Director of Video Production

Axon • Seattle, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Video is a critical tool for Axon to communicate its mission and products. As a Director of Video Production, you will be the operational and creative leader responsible for managing the entire video production lifecycle. This includes overseeing internal creative talent, external contractors, production companies, and agency partners, ensuring all projects stay on budget, on time, and adhere to the Axon brand. Your role focuses on management and strategic oversight rather than hands-on camera or editing work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in video production, with a track record of producing projects from brief to delivery in a brand, agency, or in-house environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing crews, freelance contractors, and external production partners.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach to film production.
• Strong understanding of the full production process across pre-production, production, and post.
• Experience managing production budgets and reconciling actuals against estimates.
• Familiarity with contract management, talent releases, and vendor agreements in a production context.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working across internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.
• Alignment with Axon's values: ownership, candor, curiosity, and a commitment to building trust in service of our mission to Protect Life.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience producing content for B2B, government, public safety, or technology brands.
• Familiarity with trade show or experiential video production.
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies or other government entities in a production capacity.
• Working knowledge of AI video production and post-production tools and how they are reshaping production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own the full production lifecycle for planned campaigns, reactive projects, and internal videos.
• Develop and manage project briefs, production schedules, shot lists, and delivery timelines in collaboration with the Executive Creative Director and internal creative leads.
• Coordinate all logistics for shoots, including location, permitting, travel, equipment, and crew.
• Manage day-of production, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders on set.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage freelance crew, editors, production companies, and agency partners.
• Direct the work of Axon's internal editors and shooters, ensuring project clarity and creative alignment.
• Build and maintain a roster of production contractors across various disciplines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Axon and external partners, including law enforcement agencies, involved in production.
• Own production budgets from estimate through final reconciliation.
• Draft, manage, and execute contracts with production contractors, ensuring compliance.
• Manage location agreements, talent releases, and other production-related agreements.
• Identify opportunities to increase production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work closely with the Executive Creative Director to ensure clear creative vision.
• Partner with marketing, product, sales, and communications stakeholders to align on objectives and messaging.
• Maintain brand consistency across all video output.
• Contribute to the development of Axon's production infrastructure, workflows, and vendor relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional and Mental Wellness support
• Learning and Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Snacks in our offices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed