Job Details
Location:
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Posted:
Feb 22, 2020
Job Description
About us: Refinery29 is the leading media and entertainment company focused on women with a global audience footprint of 249 million across all platforms. Through a variety of lifestyle stories, original video programming, social, shareable content, and live experiences, Refinery29 provides its audience with the inspiration and tools to discover and pursue a more independent, stylish, and informed life. Please visit Refinery29 for more information and to browse content. You can also visit our French , German , US , and Canadian editions.
About the team:
Refinery29 is looking for a sharp video producer with a passion for beauty and experience producing editorial content. Must be a skilled short form storyteller, a highly motivated self-starter, show a positive attitude, and a desire to reach women through beauty.
What Makes an R29er?
- You have commitment and passion about the mission of R29 to be a catalyst for women to feel, see, and claim their power and realize their infinite potential
- The ideal candidate for this position will be extremely detailed, organized and a skilled multi-tasker with strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in digital media planning is a plus. Previous or current experience working with fashion, retail or entertainment required.
Our ideal candidate: - Works with the Refinery29 team in all aspects of digital production development, pre-production, production and post
- Able to field produce and direct segments independently, troubleshooting logistical and creative elements, with support from production management and producer(s)
- Works with producer to develop new ideas and support the production of those concepts
- Is capable of owning a formatted project from start to finish
- Formats creative decks
- Researches and casts stories
- Responsible for camera reports, receipts, expenses
- Beginning knowledge of script writing
- Works interdepartmentally, coordinating with other teams- such as programming and talent teams to find perfect talent for videos
- Understands audience insights from programming team/editorial team and how to incorporate them into productions
Responsibilities: - Work closely with Executive Producer to concept and ideate creative for video dedicated to all content
- Budget, allocate resources, set deadlines
- Develop production schedules
- Select and hire crew and talent
- Reserve and rent equipment
- Produce and deliver 30-40 short form assets per month
Qualifications: - 3+ years of relevant experience
- Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects)
- Positive, intuitive/proactive, and collaborative team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior judgement and discretion
- Unwavering desire to learn more about your craft and continue to become better
- Ability to cohesively and effectively work within a large creative organization, to embrace new experiences and take direction well. We welcome smart, intuitive candidates who have a passion for working in video production and for storytelling.
- Experience shooting - both DSLR and prosumer cameras a plus
- Experience with editing software a plus