Question 1

Do I need previous experience?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not. Most of our creator roles are built for people who have made content on their own phone, and we provide paid training in filming, editing and platform strategy from your first week.

Question 2

Is this a remote job?

Accepted Answer

No, and that is the whole point. Our teams are on the ground in New York City with the brands we post for, because that is where the content and the audience actually are.

Question 3

What does the interview look like?

Accepted Answer

You will have a virtual conversation with our hiring team and then an in-person meeting, and we do not use brain teasers or unpaid spec work.

Question 4

Do I need my own camera gear?

Accepted Answer

No, we supply phones, gimbals, lighting and editing software, though you are welcome to shoot on gear you already love.

Question 5

When do benefits start?

Accepted Answer

Health, dental and vision coverage begins on day 31, and the 401(k) match begins after 90 days.

Question 6

Is there room to grow?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every leader at Catalyst Group NY was promoted internally, and we give you a written promotion track on your first day.

Question 7

Is this remote?

Accepted Answer

No. Our teams film on location with clients across New York City, which is the whole point of how we work.

Question 8

Do I need my own gear?

Accepted Answer

No, we supply phones, gimbals, lighting and editing software, though you can shoot on gear you already love.

Question 9

Do I need a degree?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need a degree or any agency experience to be hired.

Question 10

Is there a base salary?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you receive a base salary and performance bonuses are paid on top of it.

Question 11

Which brands will I work on?

Accepted Answer

New York retail, hospitality, nonprofit and emerging consumer brands, usually two to four accounts at a time.

Question 12

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

You are paid weekly by direct deposit, and deposits land every Friday.

Question 13

What experience counts?

Accepted Answer

Any experience leading people or producing content counts, whether that came from retail, hospitality, film sets or your own channel.

Question 14

Is travel involved?

Accepted Answer

The work is local across the boroughs, with optional paid trips for conferences and client launches.

Question 15

How fast is the process?

Accepted Answer

We hold a virtual meeting within three business days and complete the process in three to five business days after that.

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