YouTube Video Preditor
Golden Hippo is a young, growing digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their healthiest life. We create cutting edge health, wellness, and beauty products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most - our customers. We're growing fast, but our core values remain the same as when we were founded in 2010.
Golden Hippo is currently looking for a dedicated YouTube Video Preditor. This position will be responsible for ideating and creating a variety of video and motion graphic content that will be used to support Golden Hippo’s brands in the health, wellness, beauty and pet industries. The successful candidate is results-driven and excited about creating content that measurably increases brand success primarily on YouTube, but for other social platforms as well such as Facebook & Instagram. They will be able to juggle several pre-production, production and post-production responsibilities to deliver engaging and impactful video projects.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At Golden Hippo you have a chance to make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative and grow. A career at Golden Hippo is more than just a job. It's the chance to work among friends every day, to work and play hard, and to see the results of your work firsthand. We work in a lively, laid back work environment with a fully stocked kitchen for our employees to use. We also offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Matching 401K plan
- In-office CrossFit gym with professional coaches
- Yoga and meditation breaks
- Casual, "no dress code" atmosphere and an open office space
- Highly interactive work with a talented, passionate team
- UNLIMITED room for growth and results-based pay increases
WHAT YOUR DAY IS LIKE
- Edit short form and long form videos for YouTube and other social media platforms
- Create motion graphics to accompany videos
- Design and create YouTube thumbnail images
- Develop video topic ideas taking into account each brand’s identity, audience, and current trends
- Analyze YouTube analytics for your work in order to improve future videos and overall success of the channels you lead
- Log and track progress of your projects
- Work collaboratively with video department and copywriters during pre-production and production (script writing, filming, etc.)
BEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE
- 2-3+ years video editing and producing experience for YouTube / Social Media
- Experience editing video content for brands in the health, wellness, pet, and beauty industries preferred
- Professional experience using video cameras and audio equipment is a major plus, but not required.
- Advanced experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (required)
- Knowledgeable in social media - YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, etc
- Proficient with OS X, Google apps
- Extreme attention to detail
- Able to work both individually and in a team environment
- Able to take constructive feedback and implement edit notes
- Highly organized and able to self-prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Able wear multiple hats, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must know color grading, multicam editing and basic audio mixing
- Experience with typical production protocol and etiquette when dealing with talent
- Experience in managing project trackers
- Desire for continuous self-improvement, including staying up-to-date on YouTube trends and tactics for channel success
- Strong portfolio with a proven track record of creating content that has made an impact on YouTube
Golden Hippo is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles. If you thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, Golden Hippo just might be the place for you.
Golden Hippo Company Culture Highlights:
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company in Los Angeles 2019
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Happiness 2018
- Golden Hippo is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Work Culture on Comparably.
Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/golden-hippo