We believe in the power of growing your own food and reconnecting with nature. That’s why we’re on a simple, but ambitious mission: to teach the world to grow. We’re reviving the lost tradition of food and ornamental gardening, empowering people of all ages and skill levels to succeed in this deeply satisfying pastime. Join us and be part of building the world's most gardener-obsessed company

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2013, Epic has become the most followed gardening brand and is the leading creator-led, content-to-commerce business in gardening. Millions of enthusiastic gardeners come to Epic for entertaining and informative growing content across video, blogs, podcasts, social platforms, and books. Through our online store, we offer highly curated, best-in-class gardening products designed to perform well for the gardener and stand the test of time. In December 2021, Epic closed a round of financing from The Chernin Group (TCG).  In November 2022, Epic Gardening completed the acquisition of Botanical Interests, a vegetable, herb, and flower packet seed company founded in 1995 and based in Broomfield, CO. The acquisition dramatically expands Epic's product offering and go-to-market channels with the addition of 800+ SKUs and a nationwide wholesale distribution channel. Today, we are a team of over 85 employees and contractors across the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Video Production Manager, will oversee the day-to-day development pipeline, scheduling, execution and delivery of content for the company’s YouTube and social media channel network. The ideal candidate has a track record of managing digital media production workflow for YouTube channels and social platforms. Although this role is not a creative role, this person has experience with ideas and formats that will grab attention and retain audiences with the creative team. 

Preferred skills: Youtube Production, Editing, Podcast production, Written Communication, ClickUp, Canva, Photoshop, Frame.io, Slack, Riverside.

WORKING HOURS & LOCATION

This is a in-person freelance role based in San Diego, CA. This role has the potential contract-to-hire after 3 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & IMPACT

• Production: Planning low-budget but high-quality production. Manage overseeing teams, setting schedules and deadlines, time off requests, managing outside talent, freelancers, vendors, etc. 
• Process Creation: Building, running, and enforcing highly organized, structured, efficient processes. Creating, maintaining and updating production schedules from pre-production through post-production and upload
• Contract Management: Processes and maintaining production paperwork for talent. Processing payroll for talent.
• Budgeting: Establishing and managing production budgets.
• Casting: Overseeing talent and casting initiatives, including ongoing talent recruitment. Location scouting and booking locations for filming.
• Post Production: Managing post production schedules, operations, and coordinating with post teams.
• Branded Content: Working with clients and brands on schedules and deliverables.
• Podcasting: Coordinating talent schedules and general knowledge of podcast production.
  

ABOUT YOU

This is a great fit if you…

• Wake up obsessed with organization
• Possess a track record of managing digital media production workflow for YouTube channels and social platforms.
• Are experienced with ideas and formats that will grab attention and retain audiences with the creative team.
• Managed several complex production workflows, hiring, supervising, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders and partners inside and outside the organization.

This won’t be the right role if you…

• Have less than 3+ years of experience as a Production Leader.
• Have little experience producing for digital channels (Youtube preferred).
• Aren't process-oriented.

OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Our interview process for this role should take about 2 hours of your time in total. Normally, the process will look something like this:

• A 20-25 min introductory chat with People & Culture to see if we think we’re a mutual fit
• A 30-60 min chat with the hiring manager to understand your skills & background as well as understand our current landscape
• A potential meet and great with the team

This position is offered on a 1099 contractor basis. This role has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on mutual alignment and the needs of the company. If both parties find the arrangement beneficial, we will explore the possibility of converting this role into a permanent position with full-time benefits. This contractor role can expect to be paid $1,250 per week.