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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.

At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most in their lives. Every day we wake up with one purpose in mind. To bring loved ones together from across the globe. To connect people to each other and the world around them. To help an entrepreneur realize their dream. A sports fan celebrate a special moment.

Because we believe connections unite us, possibilities fuel us, and moments define us.

 

As we grow our team, the well-being of our team members remains our top priority. To ensure the health and safety of our team members, including those in the recruitment process, our team members are temporarily working from home.

The Maclean’s designer will work closely with the executive editor, director of photography and the editorial team to design and produce powerful and engaging approaches to stories for both print and digital.

This is a 12 month contract position for an individual who appreciates the role creative visual storytelling plays in illuminating the world we live in—and relishes that responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in editorial design or equivalent experience
• Facility with creating work for both print and digital platforms
• Ideas-driven, positive attitude, team-oriented spirit and strong work ethic
• Experience withAdobe Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of emerging trends and best practices for print and web design and a fascination with (or at least a healthy interest in) politics, culture and current affairs

Responsibilities:

• Design and produce the monthly print issue of Maclean’s
• Design and produce the weekly digital edition
• Art direct, design and produce our suite of education issues
• Support the subscription and newsletter teams

Our Maclean’s mandate

Canada’s national magazine covers current affairs in the broadest sense of the term, including politics, culture, trends, ideas and personalities. At Maclean’s, we are proud of the part we play in pushing Canada to be all it should be while also reflecting back to Canadians the many wonders and challenges of our evolving nation. Whether through our monthly print edition, our weekly tablet digital magazine, daily online stories or live events, Maclean’s delivers new and smart ways for our audiences to appreciate the world through a Canadian lens.

• Our people are at the heart of our success
• Our customers come first. They inspire everything we do
• We do what’s right, each and every day
• We believe in the power of new ideas
• We work as one team, with one vision
• We give back to our communities and protect our environment

About:
Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has served generations at every stage of their lives. Our customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration.

Macy’s Marketing delivers a healthy, profitable customer franchise that is growing through engagement and acquisition. Our team leads strategic initiatives such as personalization and monetization, as well as our Star Rewards Loyalty program.

Take the helm of one of the world’s most beloved brands and help bring it to life for our customers. As part of our team, you’ll own, guide, and direct marketing efforts, motivating our customers to strengthen their relationship with our brand. Constantly creating, innovating, and exploring the new, you’ll drive customer engagement and loyalty while sparking excitement.

Position Overview

As the Production Design Specialist for Macy’s Media Network, you’ll support revenue generation through creative oversight of advertisers’ assets in a broad range of media types. You’ll serve as creative production, building strong internal and vendor client relationships facilitating the quick review of campaign assets, balancing speed with accuracy. You’ll ensure that standards and technical requirements are met while keeping the Macy’s Branded customer experience at the center of all considerations.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and approves a high volume of vendor-paid creative assets to ensure compliance with creative style guide and technical requirements
• Communicates creative requirements and technical specs to advertisers, and consults to provide clarity and guidance as needed
• Seeks to understand advertisers’ campaign objectives and respective brand identities, resolving non-compliant issues quickly through collaboration, iteration and win-win compromise
• Delivers final assets to the ad operations team for campaign setup & provides summary link of assets released for various partners
• Brand guardian, overseeing a broad spectrum of assets for multiple media types including, but not limited to:
  • On-site display advertising – Banners, Rich Media, Video
  • Off-site advertising – Social, Programmatic Display/Video, Connected TV
  • Billing statement inserts (working closely with Credit team)
  • Package inserts (working closely with Media team)
  • HSQ Jumbotron and in-store screens
  • Email banners
  • Campaign landing pages
• Maintains Macy’s Media Network sell kit
• Support production of campaign landing pages

Experience Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in, production design or equivalent design-related fields.
• Strong command of all media types including social platforms – Facebook, Instagram in-feed static, videos and stories
• Retail experience preferred
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent written communication skills – ability to provide prompt, clear and actionable creative and technical specifications feedback at a level a non-designer would understand
• Clear understanding of digital user experience and accessibility
• Exceptional organizational, planning and prioritization skills; able to manage a large workload with fast turnaround
• Proactive, team player who works well independently
• Strong attention to detail and follow through – ability to catch even the tiniest errors down to a pixel

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, XD, Photoshop, InDesign & Microsoft Office

 

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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

Condé Nast is home to Wired, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and more of the world’s most celebrated brands. Condé Nast Entertainment (CNE) develops, produces and distributes video content across all of these brands. Our team creates high quality video programming experiences for viewers across every screen, and is led by industry veterans who have built video businesses with billions of monthly views. Since its inception in 2011, CNE has grown rapidly and has an extensive digital distribution network, with more than 37 million subscribers on Youtube and ranks in the top 20 in unique viewers in comScore’s Top 100 Properties.

New York, NY

• Handles all production logistics for a shoot. Working collaboratively with Senior Producer and/or Coordinating Producer when needed.
• Produces shoots with a holistic approach and an eye for detail and what will end up in edit.
• This individual is capable of directing their shoots and working with Associate Producers to bring their projects to fruition.
• Is the driving force behind their shoots. Directs, produces, researches, this role does it all and displays a “all hands on deck” approach to their work ethic.
• Creative directing video shoots, including art direction, onset creative, and/or location selection.
• Excellent knowledge of video, audio and graphics needed throughout the pre & post production process.
• Works closely with Production Management, Coordinating Producers/Senior Producers and Directors.
• Manages the team of writers, researchers, associate producers.
• Must be able to flex creatively and assist producers and/or directors, as needed. Ability to work collaboratively and can take feedback and notes on their projects.
• Strengthen client and brand relationships, foster relationships.
• Have an expert understanding or knowledge of building a channel and programming series across the digital video landscape including Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, etc.
• Collaborate with the creative/strategy teams to bring key concepts to life, but not limited to: renew existing series, revamp format and platform, etc.
• The individual must be nimble and agile to changing asks and timelines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time while working under tight deadlines with limited resources.
• The individual has experience interacting and managing a-list talent and their reps with professionalism and discretion, as a face of the brand.
• Conduct interviews in the field, in-studio, or via all means necessary.
• Must be able to go through casting options, pre-interviewing talent, and directing talent
• This individual will lead production, provide direction, and partner closely with crew members in the field/studio
• Handle brand and client feedback in a timely and professional manner.
• Working collaboratively is essential in this role.
• This individual is a strong researcher.
• Always hits deadlines, leads by example, a model CNE employee for all to emulate.
• Reviewing, editing, and approving preliminary and final treatments, outlines, shooting scripts, casting, production schedules, budgets, and final versions of all assigned programs, with supervision from the Director of Content Production / Supervising Producer or Executive

• Manage or support the post production process, responsible for collecting all creative notes through the process, and ensure deadlines are being met. Requirements are, but not

• This individual can quickly pick-up new skills and is willing to become an expert in their field

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience producing and developing digital videos on various platforms.
• A demonstrated track record in production execution.

• Demonstrated aptitude to work closely with internal and external producers.
• Strong understanding of production and post-production workflow.
• Must exhibit strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience managing a slate of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a master communicator and always a solution-oriented adult in the room.

Position Overview

The Senior Show Producer is primarily responsible for the successful planning and execution of corporate events, association events, keynotes, special events and branding activations. The Senior Show Producer will lead and inspire event teams, manage expectations and work collaboratively to find creative solutions during the development of projects. The Senior Show Producer will provide design guidance, and oversight of event management team for large scale events. They will produce and stage all elements of a program, hire or select and oversee show staff, forge positive relationships with client and verify final billing. This role manages efforts of all departments working on an event to properly execute a flawless production process while maintaining budget control, safeguarding profitability, and exceeding customer expectations. The Senior Show Producer is responsible for creating a Scope of Work relevant to the event. The Senior Show Producer is responsible for relaying any pertinent information up a Program Producer, when applicable. The Senior Show Producer reports to the Director, Program Production.

Key Job Responsibilities

Sales and Marketing Support:

• Partner with Sales during the proposal stage (including RFP assistance and/or proposal writing)
• Evaluate initial creative concepts, define deliverables and budgetary elements
• Keep current with changing trends in event technology and design
• Work with marketing team to produce collateral for Encore service offerings (scenic, creative, event production)

Event Pre-Production:

• Manage and maintain the event’s creative vision by bringing all elements/teams together from planning to execution.
• Consult with a Program Producer to prepare event budget, and review any scope changes throughout event pre-production.
• Collaborate with venue teams for any projects in managed properties, if applicable.
• Lead all project management elements, team meetings, benchmarks, etc.
• Arrange and attend client site inspections.
• Engage Creative Department to develop graphics and print materials.
• Engage Project Manager to oversee technical elements and create production schedule.
• Identify and mitigate risks to projects and solve issues before they affect production by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Research, recommend and hire suppliers, freelance support and talent where needed, including the review and negotiation of contracts.

Event:

• Maintain quality control throughout the entire show, while keeping event on scope.
• Ensure production budgets are well executed and remain profitable.
• Lead show calls and assist in stage management as needed.

Post-Event:

• Schedule and lead internal and client debriefs.
• Review, approve and ensure any event POs have been submitted.
• Work with finance on invoice approvals prior to client billing.

Relationship Management:

• Actively mentor team members.
• Manage and build client relationships across multiple events.
• Perform other duties as needed for Program Production.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• 7+ years of show management or production experience required
• Onsite crew management experience
• Strong client relationship skills, strong written and oral communications skills, and detail oriented
• Knowledge of hospitality industry and sales processes required in addition to the ability to read and decipher financial reports and records
• Computer proficiency required including MS Office

Competencies (by Core Values)

• Responsiveness
• Ownership
• Professionalism
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Quality Results
• Plans and Aligns
• Situational Adaptability

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio visual equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Consulting Marketing | Video Post-Production Editor & MGFX Artist (Enabling Consultant)

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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