Lead Multimedia Producer at Yamaha Guitar Group – Calabasas, California
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About This Position
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. is a leading manufacturer committed to providing the best products for guitar players through several distinct brands: Yamaha, Line 6, and Ampeg, as well as the brands of Córdoba Music Group: Córdoba and Guild guitars, HumiCase instrument cases, and DeArmond® pickups.
DESCRIPTION
Yamaha Guitar Group is a leading manufacturer of electric guitar and bass products, consisting of the “Line 6”, “Ampeg”, “Cordoba” & “Guild” brands. We are looking for a Lead Multimedia Producer to join the team!
Yamaha Guitar Group is a small company, so our ideal candidate can work cross-functionally and collaborate to find the best solutions to complex problems. Our company has a unique culture, including game nights, company “jams”, and corporate sustainability and responsibility efforts to constantly improve our impact globally.
The Lead Multimedia Producer will be an essential contributor to the Marketing Communications group. The successful candidate will have exceptional video production skills, with a strong eye for aesthetics that align with the music products industry and all five identities of YGG’s brands.
This role will be responsible for producing videos for social media, email campaigns, live events, websites, training, and other marketing deliverables. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 3+ years of experience and passion for video production, covering videography, video editing, photography, and image retouching/processing. The Lead Multimedia Producer is a collaborative self-starter, should have excellent project management and self-organizational skills. This role will collaborate with YGG Marketing + Product teams to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of our video content.
This Role will be hybrid based from our Calabasas office and individual must be comfortable commuting every week to the office.
Essential Job Description:
In this role you will:
Pre-Production Management: Collaborate with the Brand Product Marketing team on tactical GTM creation for video components, brainstorm with internal staff on content ideation, and develop detailed Scope of Work (SOW) documents for all projects and campaigns.
Production Management: Manage all technical logistics for video shoots, including equipment rentals and location scouting, to ensure a smooth, professional, and efficient production process.
Capture Compelling Video: Shoot high-quality video content in both studio and on-location environments, maintaining a high level of technical execution across diverse and fast-paced filming scenarios.
Visual Storytelling Mastery: Go beyond basic editing by creating compelling narratives and incorporating motion graphics and digital effects to elevate the final product.
Craft Immersive Audio: Record, edit, mix, and master professional sound design to create an engaging and impactful soundscape for all video assets.
Content Review & Approval: Manage the end-to-end review process, including overseeing contributions and deliverables from freelance vendors and external agencies.
Effort Breakdown: Maintain a balanced workload consisting of 45% Videography, 45% Video Post-Production, and 10% Still Photography.
Experience/Qualifications
What you Bring to the table
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in video production or a related field.
- Proven experience in all aspects of video production, from pre-production to post-production (filming, editing, audio mixing).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite design applications (Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) for visual storytelling.
- Experience with still photography and editing is a plus.
- Strong understanding of graphic design principles (a plus).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse clients.
- Strong creative thinker with a passion for crafting engaging multimedia content.
- Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Mac OS platforms.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt to changing needs.
- Willingness to travel (up to 1-2 weeks/year) and work occasional nights/weekends.
- Strong problem-solving and technical skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to both on-site and off-site work environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Additional Preferences:
- Experience with green screen technology.
- Experience editing videos featuring guitar music.
- Knowledge of the music and musical instruments industries (especially electric guitar).
What We Bring To The Table
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k
- Employee Assistance wellness programs
- Employee product purchase program
- Flexible work options
- Casual dress
- Vacation, sick-time, personal time, volunteer time
- 9 Company Holidays, 2 floating Holiday
- Salary Range is DOE $70,000-$80,000
The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, exclusive of overtime, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Yamaha Guitar Group will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.
So if you want to help us define the next generation of music products and instruments, we’d love to hear from you!
LOCATION YGG Calabasas HQ
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
SALARY RANGE $70,000-$80,000
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.