careers
SpotCo has played a leading role in developing Broadway’s most iconic brands, from the stenciled typography of Rent to the strikingly bold star of Hamilton. We are a team of storytellers and research nerds, digital gurus and media-buying mavens — all driven by both brains and guts. We take laughter seriously and leave our egos at the door. We celebrate diversity because we know it makes us stronger. We are passionate about what we do, and compassionate in how we do it. We believe our end goal is to enrich the lives of audiences from all around the world. And that is what motivates us. It’s a tremendous (and inspiring!) task; are you up for the challenge?
All resumes should be sent to: resumes@spotnyc.com
ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE
The Account Associate provides day-to-day coordination and management for all creative projects that move through the agency on a given show – including, but not limited to: digital, print, outdoor, direct mail, social media and broadcast deliverables. The Account Associate keeps the status of all deliverables and understands the overall creative process in order to develop timelines, gather the appropriate experts for project collaboration and move a project forward in the workflow process to ensure deadlines are met.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creative/Account Management:
- Act as primary liaison between Account and Creative teams, and manage the dailyworkflow of all creative projects from start to finish:
- Work closely with the Account Manager on media plan to develop deliverables list,and to outline all upcoming projects
- Open jobs in Chase and Basecamp
- Disseminate all creative briefs and timelines with relevant teams on Basecamp
- Keep timelines, deadlines and creative briefs current in Basecamp as workprogresses on each project
- Schedule all internal meetings needed to complete a given project
- Keep notes of internal meetings and distribute accordingly
- Route all jobs internally for client approval
- Traffic all media-secured print, broadcast, digital, eblasts, etc.
- Act as vendor’s main point of contact and coordinate color proofing and printingwhen necessary
- Maintain up-to-date and organized files of all projects on Google Drive
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- True problem solver—able to anticipate roadblocks and offer solutions
- Detail-oriented while managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a range of personalities
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced office environment
- Familiarity with design applications as well as Keynote, Google Sheets, PowerPointand Excel
- A team player—willing and able to jump in and get your hands dirty on any and alltypes of projects
- Able to work a hybrid schedule (in-person and remote)
- Love of theatre a plus
SALARY: $45,000 - $50,000/year
SENIOR MOTION DESIGNER/EDITOR
The Senior Motion Designer/Editor is a solution-oriented and innovative individual that oversees video projects at SpotCo. This position is able to distill concepts into motion executions and invent brand expressions that are unique and brand defining. This position is part of a collaborative, creative team that is responsible for creating the highest caliber video and broadcast content for our clients.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Brainstorm motion concepts and present ideas to the internal creative team
- Responsible for expanding a show’s brand identity in motion, including broadcast, online and social content
- Update management re: technical requirements (software/equipment updates/purchases needed to stay with or get ahead of the times)
- Have respect for all working parties and help create a safe, open, honest and positive working environment
- Design/edit TV and online graphic spots
- Collaborate with writers and Art Directors to produce spots that meet/exceed client expectations
- Design complex graphics and animation using collaborative and independent input and creativity
- Create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes
- Encode, convert, and edit videos
- Handle multiple projects concurrently, balancing time constraints while maintaining quality
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure that all ideas can be executed within budget and timeframe
- Collaborate with the Design, Digital, and Copy teams on campaign development, and to maintain consistency across all media
- Manage a Motion Designer and support their growth path and development
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Video Editor with at least 5 years of professional experience
- A strong reel showcasing motion work, animations, and 3D integration
- Proficient in in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and working knowledge of Cinema 4D or Blender
- Experience with Pro Tools for audio editing and sound design
- A solid understanding of visual storytelling and cinematic techniques
- Comfortable with typography and design principles
- Must be Mac-based and comfortable working within the MacOS environment
- Love of theater a plus
SALARY: $90,000 - $95,000/year