Digital Storyteller

We’re Looking For A: Digital Storyteller to ideate, write, direct, and produce high-converting short-form advertising videos specifically designed  for dominant/emerging digital platforms: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram or Meta.

Location: Woodland Hills, CA (Hybrid)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitor and master the most significant trends on the newest digital platforms (with a specific emphasis on TikTok and YouTube) and conceive of new ways to use these trends to tell the stories of our products. 
• Oversee the creative execution of short-form and long-form marketing videos using a data driven, test-and-learn approach in collaboration with production managers and crew. Write scripts that combine a variety of storytelling narrative devices including narration, scripted copy, soundbites, video b-roll and graphics. 
• Conceptualize new storytelling angles. 
• Conduct on-camera interviews that elicit pithy compelling responses from brand “gurus” and customers (ie testimonials) and other on-camera talent. 
• Direct on-camera talent to obtain optimal line delivery of scripted content. 
• Work with videographers to gather video assets (i.e.identify needed video cover, set-up locations and direct videographers to shoot b-roll). 
• Oversee the editing process. Collaborate with editors from pre-production to delivery, including providing feedback on edits, assist conceiving of graphics and on-screen text. Analyze performance data and use data to create incremental video optimizations of that scale. 
• Available to drive, and occasionally travel, to locations in order to film and gather footage and conduct interviews.

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Mastery of the dominant storytelling approaches on digital platforms, especially TikTok, but also Facebook/Instagram, YouTube. 
• Exceptional storytelling skills 
• A highly creative self-starter who can work both independently and collaborate well with different teams. 
• Mastery of on-set creative leadership. 
• Ability to formulate strategies on how to market health and wellness products in fresh, creative and different ways. 
• Deep understanding of digital mediums. 
• On-camera experience 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• 3 years of experience in video writing/production.
• 5 years of experience conduction script to video and film/visual storytelling, such as podcast host, content creator preferred.
• Completed internships in a related field, engaged in freelance work, or personal projects can be just as important as formal education preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Human Studies, or a related field preferred.

Golden Perks & Benefits: 

• Health and Happiness: Enjoy 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Get 75% premium coverage for dependents.
• Become an Owner: Join our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and be a part owner of Golden Hippo.
• Boost Your Savings: Maximize your retirement with a generous 401K Plan and company matching up to 3.5%.
• Stand Out, Get Rewarded: Excel and be recognized through our KPI Bonus, Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, and Shoutouts Program.
• Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Work on your terms with flexible arrangements for most positions.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Unleash your potential with unlimited room for professional growth.
• Thrilling Events Await: Exciting virtual and in-person events that redefine fun.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $83,200 - $111,000, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.