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Full-Time

West Coast Customer Champion

Posted on 7/15/2024

Wistia

Wistia

51-200 employees

Video marketing platform for businesses

Robotics & Automation
Consulting

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in a technical support role or exemplary customer support
  • Comfortable troubleshooting webpages, using the inspect tool, and familiarity with HTML and CSS
  • Ability to maintain individual performance metrics such as number of questions answered, customer satisfaction, and SLA adherence
  • Effective communicator over various channels including live chat, email, and screen-share/phone
  • Self-learner capable of pursuing knowledge and maintaining expertise in an ever-evolving software product
  • Process-oriented with ability to think through steps, procedures, and methods to accomplish goals and answer customer questions
  • Able to leverage internal resources, search engines, and AI chat assistants in quest for information
  • Empathetic and understanding of customer’s needs and challenges
Responsibilities
  • Answer customers' questions with timeliness, empathy, and expertise
  • Coach new users through fundamentals of using Wistia and help set them up for success
  • Field questions from various customers about different parts of the Wistia product
  • Dive deeper into tough technical issues, learn solo by trying, testing, and failing, collaborate with more experienced teammates on toughest problems
  • Represent voice of the customer by sharing candid feedback, reporting bugs, and incorporating a customer-first mindset in daily interactions

Wistia offers a video marketing platform that helps businesses create, host, and analyze their video content. It operates on a subscription model, providing features like customizable video players, detailed analytics, and integrations with other marketing tools. Wistia differentiates itself by focusing on building brand affinity through engaging video content, and it is trusted by over 425,000 marketers worldwide. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively leverage video to enhance engagement and drive growth.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$19.6M

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wistia's platform is trusted by over 425,000 marketers worldwide, indicating strong market penetration and reliability.
  • The company's annual 'State of Video' report provides valuable insights and positions Wistia as a thought leader in video marketing.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Shop Circle and Orderyourvideo, enhance Wistia's ecosystem and expand its reach.

What critics are saying

  • The rise of AI technologies like Microsoft's VASA could disrupt traditional video marketing methods, posing a threat to Wistia's core offerings.
  • The competitive landscape in video marketing and hosting is intense, with major players like YouTube and Vimeo potentially overshadowing Wistia.

What makes Wistia unique

  • Wistia's focus on video marketing specifically for businesses sets it apart from broader video hosting platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.
  • Their comprehensive suite of tools, including customizable video players and detailed analytics, offers a more tailored solution for marketers compared to generic video platforms.
  • Wistia's emphasis on brand affinity and customer loyalty through high-quality video content is a unique selling point in the digital marketing space.

Benefits

Competitive salary + profit sharing

Flexible, unlimited vacation policy

Healthy (and non-healthy!) snacks and beverages

401(k), plus a company contribution

Fully paid health + dental insurance

Life + long term disability insurance

16 weeks paid parental leave

Transportation subsidies for your preferred mode

Personal budget for professional development

Lenny the Office Dog

INACTIVE