Paid Social Video Producer

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Video Producer/Operator to lead 3-5 weekly studio shoots in our San Francisco studio, handling planning through final asset handoff. The role requires hands-on directing, lighting, and talent coordination to produce high-quality, performance-driven content.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in video production, strong framing and storytelling skills, and a track record delivering high-volume assets in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in video production (DTC/fashion/beauty/lifestyle preferred).
• End-to-end shoot production with strong studio lighting and camera skills.
• Skilled in social-first, performance-driven content (framing, storytelling, hooks, pacing).
• Hybrid producer/operator: can shoot, light, direct talent, and problem-solve on set.
• Experience creating high-volume photo/video assets in fast-paced studios.
• Strong organization and media management; collaborates well with post teams.
• Self-sufficient, adaptable, cross-functional, versatile, multi-skilled producer.
• Talent booking/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce and lead 3-5 studio shoot days per week from planning through asset handoff.
• Own shoot logistics, timelines, talent coordination, and on-set operations.
• Translate performance briefs into scalable, test-ready video content.
• Lead visual execution on set, including art direction and shooting for framing, pacing, tone, coverage, and creative quality.
• Align with styling and merchandising teams on priority SKUs.
• Capture modular content for performance testing, including hooks, CTAs, alternate messaging, and b-roll.
• Balance creative quality, output, speed, and testing volume.
• Partner with Growth Marketing to prioritize testing needs and content opportunities.
• Partner with editors during post-production to align final assets with creative direction and performance strategy.
• Collaborate with Brand and Creative teams.
• Maintain organized file management and clean handoff to post-production.

Skills

Video Production

Studio Lighting

Content Creation

Talent Management

Media Management

End-To-End Shoot Production

Camera Skills

Art Direction

Framing

Pacing

Storytelling

Performance Testing

Content Strategy

Asset Handoff

High-Volume Asset Creation

Job description

• Produce and lead 3-5 studio shoot days per week from planning through asset handoff
• Own shoot logistics, timelines, talent coordination, and on-set operations
• Translate performance briefs into scalable, test-ready video content
• Lead visual execution on set, including art direction and shooting for framing, pacing, tone, coverage, and creative quality
• Align with styling and merchandising teams on priority SKUs
• Capture modular content for performance testing, including hooks, CTAs, alternate messaging, and b-roll
• Balance creative quality, output, speed, and testing volume
• Partner with Growth Marketing to prioritize testing needs and content opportunities
• Partner with editors during post-production to align final assets with creative direction and performance strategy
• Collaborate with Brand and Creative teams
• Maintain organized file management and clean handoff to post-production

Requirements

• 5-8+ years in video production (DTC/fashion/beauty/lifestyle preferred)
• End-to-end shoot production with strong studio lighting and camera skills
• Skilled in social-first, performance-driven content (framing, storytelling, hooks, pacing)
• Hybrid producer/operator: can shoot, light, direct talent, and problem-solve on set
• Experience creating high-volume photo/video assets in fast-paced studios
• Strong organization and media management; collaborates well with post teams
• Self-sufficient, adaptable, cross-functional, versatile, multi-skilled producer
• Talent booking/management experience
• Required to work onsite in the San Francisco office 5 days a week

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end video production, including strong studio lighting and camera skills, while effectively managing shoot logistics and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to create high-volume, performance-driven content that aligns with brand strategy and testing needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Video Production
• Studio Lighting
• Content Creation
• Talent Management
• Media Management

Hard Skills

• End-To-End Shoot Production
• Camera Skills
• Art Direction
• Framing
• Pacing
• Storytelling
• Performance Testing
• Content Strategy
• Asset Handoff
• High-Volume Asset Creation

Soft Skills

• Organization
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Problem-Solving
• Self-Sufficiency

Industry Keywords

• DTC
• Fashion
• Beauty
• Lifestyle
• Social-First Content