Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
The Lead Content Creator, TikTok will sit within our Creative Marketing Team, while working day-to-day within our Social Media Squad. Working as a cross-functional team you will collaborate with strategists, writers and Content Creators all with an eye towards building best-in-class social media campaigns and content. You'll be responsible for developing and executing visual content on TikTok that is consistent and authentic to the brand.
You are passionate for social media with a strong understanding of TikTok and its audiences. You are a natural storytelling and thrive in a fast-paced environment, working under tight deadlines and you will routinely need balance multiple projects and competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Identify trends on the rise and quickly create content to drive innovation, grow engagement and community size within the platform
- Collaborate with the Social Media Squad to develop content strategy, monthly posting calendar and content pillars for TikTok
- Create content that aligns with marketing strategies, product launches and key campaigns
- Stay up to date on internet and automotive culture, staying nimble and open to experimenting with new creative concepts
- Ability to research, script and shoot engaging content while maintaining brand authenticity
- Create, shoot and edit comfortably as well as on the the TikTok app
- Build and cultivate Rivian's TikTok community
- Identify and monitor emerging social media trends and technologies
- Contribute to other projects where needed
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience creating content for TikTok
- 4+ years videography and video editing
- Portfolio demonstrating storytelling on TikTok and links to social media accounts
- Automotive industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree required
- Intriguing storyteller, out of the box thinker and engaging personality
- Deep understanding of TikTok trends and internet culture
- Excellent collaborative skills
- Exceptional presentation skills for internal creative presentations
- Expert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
- Hands on experience using various social media platforms
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to change directions quickly
- Ability to receive feedback and execute modifications to in-progress projects
- Attention to detail, strategic thinking and instincts for creative storytelling
- Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Collaborative spirit; sense of humor and shared purpose
- Willingness to travel and work during non traditional times
- Travel 30% of time
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $150,000-$173,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
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