Creative Director, Video
Company: 522 Productions
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
We're 522, and we're on a mission to rid the world of cheesy
videos. Behind every pixel we create exists an incredibly talented,
highly motivated team relentlessly committed to producing
incredible video content that elevates our clients' brand. About
You You're a filmmaker, shooter, and editor who's ready to lead a
skilled creative team to create amazing video content. You've
curated a diverse portfolio of videos that educate and inspire
viewers to take action. You're excited to work across industries,
guiding brands through the creative process and developing concepts
to fit their unique needs. You're ready to leave budgeting and
logistics behind, so you can focus on communicating your creative
vision and bringing it to life. You're comfortable leading a crew
of full-time and freelance team members through production and
post, but you still shoot and edit your own work when the
opportunity arises. Most importantly, you're organized, precise,
curious, and relentlessly upbeat amid a fast-paced and challenging
work environment. Applications must include a link to a portfolio
of recent and relevant videos. Applications without a portfolio
will not be considered. Direct links to Google Drive or Dropbox
also will not be considered. Core Responsibilties
- Creative Direction
- Provide extraordinary customer service and a no-bullshit client
experience
- Create engaging video marketing concepts and production
documents within defined timelines, budgets, and other
limitations
- Develop a deep understanding of client preferences,
pain-points, and aspirations within video marketing
- Manage locations, talent, props, scripts, and other production
elements
- Work closely with creatives, video editors, production leads,
and freelancers to ensure that all products meet 522's standards
for quality -
- Direct production crews to execute creative vision on set
- Manage clients, crew, and talent amid high-pressure production
environment
- Handle complex shoots with ease, overcoming unforeseen
obstacles of light, audio, time, and space
- Maintain production equipment and track expenses on local,
domestic, and international shoots
- Serve as director of photography, camera operator, gaffer, or
audio technician under the direction of another Creative Director
when needed
- Seek out opportunities to improve and innovate 522's production
tools and processes -
- Video Editing
- Work closely with Producers to ensure that video deliverables
are completed on time and without errors
- Develop rough cuts based on client-approved creative
direction
- Provide direction to full-time and freelance video editors to
advance creative vision
- Communicate with clients and project managers to address
feedback with precision -
- Develop and quality control final video files for delivery to
client Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in documentary, marketing or commercial
video production
- Bachelor's Degree in Film, Broadcast Journalism, or
equivalent
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (bonus points for Adobe After
Effects)
- Proficiency with Sony FS7, RED, and similar digital cinema
cameras
- Ability to stay organized and on-deadline
- Willingness to train and mentor less-experienced team
members
- Ambition to shape the future of a fast-growing video agency
What's Next? Bringing the right people onto our team is one of our
most important responsibilities. Our interview process,
particularly for full-time work, may consist of multiple rounds of
phone, video, and in-person interviews. We take our time to make
sure the process is done right. We'll do our best to respond to
each applicant, but please know that we appreciate your interest
even if a position with us isn't an immediate fit. If you want to
be a big part of a growing business, if you want a team environment
to collaborate on creative ideas, if you want to take the next step
in your career-come talk to us. At 522 Productions, we're made
stronger by working with people with a diverse set of backgrounds
and perspectives. We're an equal opportunity employer and we're
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to any applicant
or employee with a disability.
Keywords: 522 Productions, Alexandria , Creative Director, Video, Executive , Alexandria, Virginia
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