The Content Production Lead supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature. The Content Production Lead provides support to the Creative Services Team in organizing preproduction and production needs to ensure quality content is produced in a timely manner and that each project stays within budget and on schedule for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to meet all specified creative and marketing objectives, plus administrative support. This position reports to the Technical Supervisor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Leads planning and execution of advertorials, internal productions, and third-party production requests.
- Assists with all licensing, releases, and legal contract workflows in collaboration with Legal and Risk Management teams.
- Collaborates with marketing departments to coordinate production needs and logistics.
- Coordinates filming planners and communications with on-site teams to ensure preparedness and operational efficiency.
- Maintains production calendars and provLeads on-site filming logistics, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with brand and safety standard sides project status updates to ensure deadlines and organizational goals are met.
- Coordinates filming planners and communications with on-site teams to ensure preparedness and operational efficiency.
- Leads on-site filming logistics, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with brand and safety standards.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORJOB EXPERIENCE- 5+ Experience in a production office as a runner or assistant preferred.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS- A Bachelor's degree in journalism, business administration, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field preferred.
- CA Driver's License Required
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE- Strong working knowledge of zoology, taxonomy and conservation issues.
- Knowledge of video pre and postproduction scheduling.
- Project management and even planning knowledge required.
- Ability to prepare and present to large, diverse groups.
- Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
- Demonstrated ability to and collaborate closely with videographers, talent and other production staff.
- Ability to be adaptable to priorities changing rapidly and regularly and maintain open communication.
- Able to interface effectively with health care, IT and AV professionals.
SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Family Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS - Location: San Diego, CA
- Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
- Hourly Rate: $41.95
About The Salary RangesThe posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.
Fraudulent RecruitingBeware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an [redacted].org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.
If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail [redacted]. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
