Manager, Video Production

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, and Equipment Monitoring. 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:

As a Manager of Video Production, you will lead and develop a team of video producers and editors while also rolling up your sleeves to shoot and edit world-class content. You will drive the video strategy for Samsara, solving ambiguous and high-impact visual storytelling problems across multiple teams, and influence the broader direction of our video content and its impact on the company's brand and customer success stories.

This role is open to candidates who are based within 60 miles of San Francisco and will require travel up to 30% of the time.

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-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

 

In this role, you will:

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of video producers and editors, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Shoot and edit high-quality video productions across a range of formats, serving as a hands-on contributor in addition to your management responsibilities.
• Drive video strategy and solve complex, ambiguous problems that have substantial impact across multiple functional areas.
• Define workflows, production standards, and AI-enhanced toolsets that scale with the team and elevate the quality and speed of output.
• Influence the broader direction of Samsara's visual media and contribute significantly to the company's overall creative strategy.
• Translate complex technical IoT data into human-centric stories, making the "invisible" impact of Samsara's technology visible and compelling to a global audience.
• Lead deep investigations into complex production challenges, surfacing root causes and defining roadmaps for major video problem domains.
• Orchestrate complex video initiatives involving multiple teams, building consensus and alignment across organizational boundaries.
• Manage external vendors and freelance networks, ensuring a seamless extension of the internal team’s capabilities during peak production cycles.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles in every production and across your team.

Minimum requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in video production, including hands-on shooting and editing.
• 2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area and willing and able to travel when necessary
• Established subject matter expert with a deep understanding of evolving video technologies and AI-enhanced production tools.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional video projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across organizational boundaries.

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary

$105,910—$178,000 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

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.

Belonging at Samsara

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 and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations 

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