Creator In Residence (Instagram) at HeyGen | CA, US | Rezi

Creator In Residence (Instagram) at HeyGen

Creator In Residence (Instagram)

HeyGen · CA, US

2 days ago

Creator In Residence (Instagram)

HeyGen · CA, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

HeyGen is hiring a Creator in Residence to own short-form Instagram content and bring consumer-grade viral instinct to the team. This role involves creating content, shaping the direction of Instagram series, and maintaining a high creative standard. You will be the creative director for short-form videos on Instagram, acting as a recurring face of HeyGen's Instagram and the human avatars play off of. You are the single DRI for Instagram short-form, measured by content performance.

Responsibilities

  • Own Instagram short-form end to end, acting as the DRI for reels.
  • Set the editorial calendar, formats, and creative bar for Instagram content.
  • Dissect viral trends on Instagram (formats, sounds, pacing, hooks) and develop repeatable formats.
  • Teach the team to identify viral trends.
  • Be on camera as a face of HeyGen's Instagram, hosting formats and adding personality.
  • Direct human and avatar talent, coaching teammates and writing/directing for avatars.
  • Experiment with new formats weekly, analyze performance, and iterate.
  • Make the final creative call on all content before it ships.
  • Report on Instagram performance metrics including reach, shares, saves, and follower growth.
  • Analyze post performance to understand success factors.

Requirements

  • A portfolio of short-form videos with proven reach, demonstrating a pattern of virality.
  • Strong consumer instincts, understanding what resonates with a young audience.
  • Experience building an audience of 50k+ on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, or managing a high-performing account.
  • Ability to articulate and defend creative taste.
  • Experience leading a team or crew and making decisions.
  • Deep understanding of current Instagram trends, sounds, formats, and hooks.
  • On-camera talent and directing skills for both humans and avatars.
  • Proficiency in editing software (CapCut, Premiere, or similar) for final touches.
  • Ability to analyze performance data (reach, shares, saves, retention curves) and adjust content strategy.
  • 3+ years of experience creating short-form content for social media, with some experience in a brand or team setting.

Skills

  • Short-form video creation
  • Content strategy
  • Social media marketing
  • Trend analysis
  • On-camera performance
  • Talent direction
  • Video editing
  • Performance analysis
  • Creative direction
  • Audience building

Location

  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 3+ years

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity
  • Health coverage
  • Equipment

About the Company

  • HeyGen's mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all.
  • They build technology that empowers more people to create engaging video content.
  • Their product enables users to produce studio-quality video with AI avatars, in any language, without a camera.
  • Millions of people have used HeyGen to create videos, with continuous product development.

Equal Opportunity

  • HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.