Creative Video Producer (TEMP)

The New York Times • New York, NY

1d • $52 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
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 Creative Video Producer's responsibilities are to brainstorm video concepts and oversee the creation of 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/or overseeing branded video content shoots and post-production.
The Creative Video Producer will be primarily concepting, pitching and collaborating on video ideas in partnership with other T Brand teams and our sales team. This role will interface with clients and internal creative teams to pitch/explain/present videos and ensure client satisfaction with our films.
This is a temporary hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters, reporting to the Director, Creative Production. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days per week.

Requirements

• 6+ years of film production experience
• Experience managing and maintaining client relationships
• Keen 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 a slate of multiple projects simultaneously
• Manage the creative process from concept to launch
• Work with teams including Editorial, Legal, Risk Management, Finance
• Experience in digital media workflows and technology
• Knowledge of the social media and branded content landscape

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm creative, high-quality video concepts at a range of budgets in response to RFPs
• Lead concepting and creation of video pitches, including bids and treatments in pre-sale phase.
• If needed, 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.
• Serve as client-facing contact in pre-sale phase of video production, including effectively communicating complex video ideas and proposals, crafting client correspondence, managing on-set experience and post-production communications, and effectively managing scope.
• Draft and negotiate contracts. Maintain all reporting and documentation around invoicing, release forms, etc.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• a company-matching 401(k) plan
• paid vacation
• paid sick days
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree