Full-Time

Video Producer

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Descript

Descript

51-200 employees

Video and podcast editing platform with AI

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$155k - $180kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Candidates must be local and able to join the office when needed.

Category
Concept Art
Character Design
3D Modeling
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Storyboarding
Graphic Design
Illustration
Motion Graphics
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Video Editing

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in video production; ability to conceive of, articulate, and execute video ideas from start to finish.
  • 3+ years of experience leading a team, with a thoughtful, empathetic approach to helping team members make their best work.
  • A demonstrated ability to develop distinctive video content that informs and engages audiences, sparks their admiration, and sticks in their consciousness. Ability to generate a lot of ideas, all the time.
  • Total mastery of video editing. A sharp eye for detail and demonstrably good taste that’s been honed over years of creative work (at work and otherwise).
  • Total command of editing tools and most other aspects of post-production. Able to lead and execute videography, lighting, and other aspects of a video shoot.
  • Deep understanding of the online video space. That includes experience with the major platforms (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and so on). You know their respective audiences, algorithms, and metrics, and the best ways to engage on each platform.
Responsibilities
  • Set a video strategy that describes how video supports our users, burnishes our brand, and fuels our growth; it defines success in both measurable and subjective terms across all our surfaces and channel; and it sets a clear direction for serial video content.
  • Understand our audience (creators of video or podcasts, at work or at home) so intimately that you’ll be able to make fast, intuitive decisions about how our video can best serve them and get their attention. You’ll use channel performance and other types of insight to continuously develop that understanding.
  • Define and develop a distinctive video brand voice. It will be complementary to and consistent with Descript’s copywriting voice. It will prioritize clarity and honesty, and allow for surprise and subversion.
  • Make a lot of video. You’ll collaborate with other teams to precisely define the video we want to make. Then you’ll make it. You’ll direct production, performance, and editing work—doing it yourself and delegating as appropriate—to deliver high-quality content aligned to channel goals.
  • Lead a video team in executing our video strategy. Define the resources we need and make sure we have them. Ensure the team understands the strategy and knows exactly what they need to do to deliver on it. Help them continuously learn, grow, and get better. And help them cut through complexity and solve thorny problems with creativity, collaboration, and grace.
  • Represent video as a discipline. Keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in a medium that’s changing incredibly fast, and continuously suggest and execute ideas for keeping Descript’s video fresh and distinctive (but never reactive or on-trend). Capture and quantify the impact of video.
  • Collaborate across teams. Work closely with Content, Product Marketing, Growth, Lifecycle, and Community teams on broader marketing goals. Collaborate regularly with Product, Design, and company leadership.

Descript provides a platform for video and podcast editing that simplifies the editing process to resemble document editing. Users can edit their multimedia content by modifying transcribed text, making it accessible for both individual creators and businesses. The platform operates on a freemium model, allowing users to start with a free basic service and upgrade for additional features like multitrack audio editing and screen recording. Descript stands out from competitors by incorporating artificial intelligence for tasks such as transcription, voice cloning, and background noise removal, which enhances content quality and reduces production time. The company's goal is to streamline digital content creation, making it easier for users to produce high-quality videos and podcasts.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$97.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven content creation tools boosts Descript's market potential.
  • Integration with SquadCast enhances Descript's comprehensive content creation solutions.
  • Partnership with Podbean expands Descript's market reach and user experience.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Adobe's AI-powered tools threatens Descript's market share.
  • Integration challenges with SquadCast may disrupt services and affect user experience.
  • User privacy concerns over AI features could lead to reputational and legal challenges.

What makes Descript unique

  • Descript offers AI-powered transcription and editing, simplifying content creation processes.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface allows editing multimedia content like editing a document.
  • Descript's freemium model attracts users by offering basic services with premium upgrades.

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Benefits

Healthcare package

Catered lunches

Unlimited vacation time

Remote work option