Social Video Creative & Editor
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
JOB PURPOSE
This role is based on the creative floor in Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents ranging from Brand Strategists Creatives and Influencer Marketers to Account managers Producers and Video editors. As a creative digital marketing agency we mix old-fashioned creative storytelling with the best of what todays technology has to offer to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Bol Burger King Praxis Ziggo and Grolsch to name a few.
First and foremost we are looking for someone with a passion for video and Premiere Pro holds no secrets for you; Ripple delete Of course! Normalizing audio peaks to -1 dB Lets do it!
Youre a video editor at heart but you enjoy thinking conceptually and creatively about video content as well! Especially with social content the edit often plays a crucial role in the overall humor and vibe of the video so you have a significant impact there by getting creative with the concept.
Secondly were looking for someone who is completely immersed in social media; you consume social content like salty peanuts at your local pub. Youre up to date with the latest TikTok trends and just like us you cant get that one viral sound out of your head.
WHAT YOULL DO
This role is part of our social creative team. We deliver quality content across all social channels that is platform-first engaging and always on trend. The team is small but growing and incredibly versatile & talented. The Social Creatives are responsible for ideating creating and posting the most engaging and on trend social content for a range of well known clients for the Dutch market. Have you ever come across a crazy edit for bol or a street interview for Grolsch Thats a very good overview of what your activities will look like!
This job is all about editing - but as its social - theres more to it than just making the edits. With your knowledge of social trends humour and storytelling youll be able to really add your own flavour to the work youre making.
Shooting and editing videos will be your main focus but theres always room to come up with ideas yourself (or star in one of them if youd like!).
We usually create our videos with an iPhone but are investing more and more in a good and versatile lighting and audio setup. Some knowledge on these matters is very much welcome!
What you can expect:
- Edit short-form video for our social clients
- Attend social-first shoots and have an active role in it; think of filming helping with setting up lighting and audio
- Create all content to a brands tone of voice
- Understand the target audiences needs
WHAT YOU BRING
- Fluent in Dutch and Dutch culture
- Strong editing skills in Adobe Premiere working organised is important.
- Basic animation skills in Adobe After Effects
- Experience in shooting videos (on iPhone)
- Basic knowledge on lighting and audio
- Experience in social-first ideas concepting and production
- Experience in using cultural trends and insights to create compelling social-first content
- Ability to react quickly within a fast-paced environment
- A love for learning new things
- High attention to detail
- Smooth collaboration
WE OFFER
- A flexible hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
- 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
- DEPT/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
- Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform gym and wellness discounts and healthy lunches at the office.
- Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- You can discover even more employee benefits here.
WHY DEPT
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.
DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our efforts here.
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About Company
DEPT® is a full service digital agency with expertise in experience, engineering, growth marketing, and creative services.