Creator - Film + Social

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. 

Are you a communications and storytelling ninja? Do you know how to build and execute strategic communications campaigns that educate your audience and celebrate champions? Then this role could be for you! 

About The Role

Zipline is expanding in the U.S. and will be delivering food, medicine, retail items and more directly to people’s homes in many states across the country in the next few years. We are looking for a creative risk-taker to join our film & social team. This is a high autonomy role where you’ll handle creation of video content from ideation to final deliverable and posting. We are looking for a candidate with a strong, unique POV who can tell narrative stories about the brand but through the lens of their own singular, creative vision. No death-by-committee. No long meetings. And no 20 slide decks to sell through one idea. Just make cool content.

You will be responsible for filming, producing, and editing videos that engage our audiences. Your work will shape how the world sees Zipline and our game-changing innovation. You’ll build our brand, bring our magical experience to life and generate awareness and advocacy for Zipline’s work and operations. By doing that, you’ll help millions of people save time and get access to faster, more convenient and more affordable delivery that’s better for the environment. You’ll thrive in this role if you are mission-driven, entrepreneurial, flexible, like to work in fast-paced environments, intellectually curious, work well cross-functionally, and are equal parts creative and hard working.

This Role Will Require You To:

• Be a creative wizard, a multi-tasker, a video/content capture magician. 
• Shoot high-quality video content that captures Zipline’s operations, culture, and impact.
• Capture footage of Zipline’s technology, team members, customers, and partners across various locations.
• Own multiple projects from start to finish and multi-task effectively. 
• Walk up to strangers and pull a story out of them on camera.
• Edit across multiple programs - Adobe CC, Figma, Blackmagic design, & more.
• Stay updated on video trends, social media best practices, and emerging technologies to keep Zipline’s content fresh and engaging.

To Note:

• We shoot continuously— 80% on iPhone, 20% on cinema rig
• The lighting isn’t always ideal
• Day shoots can unexpectedly become night shoots
• There are lots of high pressure shots 
• There are lots of “firsts” to capture where you absolutely have to get it right

What You’ll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience shooting, producing and creating compelling short and long form videos in a fast-paced environment. (In-house tech experience is preferred). 
• Proven strong storytelling skills—ability to craft engaging narratives through video.
• Craft comes first, but a part 107 drone license is nice to have!
• Expertise in using professional camera equipment, drones, stabilizers, and lighting gear is a plus but not required. 
• Proven experience creating compelling content. 
• Experience with motion graphics and basic animation (a plus, but not required).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for visual composition and detail.
• Passion for Zipline’s mission and the desire to create work that makes an impact.
• Ability to travel for work to capture content (approximately 30%) 

You’ll Thrive in the Role If:

• You’re creative, flexible, nimble and a self-starter who collaborates well cross-functionally
• You like to work in fast-paced environments, are great at multitasking, think outside the box, and can go with the flow 
• You have excellent attention to detail 
• You are intellectually curious and a team player 
• You are passionate and excited about Zipline’s mission, impact and products 
• You’re comfortable as an “intrepreneur,” look for ways to continuous improve and take ownership

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