Who we are
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.
Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
The EH Way
At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.
- We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
- We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
- We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
- We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
- We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time
- We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average
This role
We’re looking for a highly skilled and creative Social Video Content Creator to join our in-house creative agency, reporting to the Senior Social Media Manager. In this role, you will lead the production of high-quality video content that resonates with our audience and amplifies our brand across various social media platforms. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire video production process, from ideation to final delivery, ensuring that each project is executed to the highest standard and aligns with our strategic goals. This role requires a deep understanding of social media best practices, creativity, and technical skills in videography.
We are deeply passionate about supporting our community of SME employers, HR professionals, payroll experts, industry partners, and employees. Our audience is core to our mission to make employment easier and more valuable for all, and you will need to demonstrate deep empathy when producing resources and campaigns for them. Experience working closely with designers and performance teams on bringing creative and bold campaigns to life will be important. The preferred location for the successful candidate is Sydney/Melbourne due to the need for on-site content capture.
Your key focus areas will be:
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End-to-End Video Production: Leading and managing the complete video lifecycle for social media, including planning, shooting, editing, and post-production, to create high-quality, engaging content.
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Creative and Technical Expertise: Utilizing high proficiency in videography, lighting, and editing (especially Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects) to produce polished content and drive creative innovation.
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Versatility (The “Preditor” Mindset): Operating as a multi-skilled producer, director, shooter, and editor, capable of switching between high-end studio quality and fast-turnaround, lo-fi social trends.
This will include the following:
- Lead Video Production: Manage end-to-end video production for social media, including planning, sourcing and managing talent, shooting, editing, and post-production.
- Content Creation: Creating high-quality, engaging content for various social media platforms, including written posts, images, videos, and other multimedia content.
- Videography: Planning, shooting, directing, and editing videos for social media, ensuring high production quality and alignment with our brand values.
- Technical Expertise: Utilise your expertise in videography, lighting, and editing to produce polished and professional content.
- Innovation with AI: Actively experimenting with emerging AI video and design technologies to streamline production times and create visual effects that set our brand apart from competitors.
- Creative Innovation: Bringing bold and innovative ideas to life, producing content that captures attention and drives engagement.
- Best Practices: Staying up-to-date with social media best practices and emerging trends, ensuring our social media strategy remains cutting-edge.
- Team Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, performance marketers, and other content creators, to produce cohesive and impactful campaigns.
Who you are
To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact.
For this role, you’ll also bring:
- Proven experience (minimum 4 years) in video production and content creation, with a track record of growing social media channels and driving engagement.
- The “Preditor” mindset: You are comfortable wearing all the hats – Producer, Director, Shooter, and Editor, capable of switching from shooting a polished Youtube video to editing a lo-fi TikTok trend on the fly. This includes high proficiency in videography, shooting, lighting, editing, and directing, with familiarity in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Storytelling and Innovation: A natural storyteller with a passion for creativity who always seeks to push boundaries, innovate, and elevate brand experiences through outstanding visual storytelling and impactful narratives.
- Strategic & Data-Driven Mindset: A strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative solutions and a keen understanding of audience insights. You must operate at the intersection of creativity, data, and innovation, guiding creative output by testing new ideas, insights, and strategies.
- Social Media and Campaign Expertise: Deep understanding of social media best practices, trends, and platform-specific nuances, with proven experience across socially-led campaigns that have made a significant impact. This also requires an excellent understanding of marketing principles, digital-first design, accessibility standards, and photography/videography.
- Self-Management and Problem-Solving: A motivated self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a flexible mindset, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work independently.
- Collaboration: A team player with strong collaborative skills, able to work effectively and asynchronously with global teams across departments and levels of the organisation to achieve common goals.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting compelling narratives and engaging posts.
- Detail-Oriented: Capable of thinking big picture, while also demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
- Tool Familiarity: Familiarity with project management and marketing operations tools like Slack, Asana, Hubspot, Canva, and Google Slides.
What we can offer
At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work – we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:
- You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
- You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
- You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
- You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
- You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes: a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities
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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
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