Social Video Producer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

At Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU), our mission is to bring people and nature together by providing high-quality wildlife products that bring joy to backyards across North America.

We aren't just a corporate team; we are employee-owners. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), joining our Franchise Support Center (FSC) team means becoming a partner in our shared success. This structure fosters a unique culture driven by collaboration, trust, innovation, and a true ownership mindset.

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated Social Video Producer to bring our mission to life through compelling visual storytelling. As a member of our employee-owned team, this role focuses on conceptualizing and capturing high-quality video content and photography that supports the WBU brand, promotes the hobby of backyard bird feeding, and engages our community.

This position develops and produces social media content across all formats, including short-form video, Reels, and still photography. This position also captures video for internal communications, training, and company events, and assists with studio and in-field product photography.

• Social Media Content
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  Partners with the Digital Marketing Manager to conceptualize and capture short‑form video and photo assets for WBU social channels, Marketing Planner campaigns, and Growth Social initiatives within brand standards.
• Internal Content
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  Collaborates with Communications and Training to produce videos for franchisee communications (including News from the Nest) and training platforms.
• Product & Location Photography
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  Conducts studio product photography and captures on‑location photo/video assets for marketing campaigns, social media, and internal use.
• Trend & Platform Awareness
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  Tracks social media trends, formats, and platform features to identify creative ways to attract new and younger audiences.
• Technical Setup & Direction
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  Leads technical lighting, audio, and camera setups for shoots while directing on‑camera talent to ensure high visual and brand standards.
• Post‑Production
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  Edits video content—including assembly cuts, color correction, and audio sync—and exports polished assets that align with brand standards.
• Equipment Management
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  Maintains the FSC videography, photography, and audio equipment library, ensuring all gear is prepped and in optimal working condition.
• Cross‑Departmental Collaboration
  :
  Builds strong collaborative relationships across departments to support company‑wide initiatives.
• Professional Execution
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  Manages projects with a self‑starter approach, strong organization, and clear alignment with WBU operational goals.

• Education & Experience
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  Bachelor’s degree in videography, photography, digital media, or related field; OR 3–5 years of professional content creation/production experience (or equivalent combination).
• Social Content & Reach
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  Proven track record of creating social content, especially short‑form videos that grow, reach, and attract new audiences.
• Creative & Industry Knowledge
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  Creative eye for on‑brand visual storytelling across formats, with a commitment to tracking industry trends via publications, webinars, or conferences. Nature/wildlife photography experience is a plus.
• Lighting Expertise
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  Technical mastery of studio lighting, modifiers, and on‑location natural light.
• Adobe Creative Suite
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  Hands‑on proficiency in Premiere Pro & After Effects (editing/color correction), Photoshop, Lightroom & Bridge (photo editing/asset management), and Audition or equivalent (audio post/sync).
• Workflow Tools
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  Experience using Asana or similar project management software preferred.

This is a full‑time position based in our Carmel, IN office, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule. As an Employee-Owned Company, we believe in rewarding the people who make our mission possible. We offer:

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance.
• Liberal vacation, personal, sick, and holiday leave.
• A generous discount on store merchandise so you can share in the joy of bird feeding!

Wild Birds Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.