Job DescriptionThe STARZ Creative team is a creative and production resource for STARZ properties and divisions. We work closely with our partners to conceptualize and develop brand and series marketing materials that meet business goals and push creative boundaries. The Lead Preditor produces and edits breakthrough, highly impactful creative that consistently impresses internal partners. They are a leader who sets the creative bar for the Creative Services department. They are exceedingly detail oriented, boundlessly creative, and an expert-level producer and editor. They lead by example and creatively motivate their peers through their high artistic standards. Having a peerless work ethic and desire to actively mentor Preditors and Senior Preditors is essential. This role will specialize in Brand Marketing and Originals Marketing promotions, creating top-tier multi-title promos and reels for Brand, and trailers, teasers, and thematics for Originals, as just a few examples, while also taking on additional work for Digital Marketing, Direct Response, and other areas of the business as internal needs should require.
Responsibilities - Produce and edit breakthrough, highly impactful creative that executes on all strategic direction, consistently impresses internal partners, and is referenced for future assignments
- Lead the creative development of marketing campaigns, through concepting and pitching, establishment of tone and structure, and execution and implementation across multiple assets
- Actively seek out innovative new approaches to video promotion
- Infuse brand guidelines into all work and champion the same with the rest of the team
- Reenforce best practices and workflow processes for the team
- Engage in team meetings and brainstorming sessions as a leading contributor
- Mentor Preditors and Senior Preditors in the creative development of compelling promotional materials
- Reliably speak on behalf of the Creative Services Video team in cross-department meetings
- Demonstrate a proficient ability to creatively incorporate sound design elements within Premiere
- Handle a wide variety of rush requests while maintaining a high level of quality
- Apply adept critical thinking skills to solve a wide array of creative challenges as they arise
- Dependably contribute on occasional shoots, either as an on-set producer (i.e. directing the shoot or conducting talent interviews) or as an on-location editor (i.e. editing event pieces and rush deliverables)
- Lead all assigned shoot planning with an extreme attention to detail
- Troubleshoot as required the workstation, applications, and performance of connected services to determine whether escalation is required
- Work with Campaign Management to monitor production schedules to deliver initial cuts ahead of due dates, in order to allow adequate time for revisions prior to deadlines
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail for all work
Qualifications & Skills - Expert-level knowledge of Premiere and ability to use it for creative problem solving
- Minimum 7 contiguous years of contemporary employment in broadcast or OTT as a promotional video editor and producer
- Expert level producing and creative editing skills
- Proven national level advertising and programming editorial as seen in professionally produced reel
- High level of knowledge producing marketing materials for the digital space
- Superior time management skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
Compensation$120,000-$140,000
Our Benefits- Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
- Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
About the CompanySTARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
EEO StatementStarz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.