Creative Video Director
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Creative Video Director

Western Digital

Location: San Jose,CA, USA

Date: 2024-11-17T06:07:25Z

Job Description:

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we've been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Western Digital is currently looking for a savvy and skilled Creative Video Director who will be responsible for managing the end-to-end production of video content.

In this position, you will oversee the entire video production process, from brainstorming ideas to final editing. You will also be expected to work closely and collaborate with other stakeholders across the company to ensure that the videos align with our overall brand and messaging. This role will be responsible for creating internal and external video content.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for visual aesthetics. This role requires a visionary who can translate ideas into compelling video content that engages and resonates with diverse audiences. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our video strategy and elevating our brand presence through innovative video projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and plan video projects from start to finish
  • Collaborate with Communications team members to determine project goals, timelines, and budgets
  • Coordinate all aspects of video production onsite or in studio, including shooting, editing, and post-production
  • Direct on-camera requirements during shoots
  • Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in video production
  • Ensure all videos meet quality standards and brand guidelines
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the company
  • Support the development of a distribution strategy for the video content, analyze the performance of video content, and use this data to inform future production decisions
  • Manage a core team of video editors and producers

    • Qualifications

  • 10-12 years of video production experience at a leading brand, with a strong portfolio of work
  • Proficiency with a variety of cameras and editing software, including Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience with 3D modeling and animation software such as Cinema 4D
  • Strong creative vision and the ability to develop engaging and effective video content
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines
  • Experience with onsite video production, including setting up and operating equipment, scouting locations, and coordinating with talent and crew
  • Ability to travel for onsite video production shoots
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Exceptional time management, and organizational skills
  • Highly collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with multiple stakeholders across different levels of the organization
  • Curious, flexible, and the ability to think creatively
  • Be willing to take risks
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, and can thrive under pressure
  • Someone who has a sense of humor

    • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

    Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

    Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at ...@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

    Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 01/09/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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    Compensation & Benefits Details

  • An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
  • You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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