Sr. Story Producer

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $120K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the on screen storytelling engine for health and wellness brands, leading end to end video with scripts, interviews, and VSL optimization while mentoring a Junior Story Producer and aligning testing pipelines across offers.

  • Own end to end video storytelling for designated brands, from ideation to testing and optimization.
  • Direct on set production, scriptwriting, talent interviews, and delivery to Media Buying teams while mentoring a Junior Story Producer.
  • Analyze performance data to drive incremental improvements and own testing pipeline and prioritization for owned offers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the creative execution of short-form and long-form Marketing videos using a data-driven, test-and-learn approach across the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to testing and optimization.
  • Conceptualize new angles, write scripts, oversee on-set execution, and supervise editors on final edits and deliveries to Media Buying team(s).
  • Conduct documentary-style, on-camera interviews that elicit pithy compelling responses from brand “gurus” and customers (ie testimonials) and other on-camera talent.
  • Work with videographers to gather video assets (i.e. Identify needed video cover, set-up locations and direct videographers to shoot b-roll).
  • Analyze performance data, and use data to create incremental video optimizations that scale.
  • Become specialized in at least one brand and/or multiple offers and own Storyteller’s creative contributions to those brands/offers.
  • Informally mentor/manage a Junior Story Producer and improve their creative output.
  • Own communications between Storytellers and external stakeholders regarding testing pipeline and prioritization for offers you own.
  • Regularly report on brand/offers performance to ACD and/or CD.
  • Owning creative deliveries on an offer including writing/optimizing VSL scripts.

Requirements

  • Exceptional non-fiction storytelling skills
  • Exceptional copywriting skills
  • Mastery of on-set creative leadership
  • Ability to formulate strategies on how to market health and wellness products in fresh, creative and different ways
  • Deep understanding of digital mediums
  • A highly creative self-starter who can work both independently and collaborate well with different teams
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
  • Management and mentorship experience with evidence of success
  • 5-7 years writing & directing in a visual medium
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Writing, Film, or a related field (preferred)

Nice to Have

  • Management experience (preferred)
  • 8-10 years experience writing & directing in a visual medium, ideally with some advertising/marketing experience (preferred)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Writing, Film, or a related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
  • Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company.
  • Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
  • Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
  • Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
  • Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
  • Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!
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Golden Hippo

We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, dedicated to improving the lives of people and their pets, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually.

Founded in 2011
Woodland Hills , CA , US
529 employees (253 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
13.3%
Direct
42.7%
Referral
21.3%
Social
22.1%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~569

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
201 (35% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
5.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2