Where A-Players Thrive.
We're an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America's most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
We're Looking For A: Creative Development who supports daily shoots, manages overflow tasks, assists with the coordination of travel shoots, sources locations, and oversees studio upkeep and expansion. This role requires knowledge of scheduling and call sheets, with previous AD experience being a plus. We're looking for a self-starter who can lead meetings, support a unit during simultaneous shoots, and aid in structuring our growing team. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of ensuring seamless production workflows, enhancing communication and productivity within the team. A strong understanding of the casting process as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs are essential. This role is pivotal in maintaining high production standards and driving the creative vision forward.
Location: Woodland Hills, CA
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support Simultaneous Shoots: Lead and coordinate a team or unit during simultaneous shoots (man on the street, on location UGC, etc.)
- Casting Support: Utilize knowledge of casting to assist in inviting actors to audition for upcoming shoots.
- Scheduling and Call Sheets: Work closely with the production specialist to create and manage production schedules and prepare detailed call sheets.
- Source Locations: Identify, scout, and secure locations for shoots, ensuring suitability and availability. Go through the permitting process with the corresponding jurisdiction if needed.
- Creative Input: Provide creative input and feedback during all stages of production to ensure the final product aligns with the creative vision.
- Lead Meetings: Conduct and facilitate pre-production and production meetings when needed.
- Aid in Team Structuring: Assist in the overall structuring and development of the growing production team.
- Support Daily Shoots: Assist in the execution and coordination of daily filming activities.
- Manage Overflow Tasks: Handle additional tasks to ensure all aspects of production run smoothly.
- Coordinate Travel Shoots: Organize travel logistics for location shoots, including transportation and accommodation.
- Oversee Studio Upkeep and Expansion: Manage the maintenance and growth of studio facilities (storage, new sets, etc.)
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- 5 years of experience in production
- May require travel 2-3 times a year, both domestic and international.
- Logistical and Coordination Skills
- Coordinate studio upkeep and expansion to ensure an efficient and functional workspace.
- Handle logistics and travel arrangements for talent and crew to ensure timely and smooth operations.
- Communicate scheduling changes and production updates promptly to all relevant parties.
- Problem Solving
- Quickly troubleshoot and resolve production issues as they arise.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential production challenges.
- Implement creative solutions to optimize production processes.
- Adaptability
- Adjust to changing production needs and timelines with flexibility.
- Embrace new technologies and methods to improve production efficiency.
- Maintain composure under pressure and manage unforeseen changes effectively.
- Creative Thinking
- Contribute creative ideas during concept development and pre-production.
- Collaborate with story producers, directors, and brand managers to align production with the creative vision.
Golden Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
- Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $6.1 million to date.
- We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
- 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.
- Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
- Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
- Work towards our collective goals and earn up to 2 extra weeks of pay each month, based on the achievement of KPIs.
- Celebrate your accomplishments with our Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, Work Anniversary, and Shout-Outs programs, where your hard work is not only valued but also acknowledged and rewarded.
- Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
- For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
- Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here .
The base salary range is $69,700.00-$93,000.00 plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Hippo, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Hippo will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won't pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.
Candidate Safety: The safety of our candidates is our highest priority. When looking for a job, please be aware of cyber criminals, fake domains, and fraudulent job offers. Golden Hippo recruiters will only contact applicants from our official company e-mail domain, (NAME @GOLDENHIPPO.COM ) or through our internal Applicant Tracking System, Greenhouse. In addition, Golden Hippo recruiters will neversend you checks, or ask you to disclose personal financial details. If you receive any suspicious communications regarding an open position or a job offer, please contact Golden Hippo directly at [email protected] to verify its validity.
Click here to learn more about general internet safety and our hiring practices.
Click here to view our Privacy Notice to Job Applicants.
What We Do
We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands.
With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, dedicated to improving the lives of people and their pets, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness.
Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually.
If you'd like to learn more about what it's like to work at Golden Hippo, tune into the Hippo Pod! https://www.golden-careers.com/goldenhippo-podcast
Why Work With Us
We work hard, but we love to have fun, too. Golden Hippo fosters growth and provides their employees with a rewarding, results driven environment. That means a dog-friendly office, a fully stocked kitchen, free workout classes, monthly happy hours and birthday lunches, and more. And don’t even get us started on our benefits!
Gallery
Golden Hippo Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.