
Video Editor
Video Producer
Writers
Location
Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 27, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
This role would require performing all the technical filming aspects such as shooting footage, directing talent, and producing episodes as well as editing the final video (outside of color and score). The ideal candidate possesses strengths in creative writing, directing, and producing with a twist of fun. A big part of our success formula is being able to turn around high quality videos quickly and affordably so this position requires a multi-talented, self-motivated, and resourceful individual that can wear many hats. Since we are a mission-led company and all of the content we create inspires people, the right candidate will find the hours to be exciting and highly satisfying.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME:
- Working with a small crew to shoot and direct weekly episodes for a new children’s channel on YouTube
- Ideating, writing and planning; will typically be two days of pre-production and three days of shooting
- Shooting consists of going to children’s themed locations with 1-3 actors who teach lessons to children through structured improvisation
- Collaborating with our Production Manager to grow the channel together based on data driven strategies
- Directing cast and crew to be able to tell an entertaining story
- Managing many moving pieces in a high pressure environment with the calmness of a seasoned professional
WHAT YOU HAVE:
- 3+ years of experience working in digital video production, ideally YouTube or social media focused
- Experience or interest in children focused content
- Experience working with on-camera talent and crews
- Technical proficiency with cinema cameras and gimbals
- Knowledge of editing workflows and file management
- Knowledge of YouTube
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment on a wide variety of projects
WHO OVERSEES YOU:
The Director/Shooter will report directly to the Senior Production Manager and will have regular interaction
WHO YOU OVERSEE:
Currently, the Director/Shooter has no personnel reporting directly to him or her
WHERE IT ALL GOES DOWN:
All the action takes place at our BRAND NEW studio in Burbank, CA
WHEN THE MAGIC HAPPENS:
This is a full-time exempt employee role, the hours are somewhat flexible but will be discussed