Director of Original Video Content

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Hiring Remotely in Los Angeles, CA
Remote
Consumer Web • Digital Media • Social Media
The Role

Your Role at MediaLab


As the Director of Original Video Content, you will oversee the creation of unique, high-quality video content that is critical to our brands, with a particular focus on Genius.


You are a highly organized creative professional who is passionate about producing exceptional video content. While you thrive in the ideation and conceptual phases of content creation, you also have a strong understanding of the logistics and attention to detail required to see projects through to completion.


We are specifically seeking candidates based in or near Los Angeles, California, as this role will require close collaboration with teams and resources in the area.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as content lead on original video production including conception, artist identification, and execution. 
  • Potential to manage and grow a team as the organization evolves.
  • Book and schedule talent for all original Genius video series. 
  • Conduct interviews with artists including research and scripting when applicable.
  • Maintain and organize all details regarding artist relationships and related content publishing, primarily utilizing Monday.com. 
  • Manage the relationship between MediaLab and contracted third party video production agencies: oversee day to day details, production logistics, editing feedback, and publishing timelines.
  • Develop relationships with labels & artists, and identify and connect with emerging artists to collaborate with on Genius. 
  • Collaborate with VP of Content Strategy and team stakeholders on artist targeting and content development. 
  • Act as the Genius QC lead, ensuring the quality of published videos.
  • Assist in securing music licenses for original Genius video content.

What We’re Searching For

  • 5+ Years of experience in music-focused media.
  • Experience working with artists and talent
  • A deep passion and knowledge of music, especially Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B, and/or Latin Music.
  • Knowledge of project management tools such as Monday, Asana or Trello.
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple productions or projects with competing deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus
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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
95 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

@MediaLab we build, acquire & grows internet brands.

Driven by our mission to build community among our social media and mobile platforms, we invest in shared services and programmatic monetization through our social media exchange to connect purposeful brands with our vast audience of 95M+ Monthly Users (& growing).

Assembly Exchange is our owned and operated social media exchange providing programmatic access to diverse and elusive social audiences via our portfolio of owned & operated social networks including Kik, WorldStarHipHop, Amino Apps, Genius, Imgur and more.

MediaLab HQ is based in Santa Monica, California, with a growing presence in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil & broader Latin America.

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There are so many startups out there. What makes MediaLab so special?

1. We're small but tenacious. Motivated & hungry. Excited by the growth we've seen each year since our founding.
2. You see the day in and day out impact of YOUR work.
3. No sitting in a corner working on a tiny fraction of something impactful. Come here and actually OWN stuff.

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