Freelance Creative Associate Producer

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Job description

Jellysmack is the global creator company that detects and develops the world's most talented video creators on social media. We're an optimistic crew who naturally goes the extra mile, has a glass-half-full mindset, and sees challenges as opportunities. We look for positive people who think outside the box, are inventive, bold, lead change, and believe that teamwork matters.

The Role

Jellysmack is seeking a Freelance Digital Creative Associate Producer to join our growing team. They will work on various Jellysmack original series across all of our verticals, with an emphasis on our development. The Associate Producer must have experience producing for social video platforms such as Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The Associate Producer will be a skilled short-form storyteller, and a problem solver, with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate excels in all aspects of production-from creative development to post-production. This Los Angeles-based position will report into the Director of Production and require cross-functional collaboration with our international offices.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience working with native digital videoConcept, ideate, pitch, and produce creative for content across all social video platforms
• Work in all phases of digital production including: development, pre-production, production and post; able to own a formatted project from start to finish
• Analyze video data and performances to create strategy for new rounds of development
• Assist with shoots, helping to coordinate creative and talent whether on location or in studio
• Maintain production workflows and schedules, and multi-task between the needs of several simultaneous series
• Partner with Producers to manage and communicate the schedule and creative expectations of the production shoots
• Facilitate communication amongst various departments disseminating information regarding creative, deadlines and status updates; update internal trackers and project management documents as needed
• Work in lock step with centrally based Production Management to request, plan and schedule shoot resources; liaise regarding on set issues or problems

The Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest etc.), and best use cases
• Demonstrated ability in field and studio production, including shooting
• Comfortable working with a small crew and wearing multiple hats on set
• Ability to think critically and execute tasks accurately and efficiently

• Highly detailed, organized, and planning-oriented, with exceptional follow-through, initiative, and time management skills
• Self-motivated, proficient multi-tasker, able to stay organized with multiple simultaneous projects

• Flexible, with the ability to quickly adapt to changes in production plans and schedules
• Must be knowledgeable of top beauty products, trends, influencers, etc.
• Ability to work efficiently across all levels of management, talent, crew and staff
• Enthusiastic team player able communicate succinctly, emanate calm and remain focused in a growing, changing environment
• Overseeing multiple projects, adept at prioritizing, anticipating potential issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions
• Proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
• Working knowledge of social video content distribution platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, IGTV and TikTok
• Familiarity with cameras, lenses, and other production gear as well as post video equipment, workflows and editing needs a plus
• Extensive knowledge of Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Flexibility for occasional travel to set and studio as needed
• Ability to attend the occasional meeting that can be as early as 7AM PT to accommodate international time zones

The Location

As a company, Jellysmack believes in a flexible work environment in which anyone can work from anywhere. However, this role will be required to be in Los Angeles.

The Difference

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion at Jellysmack, we believe that the best ideas come from the diverse cultures of our team members. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day. Creating a work culture that is safe and comfortable for our people to flourish is our main focus.

The Company

Jellysmack's story started in 2016, and since then, our unrivaled platform optimizes and distributes video content across social media platforms and allows creators to reach genuine new fans with zero effort. We are the only company building the hyper-engaged communities that every creator dreams of because, first and foremost, we are creators too.

Creatives ourselves, we're home to over 250 influential creators, including Derek Deso, Karina Garcia, Brad Mondo, MrBeast, Bailey Sarian, Patrick Starrr, and PewDiePie. Jellysmack optimizes, operates, and distributes creator-made video content to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. The company's creator strategy builds upon its success in scaling its own original content channels in beauty (Beauty Studio), soccer (Oh My Goal), gaming (Gamology), and more.

Through the power of our data, we maximize reach and revenue so our creators stay focused on their passion-creating the best content for their global fan bases. We turn that passion into a brand and that brand into an empire.

Ready to be part of a great human adventure? We're dedicated to making the best working environment possible for our people. All you have to do is apply; we are ready to let you show off your talent!