Summary
Join our team at Low Battery and become the definitive home for next-generation superfans in music & culture. We're seeking a talented Video Production leader to oversee video production team, including producers, with deep understanding of hip-hop culture and passion for storytelling through visual media.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional video production experience
- At least 2 years in a leadership role managing a team of producers and other creative personnel
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in producing various video content, particularly music or entertainment
- Deep knowledge and appreciation of pop culture and music
Responsibilities
- Work with a team of producers to develop engaging long-form video content primarily for RapTV’s YouTube channel
- Oversee everything from storyboarding to shooting and editing, ensuring each step meets brand standards
- Collaborate with VP of Content to develop long-form strategy, and launch original IP across 8 brands
- Identify, hire, and manage relationships with external talent, including production crew members, editors, photographers, producers, motion graphics designers, and more
- Work closely with high-profile talent, ensuring a professional and supportive environment that facilitates outstanding performances
- Collaborate with the social department to ensure we are leveraging our network to maximize traffic to our long-form content on YouTube
- Manage equipment and software inventory, ensuring tools are up-to-date and effectively meet production needs
- Oversee the optimization of video content for YouTube, including SEO strategies, thumbnail creation, metadata, and analytics review to enhance viewer engagement and growth
- Oversee budget management ensuring video projects stay within defined budget tiers while looking for ways to create a more efficient production environment
- Work with VP of Content and sales team to produce high-quality branded content video projects, including: conducting research, managing partnerships with a network of production resources, brainstorming, conception of and/or overseeing branded video content shoots and post-production
- Understand the latest digital, social media, and video production trends, including the cross-section of sports, pop culture, music, fashion, art, and entertainment
- May assist video producers on set if bandwidth is limited
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- A fully remote team
- Annual team summits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.)
- Yearly skills development budget
