Golden Hippo is hiring: Head of Content in Los Angeles

We’re Looking For A: Head of Content to build a new content production team, drive performance, direction, and strategy for this new team. Responsible for optimization of promotional video content to meet overall company goals.

Location: Hybrid, Woodland Hills CA

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Recruit and lead team to produce short-form and long-form marketing videos using a data-driven, test-and-learn approach
• Find and manage relationships with video partners, such as talent/influencers, creative agencies and software vendors.
• Manage workflow & output by setting deadlines, priorities, production guidelines/standards, and goals for the department
• Manage overall structure and growth of the team — includes coaching/mentoring managers & individual contributors, overseeing training of new employees to drive team growth and individual development
• Collaborate with IT and external vendors to evaluate, implement, and integrate new technology solutions as needed.
• Manage budgets and closely monitor project spending to make adjustments based on timeline, schedule changes or changes in scope of work
• Drive company goals in conjunction with other managers and executives
• Ensure that production meets expectations & timelines set by different departments

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, media production, business administration, or related field or experience
• A Master’s degree in business administration (preferred)
• 7+ years of previous experience as production executive
• Experience analyzing marketing stats and video metrics and ability to draw conclusions and proper action plans
• Experience negotiating talent, endorsement and product placement and vendor agreements.
• Experience with creative and physical production and managing budgets/scheduling
• Experience with data-driven content optimization for Youtube and social media
• A highly creative self-starter who can work both independently and collaborate well with different teams.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, trends, and best practices in digital content and media production.
• Ability to align content strategies with long-term business objectives and drive innovative ideas that support growth and development.
• Strong understanding of video production processes, standards, and trends in digital marketing.
• 10+ years of experience in content production, digital marketing, or a similar field, with a strong emphasis on video marketing and storytelling (preferred)
• 5+ years of management experience, including leading teams, mentoring managers and individual contributors, and overseeing cross-functional collaboration (preferred)

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. Learn more.
• 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.

The base salary range is $106,500-$142,000, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.

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Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.