Senior Content Creator

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!

The Marketing team at Snap articulates and brings to life who we are as a brand, why we exist, who we serve, and what value we have to offer. They are on a mission to build a best-in-class international marketing organization. With functions spanning global business and consumer marketing, consumer insights, creative, brand marketing, and marketing operations, the team enables and activates marketing initiatives across the entire Snap Inc. ecosystem. 

The Content Creator will be a leader and partner in the Brand Makers Studio to evaluate and surface creative opportunities that can be solved with content-led ideas. The Content Creator is responsible for originating, producing and spreading content-driven creative ideas that strengthen Snapchat’s role in culture and work toward key brand and business objectives. Candidates should have a strong understanding of digital and social-media storytelling best practices and trends, as well as the knowledge of when and how to break the rules. An eye for social visuals, experience with creating short form video content both on-the-fly and in pre-planned projects are requirements.. Experience in content execution and ability to communicate effectively and meet deadlines are a must.

What You’ll Do: 

• Proactively pitch new ideas that can deliver on brand and business objectives

• Produce, shoot, and edit short form social video content both in the studio and on location

• Partner with Brand Makers Studio and broader Snapchat team to identify activation across the organization that can be supported by creative content

• Concept, explore and push social creative that drives conversation and affinity for Snapchat

• Develop, pitch and produce original series and one-off stories for both social-first and other appropriate usage

• Stay up to date with latest social media trends, best practices and technologies - and advise on when and how to break them

• Work in multidisciplinary team with strategists, producers and marketers

• Collaborate with Social Managers, Marketers and Product team stakeholders

• Work from briefs to come up with ideas that are on-strategy

• Pay attention to performance metrics and learn ways to improve both in real-time and for future projects

• Collaborate with Snapchat influencers to deliver stories that resonate with and engage key audiences

• Utilize Snapchat creative tools to create and modify existing and new content for cross-channel usage

• Actively participate in brainstorms for content, channel strategy and media planning

• Assist in content calendar planning, logistics and budget conversations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• A deep understanding of popular and internet culture, behaviors and trends

• Superior knowledge of the culture that impacts marketing across key channels

• Ability to build honest, direct relationships with colleagues and outside partners

• Ability to debate constructively and ask challenging questions

• Solid initiative, attention to detail and follow-through skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees

• Proficiency with video production and editing tools

• Experience writing, casting, directing and producing content

• Motion graphics and/or illustration experience a plus.

• Deep understanding of the social media landscape

• A willingness to experiment with best practices to find new and more effective tools for audience discovery and engagement

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Diligent attention to detail

• Experience in leading content production projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience

• 10+ years experience originating, producing and spreading content-driven creative ideas is required

• 10+ years experience developing consumer creative

• After-hours work and overnight travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative agency or brand marketing experience preferred

• On Set Director experience preferred - leading production, directing talent 

• History of being a personal Snapchat user is a plus

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $205,000 - 295,000 annually

• Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $195,000 - 280,00 annually

• Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $174,000 - 251,0 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week).

If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success