Freelance Content Producer/Director Posting - Food Video

Freelance Content Producer/Director Posting - Food Video

What You’ll Do

The role of the Freelance Content Producer/Director (Food) is to generate social media video assets to use in ad creative. They are responsible for footage deliverables, interpreting production requests and shoot briefs into actionable filming plans.

Responsibilities

• Receive production requests/creative briefs from Supervising Producers and develop them into production plans in partnership with the Production Management team.
• Identify resources needed to execute the project at the requested quality for client performance goals.
• Review Brand & Legal information for clients in received briefs.
• Convert briefs into detailed shot lists, as needed.
• Work with a Supervising Producer and Production Manager to assess potential production roadblocks or missing information to execute effectively.
• Generate assets by directing, shooting, lighting, supporting set operations, etc as assigned in pre-production.
• Can shoot on an iPhone, at minimum, set up basic lighting for self-contained shoots, knows what resources to ask for for shoots
• Attend pre-production calls and post-mortem meetings for assigned productions, as required.
• Ability to complete occasional on-screen food prep/creation handwork
• Ensure raw video assets are delivered by the deadline and with proper TubeScience quality and technical standards.
• Keep up-to-date with department-wide best practices (performance learnings, shooting techniques, workflow tactics, etc.).
• Comply with and help enforce all on-set safety protocols, set etiquette, and professional conduct standards on all productions.
• Develop an understanding of performance metrics and factors influencing footage performance, and consistently apply learnings to content creation
• Research competitor and social media ecosystem trends and integrate findings into content creation

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A reel and/or portfolio showcasing a body of work to demonstrate expertise in culinary content creation/direction
• Expertise in culinary visual production including hands-on experience in food prep, styling, lighting and cinematography
• Has an awareness of what performs well on social media and performance creative best practices
• Able to interpret and apply performance/conversion-based feedback on footage
• Seeks guidance in adapting researched ideas to creative that performs
• Able to input all receipts and transactions into team budget trackers promptly
• Possesses a strong understanding of the production workflow, both from a creative and technical perspective
• Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Able to conduct themselves in a professional, remote-first environment
• Proficient in shooting with various camera types, including but not limited to iPhones, DSLRs, and professional-grade video cameras.
• Advanced understanding of lighting techniques and equipment setup for diverse shooting environments.
• Strong creative vision with the ability to translate creative briefs into actionable shot lists and production plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in directing talent as well as executing independently.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Adaptability and willingness to stay updated with industry best practices and department-wide guidelines.
• Strong commitment to on-set safety, etiquette, and professional conduct.
• Prior experience in performance marketing is a plus.

Compensation

TubeScience provides the wage ranges it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for all remote roles and as otherwise required by applicable law. The expected range of starting pay for this role is $28.00 to $40.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary within the listed range based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, and specific geographic location.