Manager, Video Production

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

As a Manager of Video Production, you will lead and develop a team of video producers and editors while also rolling up your sleeves to shoot and edit world-class content. You will drive the video strategy for Samsara, solving ambiguous and high-impact visual storytelling problems across multiple teams, and influence the broader direction of our video content and its impact on the company's brand and customer success stories.

This role is open to candidates who are based within 60 miles of San Francisco and will require travel up to 30% of the time.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.


• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.


• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.


• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together, and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. 

In this role, you will:

• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of video producers and editors, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Shoot and edit high-quality video productions across a range of formats, serving as a hands-on contributor in addition to your management responsibilities.


• Drive video strategy and solve complex, ambiguous problems that have substantial impact across multiple functional areas.


• Define workflows, production standards, and AI-enhanced toolsets that scale with the team and elevate the quality and speed of output.


• Influence the broader direction of Samsara's visual media and contribute significantly to the company's overall creative strategy.


• Translate complex technical IoT data into human-centric stories, making the "invisible" impact of Samsara's technology visible and compelling to a global audience.


• Lead deep investigations into complex production challenges, surfacing root causes and defining roadmaps for major video problem domains.


• Orchestrate complex video initiatives involving multiple teams, building consensus and alignment across organizational boundaries.


• Manage external vendors and freelance networks, ensuring a seamless extension of the internal team’s capabilities during peak production cycles.


• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles in every production and across your team.

Minimum requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in video production, including hands-on shooting and editing.


• 2+ years of people management experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.


• Based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area and willing and able to travel when necessary


• Established subject matter expert with a deep understanding of evolving video technologies and AI-enhanced production tools.


• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional video projects from concept to delivery.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across organizational boundaries.