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Job Description:

Calling all professional video storytellers! Come join us at Leidos and tell the stories of a company that is helping the world become safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Leidos is seeking a full-time Senior Video Producer to support its Reston VA location. This position allows for partial remote work.

We need a script-to-screen producer, so candidates should be proficient in all aspects of video production: scriptwriting, videography, audio, lighting, greenscreen, and video editing. Motion graphics and some VFX ability highly preferred.

As part of our Corporate Marketing & Communications Department, you’ll will work on a variety of projects supporting social media, marketing, executive communication, advertising, and trade shows. This includes video product like explainers, high-energy promos, animated digital signage, social media videos, and executive updates.

You should also be comfortable working with vendors and hired crews, as well as being able to oversee outsourced projects.

Our ideal teammate is a self-starter, looking to actively contribute in a meaningful way. Not looking for just button pushers, but thoughtful content creators. Strong project management and multi-tasking skills are required, as well as good communication, attention to detail, and receptiveness to feedback. This is a corporate position, so you should be able to navigate the corporate world easily, while retaining the soul and creativity of an artist.

Leidos Life

This position allows for some flexibility to work from home, and reasonable flexibility in working hours. When not working remotely, you’ll work out of our beautiful Reston office, with in-house cafeteria, free soda, pool table, classic video game room, and a balcony with gorgeous views of the DMV.

The employee will have access to a host of creative software and tools, like plugins, motorized sliders, dolly tracks, gimbals, Rokinon lenses, and a small photo/video studio.

Preferred Qualifications

• A link to sample work or demo reel
• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field (or relevant experience)
• 10+ years of experience in Video Production
• Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro (experience w/ similar editing platforms acceptable)
• Skilled in motion graphics (preferably Adobe After Effects)

• Experienced with professional-grade cameras (e.g., Sony FS7, Blackmagic Ursa Mini)
• Experienced with lighting, particularly for studio/greenscreen scenarios
• Experienced with scriptwriting for corporate-style videos.
• Ability to pull together crews for productions, and/or relationships in the local production industry
• Good design sensibilities
• Attention to detail
• Professional appearance and behavior

Additionally, Leidos offers a a wide variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) plan with employer matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous vacation time, paid holidays, and other supportive programs

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $72,150.00 – $111,000.00 – $149,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Company Description

Our mission is simple: create peaceful lives. As a mission-focused, principal-driven company with people at our core, we appreciate happy, hard-working team members. Our mission to create peaceful lives is realized for our customers through our products but also applies internally. Culture and dedicated team members have helped to make Bullfrog Spas the fastest growing manufacturer of premium hot tubs in the world and one of Utah’s premier brands.

Role Description

The Bullfrog Spas brand is synonymous with innovation and our marketing efforts reflect it. If you are a visionary storyteller, anxious to create and deliver outstanding multimedia content, we need you on our award-winning team. This is a full-time position with a variety of responsibilities within the video and photographic creative workflow. Your work will enhance our brand, support the company, and expand the potential of our in-house creative team. The position is best suited for a well-rounded individual who enjoys taking video and multimedia projects from start to finish, but who can also focus in on a specific role within a larger production as needed. Demonstrated experience generating impactful content, workflow and project management skills, along with self-motivation are keys to success. You’ll work with a fun and talented group with positive energy who will look to you for creative input and ideas. You won’t be bored and will enjoy a variety of projects, some all your own, some small collaborations, and occasional all-hands efforts.

Responsibilities

Video & Photography

• Produce, direct, shoot, assemble, edit, and post-produce a variety of product, brand, and technical content in video, audio, and/or photographic formats
• Color correction and retouching of videos and images
• Execute on the art director’s vision for sets and lighting concepts
• Assist in planning and execution of multiple lifestyle video/photoshoots per year
• Assist in the production of virtual video/photoshoots with 3D, CGI, real-time VFX, and other digital enhancements
• Assist in selecting appropriate stock footage, music, graphic, and animation styles
• Assist with live video/audio broadcasts for training, brand, and partner events

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow best practices and processes for the organization of files and assets
• Participate in creative meetings with members of the Marketing team and provide ideas, insights, and advice

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in video production, filming, and photography
• Experience in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Demonstrated ability to concept and create compelling, professional videos and images
• A good eye for and strong ability to convey the brand image and voice
• Strong technical knowledge of, and ability to operate video & photography equipment
• Set production experience with an ability to effectively direct talent and stage crew
• Ability to transport, set up, and operate production equipment, both in-studio and on-site
• Understanding of raw video files, exporting, transcoding and compression
• Experience creating storyboards and animatics
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and reliable
• Strong portfolio website and/or reel showcasing relevant work
• Successful candidates will need to provide examples of their work

Bonus Skills We Like

• Experience with RED and DaVinci Resolve
• Experience in 3D software applications such as Cinema 4D, Blender, and Maya
• Creative writing and language skills to produce titles, scripts, and provide script direction

Miscellaneous

As a member of a small but growing team it’s expected that all team members occasionally support special projects, internal functions, and events as needed, and, when deemed necessary, assist with any/all company needs, even those not specifically related to the job description.

Job Type and Benefits

This is a full-time position located at Bullfrog International headquarters in Herriman, UT. Salary is commensurate with experience and general expectations of the position. We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: Medical, Dental, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401k, and paid time off.

This position reports to: Creative Director

Calling all hungry, scrappy post-production magicians looking for a new opportunity to create cutting edge video content. The Deloitte Consulting Marketing Team is looking for a seasoned Video Post-Production Editor/MGFX artist to join our growing in-house video production team.

As our Video Post-Production Editor & MGFX Artist, you’ll work alongside our Video Lead to create compelling video content that will help our marketing and sales teams close the deal. You’ll have the opportunities and resources to execute the latest video trends to make pieces you’ll want to showcase in your personal portfolio.

The Team
Deloitte’s Consulting Marketing team combines the power of Deloitte’s brand with the most inspired marketing techniques to produce business results for our clients. Through marketing strategy and execution, we elevate the Deloitte brand and strategic positioning, delivering a cohesive, consistent experience through campaigns grounded in business insights, industry best practices, creative power and digital execution. The team executes with agility and measurable performance through best-of-breed solutions, centralization of key information and operations, and optimization of data, tools, people, and process. This dynamic organization has a new position within Marketing Services Operations to advance capabilities around demand generation and ensure that business requirements around new technologies, data sources and reporting are executed in alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years experience using the Adobe Creative Suite in a creative agency or production company environment (Premiere & After Effects)
• Strong working knowledge of color correction/grading, proxy files, sound mixing, Dynamic Link, and export settings.
• Strong understanding of story, pace, and flow.
• 2D kinety typography motion graphic skills.
• Ability to graciously take direction and efficiently implement feedback.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to keep multiple projects moving, but also work as part of a more integrated team on larger initiatives.
• Highly organized to keep project files nice and tidy for archives or handoffs.

Preferred:

• Video tech skills – camera, teleprompter, sound equipment operation.
• Cool under pressure.
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills
• Navigate all personality types and work with a wide array of styles to create the best work possible.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 to $116,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:
This role will provide integrated photo & video assets—concept through execution—that support brand and marketing client objectives for our premium, experiential brand. This position will lead on set studio teams and work with cross-functional AG teams to ensure consistency of the brand, both verbally and visually. This position partners with writers and asset creation teams to produce impactful creative for print, digital, and unique-format graphics.

Lead the more traditional/standard studio photography and videos; while still working with Assoc Manager-Photo/Video on concept of innovative photo techniques and scenario concepts.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Skilled in video/photo planning, art direction and image selection (dollsets and whitesweep + Stop-motion and craft videos will be priority projects)
• Executes product photo & girl/parent video production for American Girl
• Partner with creative leadership to concept key photo assets in doll set, and white sweep formats
• Partner with AG tactic Designers to concept key photo assets in dollset, video and white sweep formats
• Follow art direction of images thru color correction team/production to produce premium, production-ready assets
• Engage in schedule milestones and independently manage projects for on-time delivery
• Stay on top of trends for video to continue to evolve digital content

What We’re Looking For:

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of visual-verbal integration and premium design
• Seasoned collaborator with an ability to lead and be led
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, shifting focus as needed to meet business priorities
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible in an agile culture
• Focused on results, leveraging creative expertise and relationship-building skills to drive decision-making
• Demonstrated organizational, presentation, and written communication skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent preferred 3-5 years photo/video art direction
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Experience with Workfront or other job tracking software preferred
• Must include link to online portfolio

What It’s Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.