Content Production Lead - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Content Production Lead supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature. The Content Production Lead provides support to the Creative Services Team in organizing preproduction and production needs to ensure quality content is produced in a timely manner and that each project stays within budget and on schedule for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to meet all specified creative and marketing objectives, plus administrative support. This position reports to the Technical Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Leads planning and execution of advertorials, internal productions, and third-party production requests.

• Assists with all licensing, releases, and legal contract workflows in collaboration with Legal and Risk Management teams.

• Collaborates with marketing departments to coordinate production needs and logistics.

• Coordinates filming planners and communications with on-site teams to ensure preparedness and operational efficiency.

• Maintains production calendars and provLeads on-site filming logistics, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with brand and safety standard sides project status updates to ensure deadlines and organizational goals are met.

• Coordinates filming planners and communications with on-site teams to ensure preparedness and operational efficiency.

• Leads on-site filming logistics, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with brand and safety standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE

• 5+ Experience in a production office as a runner or assistant preferred.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business administration, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field preferred.

• CA Driver’s License Required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong working knowledge of zoology, taxonomy and conservation issues.

• Knowledge of video pre and postproduction scheduling.

• Project management and even planning knowledge required.

• Ability to prepare and present to large, diverse groups.

• Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.

• Demonstrated ability to and collaborate closely with videographers, talent and other production staff.

• Ability to be adaptable to priorities changing rapidly and regularly and maintain open communication.

• Able to interface effectively with health care, IT and AV professionals.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• Family Passes

• Complimentary Tickets

• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• Local and In-House Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA

• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position

• Hourly Rate: $41.95

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting

Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail [email protected]. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to [email protected] and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.