Collaboration is one of Pond5’s core values. For us, this means an emphasis on communicating openly and honestly, assuming positive intent, and working hard to ensure shared understanding. Whether we’re sitting side by side in one of our 4 global offices or connecting via video, we keep this principles top of mind.
We’ve been very explicit at sharing how we work toward our vision of creating world class storytellers. We’ve articulated the ways in which we work together to build the world’s most accessible video marketplace, and we’ve worked at all levels of the organization to clarify how the work that each person does contributes. It’s easy to feel excited about the future when we see positive impact of our work on our contributing artists, our buyers, and our own team members.
Creating an environment in which everyone has a say, and we rely on data to ensure that the best argument wins. Testing and learning is one of our core values, so we are particularly conscious of securing a broad range of input and iterating in all we do. We have created numerous forums and feedback loops throughout the organization- everything from interactive all hands meetings, to engagement surveys, to Slack channels, to team meetings dedicated to “appreciative inquiry,” to one-on-ones with executives (including the CEO) across the company.
Doing all we can to invest in career growth and development. This includes not only regular training opportunities, but robust semi-annual talent management processes, access to a personalized career growth platform, and ongoing focus and support for personalized development plans.
We specifically recruit for, evaluate, and reward alignment with and demonstration of our values. This includes the inclusion of the demonstration of our values in our talent management processes and a prestigious quarterly recognition award that highlights individuals across the organization who exemplify living our values.
Mostly people at Pond5 love the purpose and mission of our organization, the incredible group of talented, global colleagues, and the opportunity to tackle interesting challenges and solve interesting problems. On top of that, we offer:
Flexible time off and flexible hours
Generous medical (including mental health and paid parental leave), dental, and retirement benefits, where applicable
Equipment needed for work plus a comfort allowance
In-office perks- lunch, snacks, commuter benefits, etc.
Culture club
Training opportunities
Semi-annual talent management processes
A personalized career growth platform
An active DEI forum that focuses on creating connections (sharing experiences and building relationships), nurturing our culture (film discussions, events celebrating diversity around the world, speakers, trainings, and improvements to internal processes), and our community (fundraising and partnering with organizations that support creators from marginalized communities, working with artists from under-represented populations, and promoting diverse content)
Embodying our core value of being “Storyteller First.” Tom does so by consistently demonstrating positive energy and passion for our brand, our industry, our community, and each other. He takes the time to connect with each individual team member at Pond5, and in doing so, he helps our contributing artists, our buyers, and our people succeed.
A Passion Projects program in which team members can win $1k for their creative projects
Discounted content
Tutors for working parents
English lessons
A weekly challenge with prizes
In-office perks- lunch, snacks, commuter benefits, etc.
Extra days off, meal perks, swag…
Pond5 exists to create world-class storytellers, and we do so by building the world’s most accessible marketplace of media assets video creators need to tell stories, share knowledge, and inspire audiences. With 25 million video clips, award-winning tools, and integrations for all major video-editing software, Pond5 is the go-to video marketplace for filmmakers, media organizations, and marketers worldwide. Driven by its commitment to the creative community, Pond5 proudly provides a platform where creativity can flourish and contributors can make a sustainable living licensing their work to buyers around the world. All contributors licensing their content on Pond5 receive an industry-leading revenue share. Pond5 has offices in NYC, Dublin, Prague, and London. and is owned by Shutterstock, a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and applications for brands, businesses and media companies.
251 Park Avenue South
7th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Internet/E-Commerce
Tom Crary
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https://www.pond5.com/careers
