Location & Travel Expectations :
This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC .
This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
T his role will involve regular travel to productions, events, locations, and Scout facilities. Candidates should be comfortable working in active production environments, including outdoor locations and occasionally weekends, and long days.
This role will be embedded in the ongoing development of the Scout Motors company, brand, and vehicles. As such, travel will be a meaningful and necessary part of this role, with expected travel expected to average 30%.
Scout vehicles are being developed for rugged adventure, worksite use, daily-living, and everything in-between, and candidates for this role should expect that travel will take them to a variety of climates and environments, including potentially harsher cold-weather, hot-weather, mountainous, and remote locations.
Candidates for this position should carry an active drivers’ license, and be comfortable driving on urban, highway, and country roads, gravel roads, and some light off-road trails when needed.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
8+ years of experience in production, creative production, integrated production, or related field.
Experience producing commercial, branded, documentary, automotive, lifestyle, editorial, or entertainment content.
Strong understanding of production workflows from pre-production through post-production.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, vendors, crews, travel, locations, and deliverables.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Confidence working directly with senior creative leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly in changing production environments.
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
Automotive or mobility experience.
Experience producing documentary or unscripted storytelling.
Experience with experiential, events, or live production.
Familiarity with automotive shoots involving picture vehicles, tracking vehicles, specialty rigs, and remote locations.
Experience helping build or scale an internal creative studio.
Existing relationships with production companies, crews, vendors, and freelance talent.
Who You Are
You’re someone who has an eye for how to bring creative visions to life through planning and organization.
You enjoy being the person who knows what needs to happen next, who owns the details others may overlook, and who can keep a team moving even when priorities shift quickly.
You communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and understand that great production isn't simply logistics, it creates the environment in which great creative work can happen.
You’re equally comfortable planning months ahead and solving a problem from the side of the road during a shoot.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up . This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation . In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
Competitive insurance including:
Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
401(k) program with:
An employer match and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off including:
20 days planned PTO, as accrued
40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $85,000.00 - $105,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Residing in San Francisco : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Residing in Los Angeles : Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Residing in New York City : This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all ap p licable fair employment p ractice laws . If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.