Associate Video Producer

  • Yakkety Yak
  • 216 S Jefferson, Ste 200, Chicago, IL 60661
  • Jul 12, 2022
Full time Marketing

Job Description

The Associate Video Producer at Yakkety Yak will support our video team in executing marketing video projects from concept to delivery. 

You’ll be a creative problem solver that can shepherd internal and small client projects  from start to finish. You’ll also support the Director of Video, as needed, in the creation of larger-scale video content projects.

You will have a strong understanding of video storytelling principles and be able to communicate your ideas to internal and external team members. You’ll be comfortable with writing drafts of concepts, scripts, and shot lists with the support of the Director of Video. You’ll be adept at booking crew, talent, equipment, and vendors, and leading small crews in the field. You’ll anticipate potential issues and take the initiative to interface with the Director of Video, account team and clients as needs arise on set. 

Our Associate Producer will also support the post production process - working with editors to manage revisions and consolidate team feedback. You’ll produce voiceover, research and license stock footage and music and manage delivery of assets to the account team. You’ll jump in to support full end to end creation of social videos and companion assets.

You’ll help ensure that content is optimized for various deliverable formats, and that we’re creating content that resonates on each platform. You’ll also help spot opportunities to repurpose content for different platforms and uses.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative team player with a “no job is too big or too small” mentality, who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, agency environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

What You'll Do

In this role, you will contribute in the following areas:

Work with Director of Video to secure and manage production resources:

  • Book talent, vendors, specialty crew, and locations
  • Arrange gear rentals, pickups and returns
  • Track project budgets
  • Prepare shot lists, call sheets, crew paperwork
  • Arrange set parking, meals, and crew logistics
  • Create interview questions
  • Research stock footage

Lead select creative video projects from start to finish:

  • Crew communication and management
  • On-set or remote interview producing
  • On-set or remote production client management with DOV and account team support.

Post production management:

  • Work with freelance or staff editors on review and revisions.
    • Leverage stock footage, music, specialty vendors, and freelancers in accordance with a  project budget.
    • Ensure freelance data is transferred to company and closed out at the end of the project. 
  • Bonus: Adobe Premiere editorial knowledge to:
    • Prep and ingest footage
    • Make selects, send to transcript, sync footage
    • Create text on-screen motion graphics
    • Subtitling support
    • Export and QC and versions prior to delivery

Additional duties, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

What You Bring

Our expectations for the candidate include:

  • 2+ years of experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously Creativity is a must, but taking deadlines seriously is essential, so you must be able to work under pressure

  • Desire to take initiative, own the product, and work collaboratively with teammates

  • Ability to confront hurdles with positivity and poise

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and G Suite

  • Extensive knowledge of video marketing trends

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https://www.yakketyyak.com/careers/

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