Internal Application: Senior Producer

At Edmunds, we make the car buying experience easier. By combining expert vehicle reviews and real-time consumer and automotive market insights with a suite of intuitive shopping tools, we empower millions of people to buy, sell, and price cars with total confidence. While we are an established leader in automotive tech, our company thrives on innovation and agility, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a competitive industry to keep our customers and our culture at the forefront.

What You’re Applying For:

Edmunds is looking for a versatile Senior Producer with 8+ years of experience who is able to shoot in both studio and field environments. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Producer who demonstrates excellent storytelling, judgment, and production skills working with crews both big and small. This role is a jack of all trades- part Senior Producer, part Director, and part Sound Engineer and Camera Operator.

The Senior Producer is a creative, passionate storyteller with a sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. They are digitally savvy and comfortable crafting a range of different assets including short infographics and social content, time-sensitive single vehicle reviews, longer-form features, car comparisons, and larger, more complex events and special projects.

The Senior Producer will be a hands-on leader and excellent communicator, able to interface with video editors, producers, the Content team as a whole, and other supporting departments within the company. The Senior Producer will be a representative of the company while at sponsored events or in the field.

What You’ll Do:

• As a senior member of the production team, leads the development and execution of assigned video productions, including conceiving, producing, editing, and readying video for digital distribution on multiple platforms.
• Drives the creation of assigned high-impact video elements from concept to completion.
• Collaborates with Host/writers on their assignments and generates a shooting script and production schedule.
• Coordinates with the Post Production Manager on when/how footage is to be ingested, and follows the project through post-production to live upload to ensure the final product meets the production vision and quality standards.
• Acts as shooter/cinematographer and monitor sound when needed
• Directs the on-camera performance of talent and ensure the hosts are comfortable on set and follow the script
• Acts as a "safety officer" to ensure that all work follows the company and industry guidelines and policies.
• Scouts locations as needed
• Ensures all administrative and project management processes are adhered to
• Generates call sheets and distributes as appropriate.
• Arranges gear rentals as needed (coordinate pickups and drop-offs).
• Tracks and manages budgets for assigned projects
• Coordinates with all crew members on creative needs for the shoot
• Handles collecting all invoices and receipts
• Wraps projects with the Production Manager within a week of production ending
• Performs other video and event support tasks as needed (video editing, logistics, financial reconciliation, purchasing, equipment maintenance etc)

What You Need:

• High level of flexibility and adaptability
• Working knowledge of the best types of videos for a variety of social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, etc
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, to establish project deliverables
• Experience with DSLR and conventional HD video systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
• Thorough knowledge of digital formats
• Google Drive Experience (Sheets, Calendar, Doc etc.)
• Valid CA driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law
• Ability to work from the company office in Santa Monica
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be able to travel
• Working knowledge of Monday.com

In addition to the above requirements, a candidate, in accordance with the Company's Authorized Driving and Vehicle Use Policy, you must complete the Company’s Driver History Form, qualify as an Authorized Driver, maintain a valid driver’s license (in only one state), adhere to any license restrictions, and maintain a Motor Vehicle Report that does not lead to designation as a High-Risk Driver.

The compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $125,000 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition, Edmunds offers full-time employees a comprehensive total rewards package including the benefits listed below.

Edmunds Perks:

• Flexible time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Employees) and Health Savings Accounts (Employee and Employer Contributions)
• 401K Plan with company matching at 100%, up to 6% of eligible salary with immediate vesting
• Stock purchase program
• CarMax vehicle discount
• Up to 4 months Paid Parental Leave
• HeartCash matches employee donations to the causes that are important to them
• 2 Days of Paid Time Off for time to dedicate to social impact causes
• FitCash covers a portion of gym or fitness activity fees
• Well-being sessions
• Employee Recognition Program
• On-going career development opportunities
• Pet insurance
• Sabbatical leave
• Education Reimbursement
• Pre-tax spending accounts for qualified transportation expenses

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