Senior Video Producer + Writer

ABOUT THE TEAM 

VVK PR + Creative is a full-service integrated communications agency based in downtown Detroit. VVK (formally Velocity Cow) brings decades of strategic communications and creative video production experience to media, automotive, energy, insurance, IT, legal, nonprofit, retail and real estate industries. We provide clients and partners with communication solutions that advance their brand and connect with their audiences. We are a flexible hybrid workplace. 

 

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

VVK PR + Creative is looking for a Senior Video Producer + Writer to join the creative production department who will report directly to the VP of Creative Production. As a Senior Video Producer + Writer, you will be responsible for ideating, writing and producing video projects ranging from 30-second commercials to long-form storytelling.  You will work closely with our filming/edit team and other key team members across the business to ensure the final product illustrates our creative vision while addressing client needs.  You will be client-facing and be able to lead the conversation while understanding client concerns.  

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone with five or more years of producing high quality video content and handling projects from concept to completion. The Senior Video Producer will work closely with the eight-person video production team and engage with the public relations department and leadership to ensure alignment across business objectives. If you have a desire and acumen to manage projects and team members, that would be great.

 

Creativity is key for this position. We produce broadcast commercials, digital marketing content, and even episodic stories and we need someone who will push the envelope of great storytelling, effective project management and creativity. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and execute branded and creative content 

• Pitch, plan, and shoot image/branding campaigns for clients 

• Be a project lead 

• Gather feedback by asking the right questions from the stakeholders/clients to ensure the video represents said objectives 

• Manage multiple projects with varying deadlines. 

• Possess confidence with clients, in the edit room, and on the set. 

• Have a professional demeanor with community partners and lead all shoots. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Well organized, professional and high energy. 

• Excellent editing and proofing skills. 

• Commitment to representation in our projects. 

• If you edit, that would be great. 

• Develop scripts for video shoots and broadcast-style productions for online and social media. 

• At video shoots, give feedback to individuals on look and positioning. 

• Provide excellent logistic support for on staff and freelance crew so they can focus on creative content. 

 

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS OR HAS: 

· A consummate project manager with a track record of being highly dependable and organized. 

· Strong knowledge of how to produce for broadcast and social media/digital mediums 

· Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of company staff, clients, and vendors  

· Exemplary client relations skills 

· Strong attention to detail that allows thoroughness and accuracy to your work 

· An experienced multi-tasker of competing priorities who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments   

· The strong desire to be a team player and ability to work well with a diverse group of professionals 

· At least five years of experience producing, writing and delivering projects on budget and on time.

WORKING AT VVK PR + CREATIVE 

We want the VVK team to be successful and have a healthy work/life balance and commit the following to our team: 

· A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement committed to helping all staff develop and grow 

· A competitive salary with opportunities for commission 

· 75% coverage of Medical and 50% of Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums 

· Generous paid time off including “closing” the office between Dec. 24 and Jan. 1 

· 10 paid holidays 

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