Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

 

About the Pottery Barn Content Team

You will be part of the Content team at Pottery Barn, working in our brand headquarters in San Francisco, CA. Our team drives brand awareness and engagement, amplifies brand storytelling, creates compelling and innovative content, and builds strategic partnerships for the Pottery Barn brand.

Overview of the Content Producer role

The Content Producer role is a full-time (hybrid) position based in our San Francisco office. The person in this role will have the opportunity to bring creative visions to life by creating engaging video content for organic social media, paid social media, and site. The ideal candidate is proactive, innovative, has a passion for visual storytelling, a great eye for design, and stays up to date with current trends to engage audiences efficiently. 

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… 

Produce and edit video content, taking projects from concept to completion while working within the parameters of the brand style guides.  Execute seasonal calendar and updates based upon the timelines of cross-functional teams.  Gather all materials and assets needed for weekly edits. Creates final video cuts from from the video footage captured. Collaborate with Manager, Video Content on the storyboards and execution.  Manages footage and archives clips for usage in current or future videos. Creates various cuts in length and crop for uses on site, social and paid ads.  Can customize video cuts to the behaviors of the various platforms.  Ability to translate our brand into video content and ensure content is in alignment with the Pottery Barn brand. Execute content database, including metadata, attributes, and related media assets to online library.  Assist in tracking final assets for content accuracy and reporting purposes.  Assist in publishing media content, if necessary.  Maintain presentation boards related to content shoots, both evergreen and seasonal.  Work with business and marketing teams to clarify objectives, revise creative and ensure accuracy of campaigns.  Stay current on industry trends in video -- keep the brand at the forefront of editorial content and best practices. 

We’re excited to about you because…

You have a BA/BS You have 4+ years of relevant experience -- ideally in a media, retail or ecommerce environment with a lifestyle-oriented "trend-setting" brand.  You have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  You have the ability to self-direct under ambiguous and changing circumstances.  You are detail-oriented and have very strong organizational skills.  You have strong written and verbal communications skills.  You are highly proficient in video production, with specialization in art direction and shooting.  Proficient in Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and FTP systems.  Proficient in video analytics. Have a knowledge of social media platforms and video best practices. Are proactive and think creatively. Bring a willingness to go above and beyond.  Ability to perform work onsite in the (San Francisco, Rocklin, Portland, New York, San Jose) office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands  A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities  Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer  Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits  Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health 

Your Journey in Continued Learning

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University   Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities  Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program Career development workshops and learning programs Speaker series

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 annually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.