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Creative Director
POPSUGAR
New York, NY, United States
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POPSUGAR Studios, the video production arm of POPSUGAR, Inc., is looking for a Creative Director.
POPSUGAR Studios is the #1 producer of original online video lifestyle content, with over 300 million monthly views of its original series. Our videos are mobile-first and platform-first; we have been quick to innovate and optimize videos for platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, in addition to creating content for TV. Whether it's shows that make viewers laugh, style leaders who inspire them to look their best, or lifestyle experts who help them lead a happier, healthier life — we partner with brands to produce meaningful and entertaining content that we know our audience will love and share by the millions. Check out some of our latest videos here.
Responsibilities:
• The Creative Director will ensure best in class visual execution across all videos.
• Work side by side with POPSUGAR Producers, Writers, Editors, and Directors to hone the look and feel of each video.
• Pitch unique video concepts/visual executions that answer brand/agency RFPs.
• Develop fresh, creative and innovative visual approaches for all web and broadcast video content.
• Foster relationships with the world class directors, editors and designers and ensure we hire right creatives for each project.
• Direct high-profile projects.
Qualities:
• A sharp eye and a defined, elevated style for digital video. Can expertly direct photography, talent, story, sound, design and editing to create award winning work.
• Understands content from a publisher's POV and can produce content that can grow an audience and keep them coming back for more.
• A multi-faceted digital storyteller who can pitch, write, shoot and edit. You must know how to find a story, pull out the unique angle, tell our audience why it matters to them, and do so in a clever, visually inspiring manner.
• A passion and aptitude for creating beautiful, compelling content with a large or guerilla crew.
• A feel for the POPSUGAR brand, and a passion for trends and topics that matter to the POPSUGAR audience across pop culture, food, fashion, beauty, fitness and issues of interest to young women across politics and current events.
• High degree of drive, energy, accountability and initiative.
• Bring a fun, creative energy to work every day
Background
• 8-10 years creating and pushing boundaries with digital video content from concept through execution.
• Extensive experience pitching brands and agencies and winning bids.
• Mastery with digital cameras, lighting and lenses necessary to make beautiful imagery.
• Expert level in editing/design tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop After Effects, Photoshop.
• Leadership abilities that inspire learning and excellence among team members.
• Fast, efficient, nimble. Experience working in a shifting and collaborative environment with a great deal of constructive feedback and input.
About POPSUGAR Inc.
POPSUGAR Inc. is a global media and technology company that is parent to lifestyle media publisher POPSUGAR, digital shopping platform ShopStyle, and monthly subscription box POPSUGAR Must Have. Together, the brands attract more than 100 million visitors worldwide and 2.4 billion monthly content views, with each brand being a leader in its space.
POPSUGAR Inc. operates internationally in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, China, the Middle East, and the UK, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London. The company is privately held and funded by Sequoia Capital and IVP.
POPSUGAR is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive company culture. We celebrate our differences and embrace the varying ideas, interests, and life experiences that make us who we are. As a company with a mission to inform and inspire people all over the world, we believe that employing individuals with diverse backgrounds is essential to building a successful, creative, and innovative business.
We work hard, play nice, and welcome those who do the same.
Whoever you are, You are POPSUGAR.