Lead Video Producer

Lead Video Producer

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional video production experience
• Proven experience in video production, editing and motion graphics. Portfolio required for consideration.
• Experienced with shooting, editing and publishing video.
• Expert level proficiency with animation tools, effects, and workflows in After Effects. Skilled in Premiere Pro, Adobe CS, Media Encoder, and Audition.
• Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
• Robust design skills and understanding of color theory, typography, layout and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to successfully use/operate timecode devices, stabilization devices, and switch media during shoot without compromising footage during intake.
• Strong knowledge of all camera and photography principles, including but not limited to media codecs, frame rates, shutter speed/angle, white balance, and camera operations.
• Clear POV and direction on concepts and creative, while remaining flexible and thoughtful with feedback and revisions.
• Ability to manage a set, including directing high level executives, talent and full crew management.
• Ability to carry at least 25 pounds of equipment to and from locations.
• Demonstrates discretion in assigned projects and exhibits professional acumen in every interaction.
• Assumes good intent and seek clarity for further context.
• Builds influence and design solutions that strengthen the reputation of the team.
• You are creative, nimble, disruptive to the status quo and genuinely optimistic.
• Capable of efficiently managing time while meeting multiple deadlines with high-quality output.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends (travel may be required).
• Highly organized and detail oriented with exceptional client service and sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead video projects from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality and consistent results.
• Develop creative concepts, scripts, and storyboarding tailored for various platforms and audiences.
• Direct and oversee video shoots, including camera operation, lighting, audio, and crew management.
• Film dynamic content using range of equipment, including phones, Go Pros, cameras, and production lighting and audio.
• Perform post-production editing, color grading, and video enhancements.
• Conceptualize and design engaging 2D/3D motion graphics using industry standard software like Adobe After Effects.
• Create animations, transitions, and visual effects to enhance storytelling.
• Maintain brand consistency for content series, campaigns or branded content, applying color palettes, typography and design guidelines to motion graphics.
• Integrate motion graphics into videos, ensuring smooth transitions, animations and compelling visual effects in alignment with project goals.
• Partner with design and video team to establish and refine motion graphics best practices that troubleshoot for challenges and allow for better collaboration, efficiency and delivery.
• Work closely with creative, design, digital integration, and production planning teams to align visuals with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand project scope, provide updates, and deliver within deadlines.
• Output projects and assets to their appropriate format; logging and tagging content appropriately, and archive to its proper destination.
• Manage equipment preparation, media organization, and content archiving processes.
• Track and incorporate feedback from team members and stakeholders to refine content and iterate designs.
• Stays abreast and puts into action various platform trends, including, but not limited to, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and live events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D animation tools (e.g., Cinema 4D).
• Familiarity with motion tracking, rotoscoping, and advanced animation techniques.
• Ability to navigate a complex organization.
• Affinity for the Disney brand.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media KPIs.
• Broad understanding of the role of social media in society today and its application to business.