WHY DEPT®?
We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.
THE ROLE:
A Creative Content Producer is a multifaceted, dynamic team member responsible for content creation and production across various platforms from concept to final delivery. This role involves a combination of creative vision, production planning, and technical skills to bring ideas to life. A successful Creative Content Producer combines creativity with strategic thinking, possesses excellent organizational skills, and is passionate about storytelling for niche audiences. They play a crucial role in building brand awareness, engaging audiences, and driving content initiatives that contribute to the organization's overall success. Creative Content Producers are production experts and use their knowledge of systems and execution to inspire themselves, the team, and the client. They are self-starters, bringing their vision to life from start to finish and understand that production isn’t just one-dimensional in the social landscape.
The Creative Content Producer role focuses on developing content for vertical video placements and involves creating engaging, short-form videos tailored to the platform's audience. This role typically includes the development of original video content based on trend analysis and may include planning, scripting, filming, and editing to bring that content to life. Team members across the design team are often involved with this work to apply their niche skill sets/mediums such as stop motion, animation, 3D, AI imagery, and other specialized types of production. Additionally, team members sometimes feature their own hands, voices, and faces in the videos to create unique, attention-grabbing concepts. This role requires creativity, a deep understanding of vertical video platform’s unique culture, and the ability to adapt quickly to new trends and feedback.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Content Strategy and Planning: Developing content strategies aligned with brand goals and audience preferences. Planning brainstorms, helping curate content calendars, themes, and formats to ensure consistent and engaging output.
- Content Creation: Collaborating with writers, designers, videographers, and other creatives to produce high-quality content. This includes hands-on production and crafting, directing shoots, and editing videos to create visually appealing and informative pieces.
- Art Direction: Providing creative guidance and feedback to ensure content meets brand standards and resonates with the target audience. This includes brainstorming new ideas and staying updated with industry trends to keep content fresh and innovative.
- Quality Control: Reviewing and approving content before publication to ensure it meets quality standards and aligns with the brand’s voice and messaging.
- Audience Engagement: When insights are provided by peers, this role is expected to apply those learnings and adapt creative to optimize future productions.
- Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with client services, project management, creative, and production teammates to ensure content supports broader business objectives. Effective communication is key to aligning goals and maximizing the impact of content.
- Technical Proficiency: Utilizing various tools and software for content creation, including cameras, mics, lighting, video editing software, graphic design tools, and content management systems. This includes staying up to date with evolving platform features and editing tools.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- 5+ years experience with camera operation, video editing, and sound design
- Experience editing short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram reels
- Advanced skills with video editing software in Adobe Premiere
- Experience with directing talent or on-street personalities
- Experience with basic lighting, small-scale set design, and staging
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401k plan, plus matching
- PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.
WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:
DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
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