Producer, Visual Content

Mary Kay • Addison, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing and developing all visual and audio elements for company events. Supports Executive Producer by supervising the work of vendor partners and voiceover talents to ensure and approve consistent quality, style guidelines and tone, of all original and edited audio/video recordings. Primary duties include managing and producing graphics, video and audio projects for live and virtual company events. Work may include PowerPoint creation, single screen Keynote presentations, and producing/sourcing creative elements for video productions and photo shoots for event graphics. Responsible for managing shot selections from image libraries, create Spanish versions of videos, and all event video productions. Partners with Executive Producer to develop creative direction for vendors and producers, creating and managing highly detailed production lists for event graphics, including sourcing, acquiring and selecting high-res images for productions. Manages front of house communications at Mary Kay live events, such as video and graphic guidance to the production company including communication with the TV production team, live video logging and providing direction to house team and vendor producers. Will be responsible for producing live to tape video shoots during Mary Kay live events.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in commercial video production
• Education: Bachelor/University Degree in Radio/Television/Film
• Must possess excellent project management skills in order to direct a number of creative projects simultaneously. Must be able to complete projects within strict time frames and approved budgets.
• Must have strong interpersonal and partnership skills. Position requires interaction with many internal and external partners at all levels
• Must have a reel\portfolio that exhibits an exceptional range of work, covers a variety of products and styles, and is dynamic and pushes technology barriers.
• Must have strong conceptual abilities to develop and motivate personnel to produce the finest quality and most creative materials possible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required in order to interact with project owners in the development of live productions.
• Ability to select, evaluate, and provide direction to vendors; and interface with executives/individuals to develop/execute clear visual content communication and results.
• Must be an excellent multi-tasker, self-motivated, confident problem solver and decision maker. Must be able to comfortably work with multiple projects at different stages. Requires creative thinking and ability to independently and quickly problem solve. Must demonstrate a high level of multitasking and troubleshooting.
• Must have proven skills in the coordination of video/graphic production processes to effectively manage workflow, including planning and management of project timelines, and negotiation of contracts and professional service agreements.
• Excellent technical skills required: proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator; expert with Keynote; and experience with Microsoft Office applications required. Working knowledge of video editing (AVID and/or Premiere) a plus.
• Strong knowledge project management and video/graphic production budgeting is essential.
• Domestic overnight travel (10-20%25) may be required to work company events, shoots, seminars, and training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Event Visuals: Supports Executive Producer, creates and maintains highly detailed production lists for live events. Acts as liaison with outside production companies to facilitate the production of multi-screen media for events. Schedules regular meetings to review status of production and meets with segment owners to determine what graphics have been requested and reviews final storyboards thru final approval. Manages and reviews all audio and visual elements prior to live event to assure all updates have been made, with special focus on Recognition. Creates showreels in English, Spanish and French utilizing Keynote programming and language management and review in ShoFlo software.
• Video Projects: Creates and/or produces high-quality, inspiring video work that aligns with global brand strategy and Mary Kay US standards. Guides and directs A/V team with video productions that will be produced for live Mary Kay events.
• Audio Projects: Responsible for directing audio sessions, including gathering all source materials from clients to effectively and efficiently pre-set recording sessions. This includes creative input on talent from local agencies, as well as communicating productions ideas with Audio Engineer.
• Ensures file formats are managed accurately and appropriately, including copyrights, rights clearances, and client approvals. Reviews with approvers: treatments and scripts that meet project owner direction, projects in progress and final versions, ensuring expectations are clearly defined/understood/met. Informs and follows up with project owners regularly during the production process of each project to ensure communication channels stay open and fluid.
• Live Event: Oversees and performs leading crew position during Mary Kay live events. Examples could include: Seminar and Leadership Conference. Guiding visual direction of the show with the production company, Career Conference: Fills role of meeting coordinator or meeting assistant as needed.
• Core Production: Responsible for all financial and budgetary oversight for assigned projects, including entire production process from bidding through execution. Negotiates rates/contracts with external vendors/editors/production companies.
• Remains up-to-date on current technical standards and equipment in the video and graphic production industry. Reads professional literature to remain current on new developments in the creative industry.
• This job requires on-site work at a Mary Kay facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees