Senior Video Producer

Mission Overview & Responsibilities: 

T Brand Studio is the creative center of excellence and maker studio within NYT Advertising. Inspired by the journalism and innovation of the NY Times, T Brand crafts stories that enable brands to make their mark on the world. Our skilled team of journalists, copywriters, editors, creative directors, designers, videographers, producers, program managers and developers create innovative branded advertising content and custom audio for brands that are embedded in The New York Times platform and its related media offerings.

The Senior Creative Video Producer's responsibilities are to brainstorm video concepts, oversee and create high-quality branded content video projects, including : conducting research, managing partnerships with a network of production resources, preparing the team for client meetings, brainstorming, conception of and overseeing branded video content shoots and post-production.

You will manage creative and logistical aspects of video productions from start to finish. You will work with clients and internal creative teams to pitch/explain/present videos and ensure client satisfaction with our films.

This role is based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm creative, high-quality video concepts at a range of budgets in response to RFPs.

• Shoot, produce and edit short-form videos, especially social content.

• Lead planning and creation of video pitches, including bids and treatments in pre-sale phase.

• Execute creative video concepts in collaboration with internal and external productions vendors in post-sale.

• Lead video production schedules, selects, rough cuts and final cuts in collaboration with production partners, clients and internal post-production team.

• Be our client-facing contact in all phases of video production, including sharing complex video ideas and proposals, creating client correspondence, managing on-set experience and post-production communications, and managing scope.

• Frequent travel to main domestic and international locations.

• Draft and negotiate contracts. Maintain all reporting and documentation around invoicing, release forms.

• Ensure that the department is maximizing the potential of each project in all stages of production and identify where internal resources could help keep budgets at a desirable level.

• Share ideas and contribute to the direction of T Brand Studio.

• Manage a slate of multiple projects.

• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

• You will report to the Director, Creative Production.

Basic Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of film production experience

• Experience managing and maintaining client relationships

• Business sense, and an intimate knowledge of all aspects of commercial film production and editing.

• Experience field and line producing for branded content or commercial production

• A demonstrated track record in creative execution and performance

• Experience managing the creative process from concept to launch

• Experience in digital media workflows and technology

• Knowledge of the social media and branded content landscape

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BFA, BA, or MA in TV, film, communications, journalism, or advertising

• Experience working with related divisions including Editorial, Legal, Risk Management, Finance

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