Digital Media Producer

BakerHostetler•Cleveland, OH

1d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Marketing department is currently searching for an experienced Digital Media Producer. This is a position that reports to the Senior Digital Marketing and Brand Manager. This Digital Media Producer role will support the firm’s Business Development and Marketing department by producing high-quality videography that advances the firm’s marketing, communications, brand, business development, recruiting and thought leadership initiatives. The Digital Media Producer will manage the full video production lifecycle, including video strategy support, concept development, script support, filming, videography, editing, post-production and delivery of distribution-ready video content. The position will work closely with Digital Marketing, Graphics, Communications, Brand Services, Business Development and Marketing teams, along with attorneys and firm leadership to create compelling video assets that strengthen the firm’s brand, visibility and reputation across websites, social media, email marketing, recruiting platforms, events and internal communications channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Video Production, Film, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional Digital Media Producer, videography or video production experience.
3-5+ years of professional video production, videography and video editing experience, preferably in a corporate, professional services, agency, media, legal marketing or B2B marketing environment.
Demonstrated expertise in filming, editing, post-production and delivering polished video assets for multiple audiences, digital channels and platforms.
Strong proficiency with professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and related Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
Experience operating professional camera, audio, lighting and recording equipment for interviews, events, social media videos, corporate videos and marketing videos.
Strong storytelling, interviewing, scripting support, storyboarding, visual composition and content development skills.
Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous video projects, production schedules, deadlines, stakeholders, revisions and approvals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work professionally with attorneys, firm leaders, marketing department personnel and external vendors.
Must be comfortable managing tight deadlines without compromising work quality and working in a fast-paced environment for stakeholders with a wide variety of personalities and work styles. This role requires proactive client service, sound judgment and the ability to bring forward ideas that can yield a strategic impact.
Ability and willingness to travel periodically for firm events, office visits, attorney content production and conference or event coverage.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of digital marketing, social media, video SEO, email marketing, accessibility, captioning, metadata and content distribution best practices preferred.
Experience supporting still photography, podcast production, video podcasts, webinars, livestreams or hybrid event content preferred.
Familiarity with professional-services brand standards, confidentiality considerations, stakeholder approvals and reputational risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Digital Marketing, Communications, Brand Services and Business Development teams to identify opportunities for video storytelling, videography and branded video production that support attorney visibility, practice capabilities, firm initiatives, recruiting efforts, client service offerings and industry insights.
Support the development of video concepts, scripts, interview questions, storyboards, shot lists and content outlines for attorney videos, leadership videos, recruiting videos, thought leadership videos, event videos and social media video content.
Plan, coordinate and execute on-location, in-office, event-based and virtual video productions, including attorney interviews, leadership messages, thought leadership segments, event coverage, recruiting content, internal communications content and marketing campaign videos.
Operate professional video, audio, lighting and recording equipment and manage production logistics, including scheduling, setup, filming, file intake, asset organization and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Edit and produce professional short-form and long-form video content for the firm website, LinkedIn and other social media platforms, email marketing, presentations, internal channels, event displays, recruiting platforms and other digital marketing channels.
Incorporate graphics, motion graphics, lower thirds, music, captions, accessibility elements, branding elements and visual effects where appropriate.
Collaborate with the Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Services team on visual identity, motion graphics, creative direction and brand consistency.
Work closely with Digital Marketing Specialists to optimize video assets for search, channel requirements, file specifications, thumbnails, captions, metadata, promotional copy, accessibility and campaign timing.
Ensure all final video content meets firm quality, accessibility, brand, messaging and digital channel standards.
Maintain organized, searchable video asset libraries and develop efficient post-production workflows, naming conventions, version control practices, intake processes, reusable templates and video production best practices.
Maintain video production equipment and recommend photography, videography, audio, lighting, editing and production technology upgrades as needed.
Coordinate or manage outside video production vendors, editors, freelancers and specialty providers when additional support is required.
Travel periodically to firm offices, conferences, attorney content sessions, recruiting initiatives and other firm events to capture video footage and produce high-quality content.
Other duties as requested and assigned.