Creative Video Strategist (Paid Ads)

Were Looking For A: Creative Video Strategist (Paid Ads)

Location: Hybrid (Burbank/North Hollywood CA)

What Youll Be Doing: The mission of the Creative Video Strategist is to concept script and direct high-performing paid social video ads that drive customer acquisition and growth. This role partners closely with internal production post-production and marketing teams to develop test and optimize performance creative across paid channels.

• Develop fresh ad angles and concepts for our dog and cat food brands using consumer insights product benefits competitive research trends and creative performance to continuously fuel new ideas.
• Turn concepts into compelling direct-response scripts with a strong focus on hooks storytelling pacing persuasion and creating ads that capture attention and drive action.
• Bring your concepts to life on set partnering with our production team on both UGC and larger-scale shoots and directing talent to ensure the idea translates effectively on camera.
• Own the creative through post-production working directly with editors and providing clear feedback on structure pacing performance visuals and other elements that make the final ad stronger.
• Use Meta performance data to learn and iterate identifying winning angles hooks messages and formats and developing hypotheses around why creative worked or didnt work to inform the next round of testing.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new creative balancing completely new concepts with smart iterations of proven winners so were continuously testing learning and finding new opportunities to scale.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance creative strategy and output including ideation scripting trend analysis and rapid iteration of high-performing ad concepts.
• Available to drive and travel as needed for shoots and production including occasional travel outside of the Greater Los Angeles area

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont tick ALL of these boxes.):

• 3-5 years of experience bringing scripts to life through Video and Film/Visual Storytelling.
• Completed internships in a related field engaged in freelance work or personal projects can be just as important as formal education.
• Strong understanding of direct-response creative and digital advertising.
• Exceptional storytelling and scriptwriting skills for video.
• Strong creative instincts with the ability to develop fresh ad angles and concepts.
• Experience with on-set creative leadership and directing talent.
• Strong visual eye with an understanding of framing performance pacing and camera placement.
• Experience working with video editors and providing clear actionable creative feedback.
• Ability to use performance data to inform creative decisions and iterate on winning concepts.
• A highly creative self-starter who can work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Curious and proactive about learning and using new AI and creative tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced constantly evolving creative environment.
• Bachelors Degree in Marketing Human Studies or a related field preferred

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage We cover100% of premiumsfor medical dental and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to3.5% of your 401k contributions ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health daysan Employee Assistance Program free weekly yoga and meditation classes and additional mental health benefits because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with ourEmployee Stock Ownership Plan where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usagefor eligible employees.
• Professional developmentopportunitieswith mentorship continuous learning programs and performance-based pay increases empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. Weve donated over$9 millionto date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $80000-$100000 plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on Californias cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please clickhere to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience knowledge skills other job-related qualifications and geographical location.

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