Job Summary
The Video Production Producer will work closely with all members of the production team, (editor/asst. editor/colorist/mixer/ VFX team/etc.) liaise with production companies, external post houses, music/sound design houses. Prepare schedules, evaluate budgets/bids, establish workflow, track rough cuts, insure highest quality control through the process, archive and wrap project.
Essential skills: effective communicator, highly organized, detail oriented.
Key Qualifications:
- You have 10+ years of experience in a producer position at an agency, commercial production company, or in-house marketing communications or creative services department.
- You have relationships with the production community that bring an in-depth knowledge of resources, crew, and production vendors.
- You are a strong team player who leads projects and motivates team members with indirect reporting relationships.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders and leadership.
- You have prior commercial production experience, excellent communication skills, demonstrated project and budget management skills, and a proven track record of influencing the creative output.
- You are able to work upstream to anticipate and plan for changes.
- You understand the voice and aesthetic and can shape creative work that meets the organization’s expectations.
- You are comfortable traveling both domestically and internationally, sometimes with minimal notice.
- You are able to work upstream, and you can anticipate, plan for, and be flexible about implementing changes.
- You are resourceful in identifying new talent and techniques within the production community and can enthusiastically communicate that to teams.
- You are well versed in hands-on production techniques like DSLR shooting and editorial software like Final Cut as well as more sophisticated production approaches.
Description
- The Video team works to create and own effective production strategies for a variety of commissions, shoots, locations, and crew sizes.
- We manage end-to-end original video production, executing flawlessly, on time and within budget.
- We drive clear and consistent communication, helping everyone stay informed.
- We work to find creative ways to increase efficiency with production dollars and push suppliers and vendors to deliver more exciting work in an optimal way.
- We track our expenses, show how our costs have evolved, and explain the story behind it.
Education
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
