Wanted: Yoda Of YouTube
Dear Yoda of YouTube/producer/videographer/phone glued to your hand… whatever you call yourself :)
If you’ve been searching through countless lifeless job listings…
Almost slipping into a deep coma from the “We’re looking for a highly experienced head of content and videographer... blah blah blah” job adverts...
And you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to join the fastest-growing digital agency in Australia (soon to be the world muahahaha).
Then this will be the most important job listing you ever read.
Here’s why...
My name is Sabri Suby and I am looking for a sharp and switched-on Digital-First Content Producer to join my team.
But not any old producer, no. I’m looking for the ‘Yoda of YouTube.
Someone who lives and breathes everything video.
I like to think of it as…
MrBeast Meets Colin And Samir With A Sprinkle Of D-Rock
You must be someone who lives on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
And know how to identify and jump on trends immediately.
Producing epic content should be your life.
Now, a little about me…
I run King Kong.
Over 90 Of The Wildest, Most Passionate Bunch Of Lunatic Marketers You've Ever Worked With...
And this is just one of the reasons we’ve been named in the Top 100 Coolest Companies in Australia 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Anthill Magazine.
We’ve also been named the 9th most innovative media company in Australia by the AFR.
Look, the list goes on and on…because we’ve seriously won more awards than you can shake a stick at…
With the explosive growth of our agency, we have an exciting opportunity for a full-time in-house Head of YouTube + Motion Content to join our tribe and support our company to world domination!
This role is essential to the content evolution of King Kong. You will be developing high-quality content for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
If you have an artistic flare, a keen eye for detail, a talent for storytelling and experience in the complete video production process this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for an all-in YouTube Producer who can:
- Organize production schedules for multiple editors across multiple timezones.
- Schedule edit notes and give constant feedback for content that goes out daily
- Work with the team constantly and consistently to improve turnaround times.
- Understand how to be mobile-first in producing content on iPhone and optimized for multiple social channels (e.g. Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, LinkedIn and beyond)
- Identify and jump on trends to ensure our brand is operating at the speed of culture.
- Researching trends and tactics for retention against YouTube algorithm
- Analysing and reviewing video stats, data and analytics after posting content (so we can see what’s hitting and what’s not)
- Produce content within production costing and time limitations.
- Post content on social networks (YouTube + Tiktok being the main ones but others are also super key for us!)
- Want to know more about us? Check us out on https://kingkong.co
But Before You Get ALL Excited…I’ll Stop You There...
Because this role won’t be a walk in the park.
We’re a fast-paced agency who demands nothing but the very best.
We’re looking for someone who operates fasts and can edit quickly.
So if you're looking for THAT opportunity to join the fastest growing agency in Australian (soon the world)
Here’s What To Do Next...
Please take the time to write a Cover Letter that tells me about YOU.
Not some wishy-washy cover letter like…
“I’m 22-year-old Capricorn from Fitzroy - who enjoys vegan cheese, matcha tea and Master Chef”...
No.
I want the details.
The juice.
The nitty-gritty.
Specifically why you think you would be the perfect fit for this role.
And provide us with links to some of your favourite work.
If you can’t take the time to do this.
Please don’t waste my time or yours by applying.
Best of luck.
Sabri + Team King Kong
What we're looking for:
- THE MINIMUM: Own, run, manage, and execute all facets of producing 4-8+ Long Form videos/month + 30-40 short-form videos a month. Running the team, managing schedules, and focusing in on getting sh*t done.
- NEED: Expert in all things YouTube production. You live in the YouTube Studio, you can read a retention chart, and know what’s trending, how to decipher CTR/AVD, and how to implement lessons learned into new content.
- MUST: An EXPERT in shooting and producing videos on iOS and Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, or any other main camera systems.
- A BIG PLUS: If you have built YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook channels and pages to 50k+ subscribers, followers, cult members you name it.
- GOTTA HAVE: An unyielding thirst to create and are bang on with a calendar (we move quickly, and we gotta have organization!)
- A LOVE: For all things social and viral (Top 5 creators, go. No seriously, tell us who and why)
- THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: They have exceptional attention to detail and be open to feedback throughout the creative process as well as being a people person.
- BUT OF COURSE: Expert-level experience with social media content creation.
The juicy part:
- Generous salary - we want Australia's best talent and reward as such.
- Extensive training and full support - we take training very seriously and will provide you with the industry's very best training, giving you the knowledge and confidence needed for greatness.
- Amazing growth prospects and upward mobility in our fast-paced agency.
- INSANE events - You name it and we've probably done it.
- Company trips away - such as glamping, Bali & Thailand.
- Two days work from home - because sometimes you just want to wear your comfy pants and slippers.
- Location? We are currently hiring for both remote and on-site positions in Melbourne and Los Angeles, so everyone is welcome to apply. However, if you are located in Melbourne or LA, please make sure to mention this.
We move at a lightning pace! Only successful candidates will be contacted. If you haven't been invited via email to a call with us 5 business days after submitting your application, unfortunately you haven't been successful this time around!