Senior Video Editor and Animator

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a talented video expert to help support the Brand Studio team within the Marketing Org at Contentful. Brand Studio is Contentful’s in-house team of designers, content marketers, and PMs. The ideal candidate will excel at production and post production activities, with a deep expertise in video editing and animation.

What to expect?

• Collaborate with the Brand studio team to understand, scope, script, storyboard, budget, allocate resources, project manage and produce video that meets the needs of our audience (and internal stakeholders)

• Work closely with Creative Director, Content Director and PMM Leads to develop video products that helps us educate, inspire and activate our key personas; as well as builds a credible Contentful brand

• Create and develop multimedia (audio/video) content for customer stories, internal company announcement videos, external promotional social videos, product marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and other enterprise-wide projects

• Work with PM to manage day-to-day aspects of video production projects, including: schedules, project scope, change requests, internal and client reviews, etc

• Support planning video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations

• Sets up, and operates various production equipment including cameras, audio, and video recorders

• Work with other stakeholders in Denver to reserve and rent equipment for on-site shoots

• Shoot a variety of content including interviews, b-roll, live demos, events, etc.

• Record and edit video and sound projects, including:

  • Select program format for final output
  • Capture / import media
  • Organize / maintain raw media files
  • Edit footage and sound files
  • Create and insert static and motion graphics, titling, addingmusic/voice-over/sfx
  • Manage media
  • Archive project media

• Work with Marketing Teams to publish and internally socialize final pieces to all appropriate channels, per content dissemination plan, to ensure cross-functional partners can leverage the video you produce, where appropriate

• Collaborate with Marketing Teams to measure and report on video’s impact on revenue and help us analyze the data to inform future content plans

• Help us work smarter, not harder, by brainstorming how we can best repurpose each asset to fully maximize the potential of each effort

• May be responsible for photography projects on an as needed basis

What you need to be successful

• 5+ years in-house video production experience
• A portfolio of well executed, impactful video projects that you have worked on from start to finish; both live action and motion graphics
• Experience working with designers to animate top-notch graphics from Illustrator into After Effects
• A familiarity background in graphic design, typography, illustration, storytelling, motion, video and similar disciplines
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities alongside team members to hit competing deadlines
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback to move the team and their work forward
• Experience working with tech company content is preferred

• You are

  • An advocate for all things video, passionate about its importance and contribution in the overall business strategy
  • Naturally curious about problems and enjoy implementing innovative and creative ways to solve them
  • Motivated to create new ideas and concepts from provided team strategies
  • A stellar communicator and presenter, always focused on keeping collaboration positive and productive
  • Have a working knowledge of latest video best practices and technologies, experience of designing for conversion, and working through technical validation of creative concepts/design through to complete design system thinking
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana

*A portfolio with links to relevant video work is required.

What’s in it for you?

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive healthcare package covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents.
• Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
• We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, compassion days for loss, education days, and volunteer days
• Company paid parental leave to care for and focus on your growing family
• Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
• A monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business.

The application deadline is 6/24/25

The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

Colorado Salary Range: $124,000 - $144,000 This position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s equity plans.

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Who are we?

Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real-time experimentation, powering next-generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide.

Everyone is welcome here!

“Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!

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