SR. CONTENT PRODUCER
SpaceX continues to challenge what is possible, surprising the industry with first of their kind tests and flights. As a Sr. Content Producer based at our headquarters in Cape Canaveral, you will be a visual storyteller. You will conceptualize, capture, produce, and edit engaging videos and photos to tell SpaceX’s story across multiple platforms, including: web, social, event broadcasts, community outreach, and internal presentations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the concept and storyboarding processes for new content
- Produce/shoot/edit videos and photos
- Actively monitor and track significant milestones and put plans in place to create supporting content
- Provide clear communication of project statuses (milestones, etc.) to the rest of the creative and content development team
- Interface directly with engineering, creative, and communication teams to identify priority projects and ensure the most innovative and effective creative elements are produced
- Create, organize, and archive assets
- Clean/maintain camera gear and equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of hands on filming, production, and editing experience for a corporation, news organization or creative agency
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in video and still camera operation, lighting, direction, production coordination, and post-production
- Experience using video and photo editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and Handbrake)
- Ability to translate business needs into strong visual content at both the conceptual and execution level
- Proven ability to concept, script, produce, and edit compelling and impactful videos from start to finish
- Innate ability to ‘find the story,’ using your journalistic instincts to identify the most compelling aspects of a story, and find new storytelling opportunities
- Ability to work independently, yet also collaborate across all areas of the company to ensure the highest quality videos and photos
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure
- Knowledge of technical production basics for webcasts, press conferences, press events, etc.
- Understanding of archival sciences and an interest in growing the company’s photo and video archival system
- Experience with remote camera systems controlled by sound triggers or automated software
- Ability to work quickly while upholding a high standard of excellence
- Demonstrated experience working in a multi-project design/production environment, and eager to meet and exceed objectives
- Possesses strong journalistic instincts, outstanding interpersonal communication skills, and a “can-do” attitude
- Exceptionally organized
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel
- Must be willing to work some weekends to support launch operations and critical project timelines
- Please provide examples of prior work with your application
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Content Producer/Senior: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.