Engagement Length: Full Time

CreatorUp is a global leader in digital media training and digital content creation. We help companies create videos at scale that drive results, powering partners like Google, Twitter, and UCLA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional to join a growing company as we expand our work globally.

We are seeking a Director of Network to help lead the growth and development of the CreatorUp global freelancer network. This role is integral to the success of the company, as it supplies the content creation side of the business.

As the Director of Network, you must have a passion for the digital content industry and a strong knowledge of video production, as well as a vast network of contacts in production and a burning desire to build a talented network of creatives. Experience in sourcing qualified talent and staffing projects with a quick turnaround is key. You must be a strong proactive leader, strategic and organized, efficient in your work, have a strong ability to multitask, have a great eye for creative talent, be a good communicator & listener, and pay close attention to detail. Most importantly, you must be inviting, as you are the first person any new network member or lead at a partnership organization will come into contact with.

Job Description:

As the Director of Network, you will be responsible for the growth and development of CreatorUp’s freelancer network. You will play a key role in creating and amplifying outreach efforts and building an engaged community of talented, creative, hard-working freelancers across the world. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Grow the CreatorUp network of freelancers 
• Develop and execute talent outreach strategies, in social, email, etc… to scale the network and staff for client projects (ie,: strong user knowledge of Facebook groups, StaffMeUp, your own creative network, etc…)
• Build partnerships with staffing services, creator organizations and film schools, with an emphasis on diversity & inclusion
• Vet and meet with new creators to assess individual skill level and make recommendations for employment and/or training programs — including reviewing producer and director reels, reading writing samples, and interviewing production coordinators and PA’s 
• Source and hire crew and talent by understanding the needs of the production & training teams to find the right match for each individual project
• Create and implement internal onboarding materials to ensure quality control and client success
• Create and implement courses for certification and establishing a badging system to verify creators levels of experience 
• Liaise with the Creative Director, Head of Production and the Head of Digital Innovation & Operations to help build out the user experience
• Manage the feedback process, with client surveys and producer reviews of their freelance crew
• Collaborate with the marketing and social team around network needs in relation to the content calendar
• Manage a Network Coordinator to assist in all of the above

Must have: 

• 5+ years of experience in building an online community for creatives / creators 
• Experience in sourcing, staffing, and hiring low-budget narrative and docustyle producers and production crew
• Experience in a customer service, artist services or creator support role is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of the entertainment industry, or digital video industry and production (budgets, on-set procedures, industry norms and more) 
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including social media
• Strong leadership skills and mentorship mentality 
• Inspired ideas on how to help grow the network and foster talent within it 

Post Production Coordinator 

CreatorUp! is a digital creative studio and the world’s leading digital media training company, powering clients like Google, YouTube, Special Olympics and more. We’re passionate about sharing industry-leading knowledge to unlock the power of content.

We are seeking a post-production coordinator who has a background/experience in digital branded content. This individual must be able to work on a tight schedule and meet deadlines, be organized and efficient in their work, is a good communicator and listener who can be easily reached, and pays close attention to detail.

PRIMARY ROLES

1. Admin work
   1. Assist with the creation and management of all internal post production documents, including but not limited to: budgets, trackers, schedules, agendas
   2. Participate in the vetting and hiring process of post production vendors
   3. Assist with the management of the internal post-production team as needed
   4. Engage in weekly check-ins with post production supervisor to go over responsibilities
2. Project work
   1. Manage all assets for the post department, including purchasing, organizing, backing up and delivering between vendors
   2. Coordinate hard drive management for individual projects as needed
   3. Manage and track post production vendor payments and procedures in line with project budgets
3. Review work
   1. Review internal and external cuts on all projects, provide feedback as necessary, and assist in the transfer of information between vendors
   2. Oversee the management of CreatorUp’s video review platform

SECONDARY ROLES

1. Internal editing work / assistant editor 
   1. Assist with the creation of internal videos, including but not limited to: marketing sizzles, client reels, internal training videos
      1. This role will be a combination of technical editing work, as well as creative brainstorming and curriculum development
2. On-set DIT work
   1. Assist in the capacity of “DIT” on various CreatorUp production shoots as needed

Production Coordinator

CreatorUp is a global leader in digital media training and digital content creation. We help companies create videos at scale that drive results, powering partners like Google, Twitter, and UCLA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional to join a growing company as we expand our work globally.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and logistical support for the production team in the creation, production and management of multi-platform content for CreatorUp.

The Production Coordinator will support all internal and external productions to create cutting edge digital content as well as educational content and digital learning experiences that redefine audience engagement.

This role will be an integral part of the CreatorUp Production Department. The Production Coordinator will collaborate with internal team members as well as external crew, talent, subject matter experts, consultants and external partners to produce high impact content. We’re looking for a critical team member – you’ll be joining an incredible internal and external production team that makes outstanding content for educational institutions, social impact organizations and companies around the world.
Production Department Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of support for producers and production team for all projects assigned. 
• Support internal and external producers and Production Manager in sourcing and hiring production crews and talent.
• Set and own meetings with the CreatorUp production team, crews, and external stakeholders. 
• Act as CreatorUp’s representative to outside partners and clients. 
• Responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with clients and external vendors as needed. 
• Work with internal stakeholders to create decks for potential clients and projects.  
• Improve, develop and maintain the CreatorUp Production Handbook.

Specific Production Project Responsibilities:

• Maintain production materials, trackers, call sheets and schedules for all productions. 
• Track team schedules and deadlines, ensuring communication of upcoming delivery dates. 
• Implement CreatorUp’s best practices as training for crew.
• Process paperwork necessary for contracting and invoicing of vendors. 
• Secure locations, gear rentals, permits and any other needs for production as requested by producers and/or Production Manager.

Experience:
The successful candidate has: a positive attitude, is agile, flexible, detail-oriented and solution-oriented. We’re looking for someone who is a team player, well organized and able to multitask. 

You should have the knowledge and experience to take initiative, use common sense and work independently in addition to being part of our team. The right candidate lives in a proactive world where you’re constantly thinking in advance about how you can help and provide suggestions rather than ask. 

This is a fast paced environment and we’re looking for the right candidate who has the experience and drive to further their career in digital video production. 

• 1-2 years of experience as a production coordinator or assistant at a studio or production company.
• 1+ years of on-set physical production experience.
• Knowledge of the digital space and social content is a plus. 
• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• Must have legal right to work in the United States.

For the right candidate this can turn into a full-time role but will begin on a project-by-project basis.