Director Video Production

We’re Looking For A: Director Video Production

Location: Hybrid (Woodland Hills CA)

What You’ll Be Doing: The Director of Production on the Ad Creative Team at Golden Hippo will provide strategic operational and creative leadership across all core technical functions of the department.

• Team Leadership & People Management: Provide direct oversight and performance management for the Camera Post-Production/Asset Management Full-Time Editor and Shooter-Editor groups. Mentor team leads conduct reviews interview and recruit new A-level players set expectations and cultivate a culture of accountability growth craft excellence and high engagement
• Operational Oversight: Ensure all post-production operations run smoothly and efficiently from pre-production planning through final delivery. Anticipate operational needs remover roadblocks and continually refine systems to support scalable streamlined workflows
• Strategic Development: Lead strategic initiatives that elevate technical capabilities cross-department communication and overall team performance. Identify opportunities for innovation in shooting editing asset management and project workflows to meet evolving business and marketing needs
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Story Producers Creative Coaches to ensure alignment on creative priorities resource planning timelines and deliverables. Serve as the central operational bridge connecting creative vision with technical execution.
• Performance Quality Assurance: Maintain oversight of quality across all stages of post-production. Provide guidance on create standards troubleshoot performance issues and ensure final deliverables meet the high bar of Golden Hippo's brand and marketing objectives
• Resource & Pipeline Management: Work with team leads to assign projects monitor bandwidth and ensure the right talent is aligned to the right creative needs. Oversee the structure and evolution of the production pipeline including shoot logistics footage handling asset organization and editorial workflows
• Process Optimization: Continuously assess and improve operational systems communication channels documentation and technology solutions to increase efficiency clarity and team-wide cohesion
• Culture & Engagement: Uphold and model Golden Hippo's values promoting a positive collaborative and high-performing team culture. Ensure psychological safety clear communication and a healthy working environment across all team functions

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

•  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in production post-production or related operational leadership within digital advertising branded content television or film
• Demonstrated success managing multiple teams or disciplines with the ability to inspire develop and hold accountable a diverse group of creative and technical contributors
• Strong understanding of production workflows camera departments post-production processes asset management shoot logistics and editing pipelines. Experience with modern editing platforms file management systems and creative operations tools are highly beneficial.
• Ability to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels - balancing daily operational demands with long-term planning and cross-team development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate with senior leadership producers and technical teams with clarity diplomacy and foresight
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Human Studies or related field (preferred)

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical dental and vision plans.
• Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
• Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
• Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
• Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program company closure dates free weekly yoga and meditation classes and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program continuous learning opportunities and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
• Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
• Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement free employee products annual events and more!

The base salary range is $121000 - $161500 plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.

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What We Do

With over 900 team members across multiple companies dedicated to improving lives we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. From brand ideation to ad creation to product fulfillment the entire process happens in-house.

Why Work With Us

Golden Hippo’s one-of-a-kind company culture is driven by collaboration innovation and initiative. The same tenacity and scrappiness that built Golden Hippo in 2011 still drives our culture to this day. We work hard have fun and strive to make a lasting impact on everything we do.

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