Video Production Lead

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

VIDEO PRODUCTION LEAD - EL SEGUNDO, CA  
We are looking for a versatile, passionate and experienced Video Production Lead who can create compelling content across a variety of mediums for a diverse set of audiences. This role blends creative vision and technical expertise to tell Skyryse’s story in compelling and innovative ways — from ideation through final production.

From capturing dynamic footage of our products to editing content with attention to narrative and technical accuracy, this Video Production Lead will work in partnership with the VP of Sales and the Head of Communications to effectively communicate Skyryse’s brand and vision.

This role requires a keen creative eye, strong storytelling abilities, and technical expertise to deliver compelling visual content that aligns with our brand vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end video production, from concept to final edit.


• Capture a range of content that communicates the Skyryse story, from short-form social clips to brand campaigns, in partnership with the Head of Communications 


• Maintain a high attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sensibility, ensuring all content aligns with brand guidelines.


• Develop creative video strategies to engage audiences across platforms.


• Develop playbooks to streamline collaboration and content production with cross functional teams 


• Manage timelines and resources efficiently for all productions.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for content production, ensuring ongoing coordination and alignment with technical teams including Engineering, Operations, Flight Testing, and General & Administrative Departments to capture Skyryse’s growing successes


• Stay up to date with emerging technology and storytelling techniques within the aviation community to keep content fresh and innovative.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience.


• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Media Studies, Communications, or a related field.


• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of production work, from agile social media content to premium brand storytelling (no student portfolios please) 


• Proven ability to film, edit, direct, and produce.


• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and with external production partners.


• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry-standard editing tools.


• Understanding of lighting, sound, and cinematography techniques.


• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple productions simultaneously.


• Background in aviation, aerospace, automotive, or tech branding preferred. 


• Basic experience in motion graphics or animation is a plus.  

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 


• Salary: $110,000 - $160,000


• Valuable stock option plan


• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans


• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.


• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.