Job Description
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Video Production Department Manager to lead our dynamic video production team in the advertising industry. The ideal candidate will have over five years of hands-on experience in video production, team management, and client collaboration to deliver top-notch video content. As a key member of our team, you will oversee video production projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are met. This is a remote position with occasional travel to on-site locations as needed.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Team Leadership and Management:**
- Lead and manage a team of video producers, editors, videographers, and other production staff.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for the team.
- Ensure smooth daily operations of the video production department.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including creative, marketing, and strategy departments, to align on project goals.
**Project Oversight and Execution:**
- Oversee video production projects from pre-production to post-production, ensuring high standards of quality and creativity.
- Collaborate with clients, creative directors, and project managers to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Schedule and allocate resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of all video projects.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to the production process.
**Client Relations and Communication:**
- Act as the main point of contact for clients during video production projects, maintaining clear and consistent communication.
- Manage client expectations, providing regular updates on progress and adjusting as needed to meet evolving needs.
- Handle client feedback and incorporate revisions into final deliverables.
**Creative Direction and Innovation:**
- Ensure all video content aligns with the brand's messaging and strategic objectives.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in video production and advertising, implementing new techniques and creative solutions.
- Collaborate on the creative development of concepts for video campaigns that will resonate with target audiences.
**Budget and Resource Management:**
- Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, equipment, and crew.
- Monitor and control costs throughout the production process, ensuring projects stay within budget.
- Negotiate with vendors and external contractors as needed.
**Quality Control and Review:**
- Ensure the final video products meet the highest quality standards.
- Review drafts and final cuts to ensure they align with client expectations and production guidelines.
- Conduct regular reviews of production workflows and identify areas for improvement.
**Qualifications:**
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in video production, preferably within the advertising industry.
- Proven experience in leading video production teams and managing multiple projects.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of video production expertise (corporate, commercial, digital media, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge of video production tools and software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment while managing on-site production needs as required.
- Familiarity with both traditional and digital video formats, including social media platforms.
**Additional Skills (Preferred):**
- Experience with live-streaming and event video production.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), 360° video, or drone videography.
- Understanding of SEO and video optimization for digital platforms.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible remote work environment with occasional travel to production sites.
- Opportunity to work on exciting, high-impact projects within the advertising industry.
- Collaborative and dynamic team culture.
If you have a passion for storytelling through video and extensive experience in the advertising industry, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 90,000.00 115,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Remote job, Gangs, Flexible hours,