Content Creator (PT) - Donut Studios

New Engen • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Donut Studios is New Engen's in-house creative studio, dedicated to crafting high-performing, platform-native digital content for ambitious brands. As a specialized solution within New Engen, Donut Studios aims to unlock breakthrough creative that drives results quickly. The studio is a collaborative environment of strategists, content creators, copywriters, editors, designers, and account managers focused on mutual growth and success. The team operates with a philosophy of working hard, staying humble, and building with purpose.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of production or content creation experience, ideally within digital, social, or creator-driven environments, with experience producing UGC or social content at volume.
• Deep fluency in UGC and social-first content, with a strong instinct for what performs on platforms like TikTok and Instagram and the ability to analyze why creative resonates.
• Strong mobile production skills, including filming, lighting, framing, audio capture, and camera settings, with the ability to create polished content in various environments.
• Comfort directing and coaching creators or talent, with a knack for guiding authentic, on-brand, and platform-native performances.
• A strong creative eye and high attention to detail, with good taste in framing, aesthetics, continuity, wardrobe, and overall shot quality.
• Excellent organization and production management skills, with the ability to run multiple shoots and workstreams in parallel while keeping timelines, logistics, and details on track.
• A self-directed, proactive working style, with the ability to independently own shoot days, make decisions quickly, and keep production moving without heavy oversight.
• Comfort using AI tools and production software to work more efficiently, including tools for research, planning, asset organization, and workflow management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, bringing flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude to evolving production needs.
• Based in Los Angeles and available for frequent on-site shoots, including multiple shoot days per week in Manhattan Beach and other production locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with platforms like Adobe Creative Suite, Asana, Airtable, and Google Drive is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own UGC Production from Brief to Delivery: Lead high-volume UGC productions from kickoff through final handoff, managing script review, shoot planning, execution, and post-production coordination. Ensure concepts are feasible, shoots are organized, and deliverables meet quality and performance expectations.
• Self-Film Platform-Native Content: Capture content independently for paid and organic social campaigns across various platforms and formats, whether shooting at home, on set, or on location. Produce b-roll, product shots, and supporting footage with an understanding of platform-native aesthetics and audience resonance.
• Direct Creators and Talent for Performance: Run directed shoots with creators and talent, guiding performance with a clear point of view on what works on platform. Provide feedback, coaching, and virtual direction to help external creators deliver stronger content.
• Partner with Creative Strategy to Shape Production-Ready Concepts: Collaborate with Creative Strategy to evaluate concepts, test production viability, and ensure creative ideas are executable. Apply a production lens to avoid downstream challenges and inform upfront creative decisions.
• Manage Production Logistics and Workflow: Own production details including prop sourcing, location planning, shoot prep, and post handoff. Balance multiple productions simultaneously while keeping timelines, deliverables, and communication on track.
• Leverage AI and New Tools to Improve Production: Use AI tools for research, casting preparation, asset organization, pre-production planning, and workflow efficiency. Contribute to building and evolving AI-native production processes.
• Serve as a Cross-Functional Creative Execution Partner: Act as a thought partner across teams, bringing production expertise to creative development, workflows, and execution discussions. Share insights on performance and help shape concepts and processes with production realities in mind.
• Maintain a High Bar for Creative Quality: Take ownership of final creative output, ensuring content aligns with strategic objectives, meets quality standards, and reflects a strong understanding of platform performance. Apply creative instincts from concept through delivery.

Benefits

• Support for a distributed team of remote employees across the country.
• Full-time employees hired in specific states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed