Content Creator

Description of The Commune Content Creator Role

Commune's Content Creator is primarily responsible for the creation and development of engaging video, mixed media and social media video content, with particular focus on high-quality execution and measuring success against creative briefs. The Content Creator will conceptualize, capture, edit, and deliver video content across multiple platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other digital channels that align with both brand strategies and campaign objectives.

Commune's Content Creator combines their technical video production skills, creative storytelling abilities, and knowledge of social media trends to create work that delivers at a high level. You will be comfortable working with basic video equipment including Sony and Canon Camera systems, iPhones for video, field production equipment such as LED light panels, lapel microphones, and gimbals to capture professional-quality content. You must also possess strong post-production skills in Adobe Premiere and After Effects for editing, creating start/end cards, lower thirds graphics, and titling.

Commune's Content Creator will know how to make brands sound human and develop ideas for audiences of real people. You have a sense of humor rooted in local and regional cultural awareness and can hang in a room with industry veterans. You take criticism well, know when to push back, and make edits quickly.

You will often be a key contributor in client meetings, presenting your content ideas and explaining your creative approach. We have a small team so you're comfortable presenting your concepts internally, then selling them directly to clients in meetings.

You will have the ability to lead and direct people in the field during video shoots, strong interpersonal skills to make subjects comfortable on camera, and some coaching abilities for working with non-professional talent.

At Commune, our Content Creator is surrounded by a small team, so even though you will operate with significant creative autonomy, like everyone, you will still be required to collaborate closely with other team members and you'll find that the entire team weighs in on work required to get the job done.

Things we need from the Commune Content Creator role:

• Like us, you will be Local. Only Southern California candidates will be considered.
• Lead and direct people in the field during video shoots, with strong interpersonal skills to make subjects comfortable on camera and coach non-professional talent through the filming process.
• Demonstrate excellent direction abilities, providing clear guidance to staff, clients, and interview subjects to capture authentic and engaging content.
• Partner with creative directors, graphic designers, and brand strategists to develop video content concepts that align with overall campaign objectives.
• Capture high-quality video content using iPhones, lapel microphones, gimbals, and other basic equipment with a focus on creating professional results with accessible tools.
• Manage
• Edit and produce videos using Adobe Premiere, with a strong understanding of pacing, storytelling, and audience engagement.
• Create professional motion graphics elements using After Effects, including start/end cards, lower thirds, and animated titles that align with brand guidelines.
• Design static graphic elements and visual assets using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to maintain brand consistency across all content.
• Stay current with social media platform trends, best practices, and format requirements to ensure optimal engagement.
• Communicate often with the Account team to ensure projects get done on time and meet the various brand standards as dictated by our clients.
• Effortlessly adapt your content across various platforms, understanding the nuances of each social media channel.
• Participate in regular status meetings with internal creative stakeholders and clients.
• You will be client facing - you'll resolve client content creation issues as a key face of communication, advocating for the creative POV.
• Work closely with media buyers to stay up to date on evolving social media platforms and technologies to ensure Commune is exploring all content opportunities.
• Maintain fastidious file and asset management across Adobe Creative Cloud and Dropbox to support hybrid work collaboration.
• Manage both internal and external resources effectively, ensuring on-time delivery of all content assets.
• Technical knowledge of both photography and video capture enables you to not only complete your own content, but also critique the output of external vendors and suppliers.

Things we'd like for you to have:

• Minimum 3 years experience in social media content creation, videography, and video editing.
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates your video production and editing skills, with emphasis on social media content.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects for video editing and basic motion graphics.
• Proficiency in graphic design with mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and Illustrator) to create compelling visual assets that complement video content.
• Experience with mobile videography using iPhones, gimbals, and basic audio equipment.
• Understanding of social media platforms and their specific content requirements and best practices.
• Basic copywriting skills to create compelling captions and in-video text elements.
• Experience working for B2C brands is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Salary Range

Estimated salary range based on experience level is $65,000 $85,000

A little bit about us Commune:

Commune is built on the foundation of friends who care deeply for each other and want to do standout work that inspires us. That means understanding what each team member needs to be at their best. We won't ever dictate your preferred working style, but we still expect you to be available during working hours, shift gears quickly when the inevitable fire drill happens, and proactively contribute to making the work day enjoyable.

Right now, we're a hybrid structure with an office space in Downtown Long Beach two days a week.

We're growing fast, doing our most exciting work ever, and are accepting the best hop-ons aboard our rocketship. So grab a hold.

Benefits Included:

• iMac and/or MacBook and all necessary software provided upon start date.
• Healthcare Benefits including medical, dental and vision.
• Three months of job-protected maternity/paternity leave.
• Hybrid work schedule including remote and in office days.
• Unlimited PTO
• Time off for all major holidays including, New Years Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25.
• Summer Fridays Commune to close at 1 p.m. every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day for 15 consecutive Fridays (depending on completion of client deadline dependent work)
• 10% bonus for any new client new business lead that turns into contract 10% of total scope or total of first year monthly retainer.
• $2,000 Recruitment bonus for referrals that result in hiring of new full time employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000