Jellysmack is the global creator company that detects and develops the world’s most talented video creators on social media.
We’re an optimistic crew who naturally goes the extra mile, has a glass-half-full mindset, and sees challenges as opportunities.
We look for positive people who think outside the box, are inventive, bold, lead change, and believe that teamwork matters.
The Role
The Digital Production Manager will be responsible for managing the crewing, logistics and planning of digital field productions for up to three creative verticals, supporting third party and in-house digital shoots throughout the US.
Requirements
The Responsibilities
Working out of a central hub, manage the logistics and planning of digital field productions throughout the US for up to three creative verticals; troubleshoot issues and support field crew
Attend planning meetings, as necessary, to determine resources and logistics required for successful execution of shoots; balancing between creative and financial priorities
Effectively communicate through all phases of production; provide timely status updates
Work with internal Partnerships, Success, Post, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams in the US and France, to facilitate a steady and thorough flow of information, ensuring deadlines and expectations are communicated back and forth
Source and onboard third-party Production Companies to handle week-to-week production; ensure clear communications
Source and create a robust roster of freelancers throughout the US to support digital field shoots; hire as needed and liaise with Finance and Legal for contracts, invoicing and start paperwork; track paperwork
Create budgets and schedules across a high-volume of simultaneous digital shoots across the US, communicate expectations and deadlines
Actualize and manage all shoot and show budgets ensuring financial information is always updated; coordinate the gathering, submitting and tracking of invoices for all freelancers and vendors
Work with teams to build and maintain internal and external processes, workflows, policies and systems; update internal trackers regularly
Create, maintain and update internal and external facing documents related to production guidelines, technical specifications, calendars, contacts and various other department related documents; create and maintain G-Drive folders
The Qualifications
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of relevant experience producing or managing a large volume of digital video production with high profile brands or creators
Solid understanding of native digital talent; interest and/or experience working with digital Creators
Ability to work efficiently across all levels of management, talent, crew and staff
Self-motivated, proficient multi-tasker, able to stay organized with multiple simultaneous projects
Enthusiastic team player able communicate succinctly, emanate calm and remain focused in a growing, changing environment
Overseeing multiple projects, adept at prioritizing, anticipating potential issues, identifying problems, recommending and implementing solutions
Proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
Working knowledge of social video content distribution platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Snap, IGTV and TikTok
Must be proficient with Movie Magic Budgeting, Monday.com, Google Workplace (formerly G Suite), Gdrive, Google Slides and Dropbox
Flexibility for occasional travel to set and studio as needed
Ability to attend the occasional meeting that can be as early as 7AM PT to accommodate international time zones
This role may be required to be on set as needed
Benefits
The Location
As a company, Jellysmack believes in a flexible work environment in which anyone can work from anywhere.
However, this role will be required to be in Los Angeles.
In order to make sure you get the best working environment, you will get a $300 / EUR 250 allowance to get set up!
The Perks
Early Summer release Fridays
Paid volunteering: 1 day dedicated to supporting a cause of your choice
Company sponsored wellness programs and events
Competitive Healthcare coverage
401K match
The Difference
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion at Jellysmack, we believe that the best ideas come from the diverse cultures of our team members.
Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.
Creating a work culture that is safe and comfortable for our people to flourish is our main focus.
The Company
Jellysmack’s story started in 2016, and since then, our unrivaled platform optimizes and distributes video content across social media platforms and allows creators to reach genuine new fans with zero effort.
We are the only company building the hyper-engaged communities that every creator dreams of because, first and foremost, we are creators too.
Creatives ourselves, we’re home to over 250 influential creators, including Derek Deso, Karina Garcia, Brad Mondo, MrBeast, Bailey Sarian, Patrick Starrr, and PewDiePie.
Jellysmack optimizes, operates, and distributes creator-made video content to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.
The company’s creator strategy builds upon its success in scaling its own original content channels in beauty (Beauty Studio), soccer (Oh My Goal), gaming (Gamology), and more.
Through the power of our data, we maximize reach and revenue so our creators stay focused on their passion—creating the best content for their global fan bases.
We turn that passion into a brand and that brand into an empire.
Ready to be part of a great human adventure?
We’re dedicated to making the best working environment possible for our people.
All you have to do is apply; we are ready to let you show off your talent!