Job Description

The Demand Generation team is looking for an experienced assistant editor with a creative eye, logistical mind, and the ability to help prep videos at volume. We create performance marketing content for all our products and software, and creative testing has been an awesome and powerful lever as we welcome sellers big and small to the Square community. We are working to create hundreds of assets every quarter with this program.

Each video we create for the Demand Gen Program includes product shots with UI being front and center. Our program follows very specific motion + brand guidelines, you will work within those parameters when doing all work. In 2023, we are scaling up our video output with the goal of guiding growth across all Square customer markets.

You have an organized nature, especially when it comes to media management, communication, and planning. The Assistant Editor assists in the day-to-day details to refine the post production process and maximize productivity for Editors and beyond. You will be joining a growing internal post production team as we work to transition all post production efforts in-house. You are our secret weapon to help improve the post production process and tackle editorial requests that give much-needed time back to our Editors and Post Production Artists.

You have the experience, patience, to intake RAW assets and aid our Editors in getting the creative over the finish line. You have a natural instinct for choosing the most effective shots from RAW footage. You're comfortable preparing Adobe Premiere project files and have an impeccable eye for folder organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Video Editor, Post Producer, Associate Post Producer and Creative Infrastructure team throughout the post production process
• Comb b-roll packages and source media, selecting the best shots for usage in various videos
• Prep for video editing, color correction and sound design/editing/mixing i.e. file preparation, XMLs, OMFs
• Aid the Video Editor in music search & selection
• Gather and transfer all forms of media into editing software and ensure each was updated in the correct format 
• Communicate project updates, concerns, and ideas to Video Editors and Artists
• Maintain proper file organization within Square’s asset management systems
• Assist in offloading RAW assets to on-prem SAN on as needed basis

Qualifications

• Candidates must be local to the San Francisco/Bay Area
• ​​​​​Knowledge and comfort in Adobe Premiere Pro (knowledge of other post-production tools is a plus)
• Understanding of post production workflows and standard video file formats, codecs, and delivery specs
• Basic comprehension of the overall video/film production process
• Social media experience - Formatting for 1x1, 9x16, 4x5 for IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok, etc.
• Strong communication skills, experience with Slack and Google Suite
• Must have access to reliable transportation
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay area and be willing to travel to the SF and Oakland offices on as needed basis

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in or for ad agency or post production studios.
• Working knowledge of asset management systems like Box, LucidLink, and local storage area networks
• Interest in programs such as After Effects for light motion graphics and animation work

Additional Information

Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Zone A: USD $94,400 - USD $115,400 Zone B: USD $87,800 - USD $107,400 Zone C: USD $80,300 - USD $98,100 Zone D: USD $70,800 - USD $86,600

To find a location’s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. 

Benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement Plans including company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance 
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D. and disability benefits 
• Perks such as WFH reimbursements and free access to caregiving, legal, and discounted resources

This role is also eligible to participate in Block's equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies, and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a commission plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

We’re working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. _WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE’RE DOING TO BUILD A WORKPLACE THAT IS FAIR AND SQUARE? CHECK OUT OUR I+D PAGE. _

Additionally, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company with a focus on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD, we build tools to help more people access the economy. Square helps sellers run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions, business software, and banking services. With Cash App, anyone can easily send, spend, or invest their money in stocks or Bitcoin. Spiral (formerly Square Crypto) builds and funds free, open-source Bitcoin projects. Artists use TIDAL to help them succeed as entrepreneurs and connect more deeply with fans. TBD is building an open developer platform to make it easier to access Bitcoin and other blockchain technologies without having to go through an institution.