Video Producer, Overheard Job at Doing Things Media in New York

At Doing Things, our process is unique, but our purpose is clear. We connect consumers across the world through humor and happiness. DTM is responsible for the funniest, most shareable and culturally relevant memes and video content on the Internet. The company is making ordinary life relatable, humorous and entertaining through a portfolio that includes some of the most popular brands built on Instagram, including Middle Class Fancy, Overheard NY/LA/etc., Shithead Steve, and Animals Doing Things, as well as shows such as Recess Therapy, Bob Does Sports, and Hot and Single. Through its IP, DTM fuels consumer products, branded content, video licensing, publishing and original entertainment across digital channels.

Founded in 2017, DT touts more than 30 unique brands and delivers more than 100 pieces of original and curated content daily to an audience of more than 90 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat. This includes the company’s fast-growing direct-to-consumer products business, featuring comedic apparel and accessories based on what’s trending.

Today, Doing Things is looking to expand its team as we extend our reach to bring smiles to millions of new community members across the globe.

Job Description:

Overheard is looking for an innovative and nimble Video Producer with a sense of humor to join its growing team. As a Video Producer, you’ll be responsible for executing editorial and branded content for Overheard’s accounts including Overheard NY & Overheard LA, as well as developing and producing new series ideas. In this role, you’ll be producing social-first videos in for digital platforms such as Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok. 

Our ideal candidate is superbly creative, detail-oriented, and reliable with strong organizational skills. They love collaborating with others to bring a project to life in the best way possible, but they’re also capable of working independently and efficiently. They’re someone who is adaptable and driven, as well as has a proven track record of constantly staying on top of timelines and meeting deadlines while delivering quality work. 

Responsibilities:

• Create highly engaging, entertaining, visually fresh content that excites our existing followers and attracts new ones, while capturing the voice of the accounts across a variety of formats and platforms.
• Pitch new ideas for new social-first series
• Work alongside the Creative Team, Director, Video Production and the Director, Overheard to develop, execute, and deliver videos.
• Manage and meet deadlines
• Keep multiple, concurrent video projects on schedule and on budget.
• Ensure quality control
• Coordinate and field produce shoots
• Remote produce shoots with external crews
• Provide creative direction and feedback to editors on cuts
• Be mindful of performance goals, focused on achieving them, and use key learnings to improve on every video.

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years creating comparable content for a brand, publisher, creator, and/or production company
• Excellent video producing skills
• Proven ability to ideate and execute engaging branded and social content
• Passionate for editorial integrity, and comfortable steering partners in this direction diplomatically to set them up for success, utilizing data and key learnings when needed 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, and think quickly and strategically to meet tight deadlines
• Video editing experience a plus
• Knowledge of basic camera kits, audio, and lighting
• Ability to see multiple projects as a whole and ensure that all parts are moving well.
• Knowledge of best practices in media management and workflows.
• An understanding of how business and creative can work together, and how things like ad sales contribute to your ability to make great content.
• Ability to stay ahead of social media trends and best practices
• Experience producing social-first, vertical/9x16 video content
• Experience in comedy a plus

What We Offer:

At Doing Things, you make an immediate impact. Doing Things is made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence. We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that are at the forefront of the internet media landscape and are transforming digital advertising. We offer competitive compensation that includes cutting edge work and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product. 

The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $75,000 - $80,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

EOE

At Doing Things, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our brands and our community. Doing Things is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Disclaimer 

Doing Things does not interview candidates via email and job offers are only extended after a thorough interview process involving phone and/or video interviews. If you receive a suspicious email regarding a position with Doing Things and/or a job offer, please do not respond. Forward that email to hi@doingthingsmedia.com.

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