Senior Art Director (Evergreen Content & Social)

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $155K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end social video production workflow for artist content, from daily short-form assets and original series direction to hands-on production, editing, and multi-platform optimization.

  • Oversee a small production team and external vendors
  • Direct episodic digital series and on-tour shoots
  • Align post-production with brand strategy and platform formats

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Daily Social & Always-On Content
  • - Concept, direct, and capture short-form photo and video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) to maintain an always-on social presence aligned with the promotional calendar.
  • - Produce a wide range of short-form assets, including BTS, personality-driven moments, choreography, brand partnerships, and influencer collaborations.
  • - Work closely with artists to capture candid, authentic moments that highlight their true personality while maintaining high aesthetic quality.
  • - Monitor emerging social trends, digital formats, and internet subcultures, translating them into elevated content that engages and expands the fanbase.
  • Original Series Direction
  • - Ideate, structure, and direct recurring, season-based digital video series, including vlogs, behind-the-scenes footage, docu-style episodes, and unscripted shows.
  • - Assemble production crews and partner with external vendors to co-develop larger original content series.
  • Hands-On Production & Editing
  • - Function as a nimble, self-contained production unit, when needed – handling camera operation, basic lighting setups, and fast-turnaround video editing.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in video production, digital art direction, or social content creation for media brands, publishers, or music artists.
  • Experience managing direct reports (photographers, videographers) and directing external production vendors and budgets.
  • Proficient with digital cinema and mirrorless cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic) and fluent in Adobe Video Suite (Premiere Pro required; After Effects is a plus).
  • Hands-on experience in field production, unscripted content, documentary shoots, and quick-turn digital photo/video assets.
  • Knowledge of multi-platform export specs, thumbnail design, caption/subtitle workflows, and maintaining cultural sensitivity across global audiences.
  • A strong reel demonstrating quick-turn social content, episodic video series, expert camera work, and polished editing.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively with artists on tour, on set, and for off-site appearances.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company 401(k) match up to 5%
  • Flexible paid time off
  • FSA
  • Life insurance
  • Wellhub membership that gives you access to gyms and fitness studios
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HYBE AMERICAS

HYBE America is a diversified entertainment and media company at the intersection of music, film, television, technology, brands, culture and social good. HYBE America is a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation (HYBE) and is comprised of SB Projects, Quality Control Media Holdings, Big Machine Label Group, and Ithaca Holdings. HYBE Corp. is a global entertainment lifestyle platform company that seeks boundless expansion in order to innovate the music industry. With offices based in Korea, Japan, the US, and Mexico, HYBE is bringing innovative change throughout the global music industry.

157 employees (58 in marketing)

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$125K/yr – $155K/yr

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Senior Art Director (Evergreen Content & Social)

HYBE AMERICAS · Santa Monica, CA · Hybrid