Video Producer

Overview

Sr. Video Producer (Contractor) – London

Our team is the in-house video department for a large tech / streaming service in all territories outside of the US, made up of industry veterans from across the world with deep experience across film, design, editing, and storytelling. We’re here to help deliver worldclass video, in close collaboration with our partners in Design, Editorial, and Production.

• The Producer will manage remote work streams and partners across multiple geos, time zones, and date lines. The ideal candidate has a passion for design, entertainment, media, and technology, with outstanding organisational and project management skills.
• We are looking for someone to have an interest in creative problem-solving, a high level of accountability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Description

• This London-based Producer role will be responsible for working alongside design creatives and producers to oversee end-to-end production workflows in a creative environment.
• Our deliverables encompass trailer / promo / sizzle video edits, title graphics, and VFX projects from initial concept to launch.
• The ideal candidate will have a robust background in all methods of production and post and is accustomed to delivering at a very high level of quality.
• They will also have the ability to deeply understand the product functionality and design — from the back-end interface to the front-facing customer experience — and help creative teams understand how video can best live within the product.
• Creative agency or film post-production background producing from initial creative concept through final post would be ideal.
• This role requires a flexibility to provide a level of participation outside of regular office hours to accommodate frequent collaboration with the wider team in APAC and the US.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Validated ability to produce footage-driven campaigns including live action, VFX, motion graphics / title sequences and video editorial deliverables — with deep postproduction technical experience.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, strategists, video editors, and designer to pitch and produce high-impact video content.
• Oversee post-production processes including editing, colour grading, sound design,and seamless VFX integration.
• Ability to provide technical oversight and QC to project deliverables, and ensure creative teams work within the technical parameters of a given product.
• Manage relationships with vendors, studios, and freelance talent, ensuring quality control throughout all stages.
• Develop and implement efficient production schedules and workflows tailored to each project’s needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a desire to set high standards and ensure those standards are met despite tight deadlines.
• Extensive experience in project budget management, and familiarity with appropriate cost parameters for various types of projects.
• Effective and efficient collaborator, communicator and negotiator with exemplary interpersonal skills, and an ability to keep a strong collaborative tone, while coordinating with multiple cross-functional and cross-disciplinary teams.
• A strong ability to quickly grasp, distill and synthesize concepts and details into clear projects and landmarks.
• Comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the role of video within the context of platform, marketing, advertising, and social channels.
• Local network of vendor and talent relationships also a plus.

Education & Experience

• 7+ years experience (Production, Agency, or comparable experience)
• Reel or portfolio of relevant work experience required.