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

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

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

The Account Director oversees the overall strategy, planning, coordination and execution of a show’s advertising and marketing campaign. The Account Director is responsible for shaping the “story” of each client meeting and must speak holistically about advertising, both internally and externally, including brand story, industry perception, consumer strategy, creative directions and insights that will drive all parts of the campaign. The Account Director oversees and manages a team of account managers and account associates to ensure good communication and internal workflow. The Account Director also works closely with creative directors to shape a show’s marketing path.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees the strategy, planning, coordination and execution of a show’s overall advertising and marketing campaign
  • Shapes the “story” of each account, initiating long-term planning according to a show’s life cycle and sales needs
  • Sets media strategy including buying/negotiating
  • Creates insightful objectives and strategy to direct the internal team based on research and data from the digital/analytics team
  • Oversees the project briefing process, working with account managers and account associates on the execution of all deliverables
  • Leads overall communication between the client, all internal teams, and any additional agencies

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working in advertising agencies and in the theater industry
  • Experience in media strategy, buying and planning
  • Understanding of advertising/marketing principles
  • Proficiency in G-Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Keynote and Power Point
  • Extreme attention to detail and strong ability to multitask
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a range of personalities
  • Ability to keep calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • 5+ years of experience working in marketing or advertising (interactive experience / knowledge of social a plus)
  • Interest in / knowledge of the New York theater industry

SALARY: $100,000 - $110,000/year