Video Content Creator, Creative Content (Photo & Video) NYC
at Amazon
Location
New York, New York, USA
Compensation
$133k–$185k USD
Type
full time
Posted
1 months ago
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=334
Posted $185k · in the market band
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Job description
This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes video storytelling, constantly experiments with new ideas and pushes creative boundaries across multiple platforms.
Key job responsibilities
What You’ll Do
• Develop and execute video concepts in partnership with creative direction, translating ideas into compelling visual stories
• Own the end-to-end creation of video content—shooting, editing, and producing high-quality work across formats (color, sound, motion, pacing)
• Bring a strong point of view on pacing, hooks, and structure—understanding what makes content watchable, shareable, and high-performing
• Stay deeply attuned to platform behaviors, trends, and evolving video formats, bringing forward ideas grounded in how audiences engage
• Create high-quality content at speed: capturing, editing, and iterating quickly to meet the pace of social
• Collaborate closely with the creative leads to execute against a cohesive vision and elevate the overall quality of output
• Experiment with innovative content formats, including interactive, AR, TikTok trends, and emerging social or site-first video formats.
• Build and evolve video templates and repeatable formats that enable consistent, scalable storytelling
• Manage video assets, metadata, and workflows to ensure organized, reusable content. - Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 4+ years of experience in video production, content creation, or related creative fields.
- Strong ability to translate ideas into compelling video content
- Deep understanding of video craft, editing, and platform-native storytelling
- Instinct for what makes content perform (hook, pacing, retention, shareability)
- Strong visual storytelling skills and deep understanding of site, social, and marketing content trends.
- Knowledge of AI/CG content creation tools (e.g., MidJourney) and willingness to experiment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and familiarity with After Effects or motion graphics tools (Cinema 4D, Blender etc).
- Strong organization, collaboration, and time management skills.
- Curious, innovative, and constantly exploring new formats, tools, and trends.
- Working knowledge of motion graphics, including the ability to execute simple animations and partner closely with dedicated motion designer - 4+ years of experience creating content for fashion, lifestyle, or e-commerce brands.
- Ability to independently execute projects with a bias for action.
- Passion for trend-driven, experimental storytelling that resonates with audiences
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 132,500.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
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