Video Producer

MyOutDesk • Sacramento, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MyOutDesk (MOD) is seeking a passionate Video Producer who is a storyteller and takes pride in their work. This role involves owning the entire video production process, from ideation and scripting to shooting, editing, and analyzing performance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a strong point of view, be comfortable experimenting, and be driven to create content that achieves significant reach and engagement. MOD is at a critical growth phase, aiming to become the category leader by enhancing its storytelling capabilities, with video being a key tool. The company connects growth-minded businesses with top-tier global talent, having served over 8,500 clients since its founding in 2008 in Sacramento.

Requirements

• Ability to work with minimal direction, focusing on goals and context rather than explicit instructions.
• Proactive in pitching new ideas.
• Balance high-quality production with speed and efficiency.
• Treat every video as an experiment, involving hypothesis formation, publication, data analysis, and adjustment.
• Collaborate effectively with content, design, and sales teams.
• Possess strong video producing fundamentals and aesthetic taste, using AI as a tool for speed, not a crutch.
• Report performance data honestly, including results from failed tests.
• 4+ years of professional video production experience, preferably for a brand or in-house team.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of work (long-form, short-form, polished, scrappy) with demonstrated results.
• End-to-end video production capability: concept, shoot, and edit independently.
• Proficiency in camera, lighting, and audio techniques for solo shoots.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong storytelling and scripting abilities, capable of finding narratives in diverse topics.
• Understanding of hook-based editing, retention, pacing, and audience engagement.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools or a strong enthusiasm to learn and leverage them.
• Self-directed with strong prioritization, planning, and delivery skills.
• A continuous learning and self-improvement mindset.
• A degree or equivalent experience in Film, Communications, Design, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute video strategy, including formats, series, topics, and content calendar.
• Conceptualize and script video content, focusing on compelling narratives and hooks.
• Manage all aspects of video production, including shooting, lighting, and audio for various scenarios.
• Handle post-production tasks such as editing, sound design, color correction, captions, and motion graphics.
• Create and optimize long-form content for YouTube, including thumbnails and titles.
• Produce short-form social media content (Reels, Shorts, TikToks) tailored for each platform.
• Develop customer and sales-focused videos, including testimonials, case studies, and demos.
• Record, edit, and repurpose webinars and podcasts into multiple content pieces.
• Create performance-oriented video ads and test variants for optimization.
• Track video performance, conduct experiments, and analyze data to inform strategy.
• Manage video operations, including footage library, project files, and a streamlined request process.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build a body of work and a career-changing portfolio.
• Room for experimentation and a mandate to chase reach.
• Collaborative global team environment.
• Focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree