Brand Video Producer / Director

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Who We Are: 

Omaze raises funds and awareness for charities by offering the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and dream-come-true prizes. We've offered everything from a double date with John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, to a walk-on role in Star Wars, to a brand new customized Mercedes Benz sprinter van. We've given over $130M to charities around the world, from donors in 180 countries. Our vision is to be the first for-profit company to give $1B to charity in a single year, and we’re building our team of dedicated and passionate people to help us get there. That’s where you come in!

Who We’re Seeking:

The Content Team at Omaze is responsible for the creation of all of Omaze’s marketing deliverables ranging from video to design and copy. The Brand Video Producer/Director will play a key role in creating Omaze’s charity and winner-focused video content.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Partner with Brand Video Editor to lay the foundation of new Brand Video branch of the Content Team
  • Produce and direct short-form pieces (2-5 minutes) that showcase our various winners enjoying their prizes, everything ranging from meeting a celebrity to taking home their dream car
  • Produce and direct short-form pieces (2-5 minutes) that shine a spotlight on the various cause partners that we work with and the work they’re doing in the world
  • Collaborate with other freelance producers and directors to help with bandwidth when necessary
  • Oversee the creative aspect of brand video post-production, including creatively reviewing edits and providing feedback to editors
  • Collaborate with Brand Video Editor to ideate and brainstorm new ways to use video to explain Omaze’s impact in the world with an emphasis on winner and charity stories.
  • Lead Brand Content Team with inspiration and motivation, while providing a positive work environment:
    • Share team goals, support individual goal creation, and monitor progress and performance
    • Develop and evolve team skill sets and capabilities
    • Build and support career paths for direct reports

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s or above in film or communication
  • 5+ years of filmmaking experience with an emphasis on directing unscripted short-form documentaries
  • Experience in all facets of filmmaking, i.e., writing, producing, directing, editing
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
  • Experience interviewing subjects with an ear for the editing process
  • Experience working with editors and a demonstrated ability to creatively shepherd projects from development through post-production
  • Experience leading a creative team in a long-term capacity
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • A strong knowledge of pop culture is essential while knowledge of sports, travel, and/or cars is a plus.
  • Experience working on content featuring A-list talent is a plus
  • Experience working with charities is a plus
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
  • A Valid US Passport is a plus
  • You take your work seriously, but not yourself


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The office is located in Marina del Rey with easy access to plenty of restaurants. We are close to LAX, beaches and Marina.

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