Video Producer, Social Media

About Klarna

Klarna was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2005. Since then we've changed the banking industry forever. And now we're creating the world's smoothest shopping experience. We serve over 90 million consumers worldwide, and partner with 250,000 merchants – with a new merchant joining us every 8 minutes. Including some of the world's leading brands, such as H&M, ASOS, IKEA, Adidas, Samsung and Lufthansa. Our offices are spread over 17 different markets, hosted by 5000+ employees from 100+ nationalities.

Who you are: 

The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and is a doer of social media who understands what goes into making compelling and engaging digital content. 

You have excellent interpersonal skills. You understand natively how to capture content within social platforms (Instagram Creator Tools and Tiktok especially) and are able to provide visual best practices on social assets. If you are an organized and process-oriented individual, with an interest in planning productions but also have experience getting into developing the work - this is the right role for you. 

We are looking for someone who loves social media, emerging content, and design. Someone who is willing to jump in where they can to create amazing work - from photography to design to prop styling to animation. 

What you will do: 

This role is very hands-on and you are an integral part of the team’s creative output. You will help drive the production process in partnership with our team PM and follow through with the development of the work. Jumping in when needed to help edit the creative when needed. 

Creativity, energy, and a positive attitude are critical to succeed in this role. You will combine editorial principles with brand storytelling in a variety of social-first formats (short-form, animated, and/or long-form documentary-style videos, etc.) You must have a passion for the ever-evolving world of social media and video editing with a dedication to organization and process. 

You will be working closely with our Sr. Creatives on all content projects and reporting to the Head of Global Social on the Brand Media and Social team.  

Responsibilities

  • Produce regular, engaging social-first videos with a heavy emphasis on storytelling
  • Work on same-day turn around real-time content for reactive brand social moments 
  • Lead and handle communications and workflows, ensuring effective exchange of information for all social content shoots 
  • Oversee coordination with any internal production stakeholders for shoots that we facilitate internally
  • Plan, handle, and communicate efficient internal and external workflows, and work on its improvements
  • Partner with our Sr. Community Manager to gather insights and product context for productions 
  • Work collaboratively with your Marketing and Product Development & Design counterparts to ensure that the creative that is being developed is aligned to our brand guidelines, standards, and look/feel 
  • Work side by side with our team PM to eliminate time-sensitive bottlenecks, track production budgets, and produce high-quality creative expediently
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest marketing creative concepts to provide innovative social content design ideas and visuals to challenge the status quo and push the creative envelope
  • Ability to excel in tight timelines and fast turnaround times; strong problem-solving skills to deliver outstanding creative assets on time and on strategy
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
  • Ability to follow departmental procedures, including approval processes.

Requirements

  • 4+ years experience in a production role with at least 2 years of editing experience
  • Experience working on social media is a must
  • Must have a passion and interest for capturing and communicating brand stories through digital media.
  • Proficiency with a range of Adobe Creative Products (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Proficiency with Adobe After Effects compositing and animation skills: strong typography skills, animation, motion/camera tracking, and keying, etc.
  • Knowledge of formatting / crafting for specific social media platforms, i.e. TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Klarna is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.