Video Producer

Job Summary

The Producer will be responsible for leading and partnering with the executive producer and director during the creation of client videos from start to finish. Under the direction of Slow Clap’s senior team, the Producer will handle client engagement and management as well as owning the logistics, budgets, project management, and delivery of video content.

Outside of client-based work, the Producer will be responsible for general admin tasks such as managing vendors, receipts, and general paperwork.

The Producer will also assist in the securing of new business and marketing efforts including website content and social media, when time permits.

Candidates should be creative, entrepreneurial, well-organized self-starters. Expect to work with a small team and wear several different hats.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create and manage budgets
• Manage planning, budgets, equipment, and crew for video projects
• Secure shooting locations, permits, and permissions
• Customize and manage legal documents such as photo releases, location agreements, contractor agreements, and statements of work
• Create shooting schedules, call sheets, and production calendars
• Develop creative briefs, treatments and scripts
• Co-author proposals for new business
• Act as unit production manager, producer, and assistant director on-set as-needed
• Interface with clients, keeping them updated with project progress
• Manage flow of work to meet tight project deadlines
• Handle general administrative tasks as-needed
• Ensure that video projects align with Slow Clap quality standards and client branding

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated success in managing multiple projects
• Google Docs experience, creating spreadsheets, call sheets, production schedules, presentation decks
• Experience working on documentary-style brand content
• Ability to thrive in a fast, client-serving environment where every challenge and every day is different and deadline-driven
• Proactive approach to assuming responsibility for deliverables and moving team goals forward
• Sound judgment as well as the ability to think creatively and strategically
• Bachelor’s degree, with at least seven years of related experience in video production

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-budget video for brands
• Experience working in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience managing projects in Coda, Asana and Slack
• Bachelor’s degree in film or video production

Application Process

Applicants should apply via linkedin, and send an email to hello [at] slowclap.com with a one-page cover letter, resume and CV with the title “Producer Applicant – [Name]”.

Applicants should include links to at least three projects they’ve worked on, including details of their contributions to the projects.

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