Sawhorse Productions

Drive growth by securing high-value partnerships and expanding client relationships in the branded content and marketing industry. | Proven experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and sales with a track record of exceeding targets, along with industry knowledge of media, marketing, and emerging technologies. | Sawhorse Productions is a Los Angeles based, award-winning full-service creative agency turning ideas into unforgettable experiences through captivating branded content, viral social moments, and groundbreaking interactive experiences. We partner with industry-leading brands, artists, and studios such as Walmart, Google, NBCU, Fanatics, Toyota, Pepsi and Alo to deliver industry leading, innovative multi-platform content. At Sawhorse, we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and relentless excellence while shaping the future of digital storytelling. Our projects include: Branded content Social/Digital Content Broadcast campaigns UGC Gaming platform experiences Interactive/Web3 activations (AR, VR, MR, AI) Sawhorse Productions is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive growth and expand partnerships across brands, studios, agencies, and entertainment properties. This role focuses on securing high-value opportunities across the commercial and branded content space, from traditional broadcast spots to digital and social campaigns, as well as marketing studio IP. You will build and execute sales strategies, identify new opportunities, and work closely with top-tier clients to deliver bold, forward-thinking content. Success in this role means having a strong understanding of commercial marketing, media trends, and the evolving content landscape, with a passion for building relationships and creating work that stands out. Build and manage a robust sales pipeline: Leverage market insights to identify, target, and convert high-value prospects into long-term partnerships that drive revenue growth. Expand and strengthen client relationships: Uncover new opportunities, increase project scope, and introduce existing clients to the full range of Sawhorse’s capabilities. Develop and execute targeted outreach strategies: Implement strategic outreach initiatives to engage brands, studios, agencies and partners looking for innovative marketing solutions. Bidding & pitch workflow: Help lead and streamline business development conversations within the high-volume pitch and bidding process. Establish and nurture industry relationships: Engage with key decision-makers at brands, entertainment studios and partners to drive long-term collaborations. Collaborate on tailored client solutions: Work cross-functionally with creative and production teams to develop compelling sales decks and customized proposals that align with client objectives. Leverage data-driven prospecting: Implement analytical strategies to refine outreach efforts, improve conversion rates, and maximize sales effectiveness. Increase Sawhorse’s industry presence: Represent the company at conferences, networking events, and industry gatherings to establish new connections and showcase our expertise. Track performance and optimize strategies: Monitor sales metrics, client interactions, and pipeline progress to refine approaches and ensure continued growth. Stay ahead of industry trends: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in marketing, media, and generative AI to uncover new opportunities and keep Sawhorse at the cutting edge and on the forefront of trends. Conduct competitor research: Analyze industry trends and competitor offerings to refine Sawhorse’s positioning and uncover market gaps. Enhance sales processes and CRM strategy: Improve lead qualification, CRM tracking, and overall sales workflows to increase efficiency and deal velocity. Qualifications A strong candidate for this position should have the following qualities: Proven business development experience: 5+ years in business development, partnerships, or a sales-driven role, with a history of securing and expanding high-value client relationships. Brand partnership experience: Proven ability to identify, develop, and secure strategic partnerships with brands, studios, and partners. Proven success in exceeding growth targets: A track record of consistently achieving or surpassing revenue and sales goals. Relationship-building skills: Ability to establish and sustain long-term partnerships, leveraging strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive business growth. Sales strategy development: Experience crafting and refining sales materials, including pitch decks, proposals, and case studies, to effectively communicate Sawhorse’s value proposition. Industry representation: Comfortable attending and speaking at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build relationships and increase brand visibility. Strong communication and negotiation abilities: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Data-driven approach: Proficiency in business intelligence tools (e.g., ZoomInfo), LinkedIn, and CRM platforms (e.g., Airtable, Asana) to identify, track, and manage high-potential prospects. Strategic and analytical mindset: Ability to translate market trends and data insights into actionable business strategies that drive measurable growth. Self-starter with a proactive mindset: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, identifying opportunities and taking initiative with minimal direction. Performance-driven approach: Ability to define, track, and optimize key business development KPIs to measure success and refine strategies. Nice To Have's Experience with account-based marketing: Knowledge of strategic marketing practices to enhance client acquisition and retention. Multi-lingual or international experience: Ability to work across different regions and cultures to expand Sawhorse’s global reach. Experience with Immersive and Interactive Content: Proven experience in business development or sales with interactive experiences, UGC platforms, VR/AR, AI, and experiential activations. $100,000 - $140,000 plus commission Medical, Vision, and Dental PTO 401(k) EEO Statement Sawhorse Productions is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Sawhorse Productions will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Sawhorse Productions will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

Develop and execute creative concepts for branded college sports content, write scripts and treatments, collaborate with production teams, and support client presentations in a hybrid remote role. | 3-4 years of creative agency or studio experience with branded storytelling and sports content, strong copywriting and production skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with some travel. | 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sawhorse Productions is a Los Angeles based, Award winning full-service creative studio turning ideas into unforgettable experiences through captivating branded content, viral social moments, and groundbreaking interactive experiences. We partner with industry-leading brands, artists, and studios such as Walmart, Google, NBCUniversal, Fanatics, Toyota, Pepsi and Alo to deliver industry leading, innovative multi-platform content. At Sawhorse, we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and relentless excellence while shaping the future of digital storytelling.Our Projects IncludeBranded contentSocial/Digital ContentBroadcast commercialsUGC Gaming platform experiencesInteractive/Web3 activations (AR, VR, MR, AI)We’re looking for a smart, strategic, and hands-on Associate Creative Director with a deep passion for sports and storytelling to join our team immediately for a 2 month freelance engagement, with a strong possibility of extension. This is a full-time contract role, focused on developing short-form, original, and branded college sports content. You’ll partner with our Creative Directors and production teams to bring to life ideas that resonate with today’s audiences, from student-athlete stories to platform-first content for major brands. A love for college sports, a strong production sensibility, and the ability to move fluidly between decks, scripts, and sets are essential.This is an immediate start position for an initial 2 month contract with the strong likelihood of extension. While we are a remote-first company, this is a hybrid role with occasional travel required to oversee shoots or collaborate with production teams 0on-site (aprox 5 days a month).RequirementsCampaign Development & Storytelling: Support creative leadership in concepting and shaping ideas across branded content, and social-first work - especially for sports, college athletics, and entertainment projects.Writing & Creative Execution: Write copy, scripts, and treatments that move audiences and clients alike. Contribute to pitches, decks, and post-production with a sharp eye for creative consistency.Social-First & Trend-Driven Ideation: Generate concepts that align with trending formats (e.g., interviews, meme formats, docu-style reels), with a focus on creating repeatable, platform-native content that pairs cultural moments with athletes and sports narratives.Audience Strategy & Sports Insight: Translate audience data, sports trends, and cultural insights into compelling creative ideas. Understand what makes sports fans, Gen Z, and college audiences tick.Client Presentations & Creative Voice: Join client meetings and serve as a creative point of contact on select projects. Support Creative Directors in articulating creative thinking and campaign rationale.Copywriting & Visual Layout: Assist with writing copy, scripting, and laying out visual presentations for internal pitches and external campaigns.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with producers, editors, and strategy leads to bring ideas to life in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment.Production Savvy: Jump into pre-pro and shoots when needed. Be comfortable working with talent, on-set teams, and adapting creative in real-time.Creative Culture: Help inspire and support junior creatives. Contribute to a culture of feedback, experimentation, and creative excellence.QualificationsExperience: 3-4 years in creative roles with agency, studio, or sports content experience. Background in branded storytelling or commercials is essential.Sports Passion: Strong knowledge of sports culture, college athletics, and what makes sports storytelling impactful.Content Styles: Familiarity with both docu-style content and structured, repeatable social content formats.Creative Writing & Pitching: Proven experience writing treatments and scripts. Ability to build and present decks that communicate vision and strategy.Production Fluency: Understanding of on-set production, post workflows, and working with editors and motion designers.Client-Ready: Polished, articulate communicator with confidence in presenting ideas to brand and agency partners.Cross-Platform Thinking: Familiarity with trends across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other digital platforms.Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable working in a nimble, fast-moving environment. Proactive, positive, and solutions-oriented.Travel: Fully remote with occasional travel required (approximately 5 days/month) to oversee shoots or collaborate with production teams on-site.Immediate Availability: Available to start immediately in a full-time freelance capacity.Nice To Have’sExperience with college athletic departments or major sports brands.Copywriting background.Passion for emerging formats (interactive, AR/VR, AI-enhanced storytelling)Directing Experience, comfortable directing branded content, commercials, or AV materials.Benefits$2500 per weekEEO StatementSawhorse Productions is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Sawhorse Productions will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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