Responsibilities

• Work with Head of Branded Content to establish new set of branded video guidelines that emphasize editorial storytelling and captivating visuals.
• Collaborate with Pre-Sale Strategy team to pitch concepts and formats for new branded video series.
• Stay ahead of trends in branded content, video storytelling, and emerging platforms to drive differentiation.
• Lead creative development for sold video and photo-focused programs that meet client objectives while engaging the Complex audience.
• Creative duties will include: writing video treatments, show formats, scripts, mood boards and offering recommendations on talent, music, graphics, cinematography and more.
• Present content treatments to clients and come up with creative ways to incorporate brand feedback while maintaining Complex creative principles.
• Provide on set creative direction that balances the editorial value of the product with client brand cues.
• Work closely with internal producers and external partners to bring your creative to life.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the creative team, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in branded video and photo production as a film director, director of photography, creative producer, and/or agency creative director.
• A left AND right brain thinker. Candidate must demonstrate a dynamic background in creative development (long form content, commercial spots, social, livestreams, docu-style, etc.) and the logistical knowledge to navigate everyday production challenges.
• An avid fan of music, fashion, sports, TV / film, social media, and pop culture at large.
• Proven track record of creating culturally-driven branded video content and balancing editorial storytelling and brand integration.
• A seasoned creative with experience developing YouTube first show formats for digital publishers.
• A desire to push for creative excellence by incorporating out-of-the-box approaches to branded video.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary production teams.
• Experience incorporating AI into creative development and production workflows is a plus.

Preferred

• Experience incorporating AI into creative development and production workflows is a plus.

Benefits

• Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter Benefits FSA
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• 401k with 4% match
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Flexible PTO