Video Production Lead

Summary

Join SandboxAQ, a high-growth company delivering AI solutions, as a Video Production Lead (Education & Product Content). You will lead the creation of compelling video content for various audiences, overseeing all stages of production from concept to delivery. This role demands creative vision, strong leadership, and hands-on production skills. You will manage a small team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality output within tight deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management skills, proven video production experience, and excellent communication abilities. This is a highly collaborative and execution-oriented role in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven experience in video production, with a strong portfolio showcasing educational and product-related content
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A passion for bringing complex concepts to a broad audience while maintaining accuracy
• Demonstrated creative leadership with the ability to guide a team from ideation through execution
• Experience operating solo and managing a small video production team
• Experience in end-to-end video production (from initial ideation and script-writing through production and post-production)
• Proficiency in video production tools and software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro)
• A passion for science and/or education
• Experience working with external vendors and managing production budgets

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end video production process, from concept development to final delivery
• Develop creative concepts and storylines that align with our brand and educational goals
• Work with subject matter experts to develop scripts and other video assets
• Manage a small video production team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Oversee relationships with external vendors and freelancers, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand content needs and translate them into effective video strategies
• Direct on-set production when needed and step into hands-on roles (shooting, editing, etc.) as required
• Ensure consistency in style, tone, and quality across all video content

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with visual and graphic design, graphics development, typography, color, and visual theories
• Experience in both educational content creation and product marketing videos
• Background in instructional design or training content development
• Skills in motion graphics, animation, or advanced post-production techniques
• Portfolio will be required upon application
• A portfolio demonstrating your passion and high design craft for clear, engaging, and informative videos
• Work examples should demonstrate: Information rich, approachable, and engaging storylines
• Creative thinking from problem to ideation to solution
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team
• Please note your specific involvement in each piece of the portfolio

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonuses
• Equity
• Competitive salaries
• Stock options depending on employment type
• Generous learning opportunities
• Medical/dental/vision
• Family planning/fertility
• PTO (summer and winter breaks)
• Financial wellness resources
• 401(k) plans