Head of Video
Insider One
Apply to this jobWhat we’re looking for
We’re looking for a strategically minded, hands-on Head of Video to build and lead Insider One’s global video function. You will own video end-to-end, turning ambiguous business needs into clear creative ideas, then leading the script, storyboard, production, animation, post-production, and final delivery. The work will span flagship event films, product launches, executive and founder communications, customer stories, social media content, product videos, and campaign assets.
This is a rare role for someone who combines exceptional storytelling and craft with operational rigor. You will work directly with internal customers, including our founders and senior leaders, manage a dedicated in-house Motion Designer, maintain our video design system, and build a trusted global network of specialist freelancers across live action, 3D, VFX, sound, music, voiceover, color, and post-production.
What You Will Do
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Independently own Insider One’s global video roadmap and production pipeline across launches, events, campaigns, social, customer stories, executive communications, and internal content.
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Partner with founders and cross-functional leaders to turn ambiguous briefs and needs into clear concepts, formats, narratives, and production briefs.
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Lead end-to-end production from treatments, scripts, and storyboards through filming, animation, editing, sound, color, localization, and final delivery.
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Stay hands-on by writing, directing, editing, or animating when needed, while deciding what should be produced internally or externally.
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Lead and develop the in-house Motion Designer, setting priorities and giving precise feedback that raises creative and technical standards.
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Build and manage a trusted freelancer and studio network across cinematography, 3D, VFX, sound, music, voiceover, color, and specialist animation.
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Own and evolve Insider One’s video design system, including motion principles, product UI animation, templates, captions, sonic cues, and channel specifications.
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Manage intake, scoping, budgets, schedules, approvals, licensing, assets, version control, archiving, and quality assurance with complete accountability.
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Apply AI-assisted tools and automation to ideation, prototyping, editing, localization, and production without lowering brand or craft standards.
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Use performance data, stakeholder feedback, and audience behavior to improve video formats, workflows, and future creative decisions.
What You Will Need
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8+ years of experience in video or creative production, with at least 2 years leading an in-house team, studio, or production network.
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A standout portfolio or reel spanning brand films, product storytelling, launches, social content, events, executive communications, and motion-led work.
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A proven record of owning complex video projects from an unclear initial need through to polished delivery, on time and on budget.
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Exceptional narrative judgment, with the ability to shape concepts, improve scripts, build storyboards, and simplify complex B2B technology.
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Strong hands-on capability in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, with confidence reviewing specialist work.
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Deep knowledge of live-action and post-production workflows, including directing, lighting, audio, editing, compositing, sound, color, codecs, and delivery.
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Proven experience leading creative talent and giving direct, thoughtful feedback that improves both the work and the person producing it.
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Experience sourcing, briefing, negotiating with, and managing freelancers, studios, agencies, and specialist production partners across markets.
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Comfort working directly with founders and senior executives, building trust quickly and presenting creative rationale with clarity and confidence.
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Exceptional project management skills across prioritization, resource planning, budgets, risk, and several concurrent productions.
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Experience creating scalable motion systems, reusable templates, technical standards, and workflows that increase speed without sacrificing craft.
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Proven experience applying AI and automation within professional video workflows, with sound judgment around quality, rights, and brand safety.
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Comfort operating at speed and with ambiguity, making pragmatic decisions, solving problems independently, and bringing structure where none exists.
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Comfortable collaborating across global time zones and traveling or flexing hours for major shoots, launches, events, and critical milestones.
Was this role made for you?
Let’s talk! We’re curious beings and can’t wait to get to know you.
We provide equal opportunity in a zero-discrimination workplace and not only welcome but also embrace everyone, regardless of sex, race, color, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, citizenship, or marital status.
What We Offer
- Enjoy a monthly meal allowance designed to enhance your daily routine
- Access comprehensive private health insurance.
- Find your people with yoga classes, running and cycling clubs, and nutrition workshops.
- Feed your curiosity with access to Spotify, LinkedIn Learning, Blinkist, MasterClass, and Neoskola, and CloudGuru.
- Level up with internal trainings covering AI fundamentals, coding, foreign languages, and a wide range of personal development skills.
- Be part of a diverse team that’s as global as it gets — where every voice is heard and 50+ nationalities build together.
- Become a Shareowner through our eligibility-based “ESOP” and own a piece of what you build.
- Help build the team you want to work with and enjoy rewarding referral bonuses.
- Opportunities to give back to your community through volunteering and purpose-driven social impact projects.
- From global retreats to team-building activities, expect year-round events that turn into lifelong memories.
We aren't just hiring for a position; we are hiring for a mission — a mission to build a lasting legacy that will set the benchmark for the most progressive tech companies out there.
To do this, we are looking for exceptional talent to join a community of good-hearted individuals who take high ownership and are relentlessly driven to go the extra mile.
If this sounds like who you are and where you aspire to be, we are excited to meet you.
Summary
Lead and manage global video projects from concept to delivery, including team and freelancer coordination.
Job title
Head of Video
Experience level
8+ years
Minimum experience
8+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Istanbul; remote work not specified
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
İstanbul, Türkiye