Job Description
Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
We are seeking a talented Video Editor to join Samsara's Global Communications Content Team as a key storyteller to help drive brand awareness and build connections with our customers, employees, partners, and peers. You will work on the newly formed Content Team as a subset of the Global Communications Team to create social-first videos featuring customer profiles and spotlights, product explainers and demos, employee features and talent brand assets, corporate sizzles, data stories, and general communications content. We are looking for someone who is an innovative creative with a strong track record in developing and scaling compelling content series. The ideal candidate will be nimble and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adjusting well to shifting deadlines and priorities. They should be eager to learn and willing to take on different tasks – and above all else be a resourceful, solution-oriented collaborator. A portfolio is required to be considered.
This role is open to candidates residing in the US except Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
In this role, you will:
- Edit video stories that are compelling, engaging, clear, and stay true to the brand identity, as well as our company values. You have a natural feel for tone, pacing, and target audience as well as how content should fit across various channels.
- Ingest and back-up raw footage captured in the field, along with any sourced materials. This includes organizing, labeling, and distributing to the appropriate repositories.
- Create b-roll stringouts and clean question-to-answer interview exports for transcription.
- Collaborate with various teams in Global Communications to plan and script projects. There will also be consistent cross-functional collaboration with teams outside of Global Communications, including Marketing, Product, Recruiting, and external vendors.
- Color correct, sound mix, and export correctly-formatted deliverable files that will live on our social channels, YouTube, the Samsara website, and be used for events and media.
- Anticipate and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise. This may include educating stakeholders on the post-production process as required.
- Continuously improve post-production processes. Meet regularly with the broader Content Team as a representative of the post process and offer learnings from recent projects or feedback on footage received from the field.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 5 years experience in Adobe Premiere or other editing software
- 3 years with proficiency in Adobe After Effects and working with motion graphics files (lower thirds, transitions, animated graphical elements).
- Strong understanding of storytelling over a variety of formats: social, documentary, commercials, explainers, highlight reels.
- Strong technical understanding of codecs, transcoding, and proxies.
- Ability to remain a patient, helpful, communicative collaborator in a fast-paced atmosphere with tight deadlines.
- Ability to quickly interpret and adapt to feedback from multiple stakeholders.
- Travel required up to 25%.
An ideal candidate also has:
- Advanced proficiency with motion graphics.
- Video capture experience.
- Design experience is a plus.
- Experience working in tech.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click hereif you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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