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Mondo

Video Producer

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$55 - $60/hr

ASAP Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 5 Month Contract - 20 hours/ week ( 4 hours/ day, Mon-Fri ... Responsible for production of video, animation to advance the client brand, the team's work is ...

Solomon Page

Motion Designers

Houston, TX · On-site

This role is contract-to-hire and offers the potential to transition into a permanent position ... Strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling expertise.

15 FINGERS LLC

VFX Artist / Video Editor

Buffalo, NY · On-site

Produce 2D and 3D animation and motion graphics, from lower-thirds and title work to full animated ... Contract: $35$55/hour, depending on scope and project mix. HOW TO APPLY Submit a resume and a reel ...

15 FINGERS LLC

VFX Artist / Video Editor

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$65K/yr

THE ROLE Agency 15 is looking for a VFX Generalist to own video editing, 2D/3D animation, and ... Contract: $35-$55/hour, depending on scope and project mix. HOW TO APPLY Submit a resume and a reel ...

Solomon Page

Senior Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80/hr

... a freelance/contract opportunity supporting their professional hair stylist-facing brand vision ... Experience with PowerPoint; animation skills are a plus If you meet the required qualifications and ...

STI

Graphic Designer

Nashville, TN · On-site

Provide high quality, creative, and innovative animation, and visuals to easily explain complicated ... freelance, or contract experience desired. * Experience in web design, web content management ...

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Video Producer

Mondo

Manhattan, NY • Remote

$55 - $60/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job Title: Video Producer Location-Type: Remote Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: (contract, perm, etc) 5 Month Contract - 20 hours/ week ( 4 hours/ day, Mon-Fri) Compensation Range: $55-60/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship . Our client's Creative Production Team is looking to add a talented mid level producer to its team. In this role you will have the opportunity to manage multimedia productions across multiple areas of Marketing. This producer will partner with creative team members and marketers to organize, plan, manage, and execute productions varying in budgets and timelines. This role sits on the Production Team and will report to the Head of Creative Production & Resource Management. Responsible for production of video, animation to advance the client brand, the team's work is viewed by millions globally. Located within Marketing, the Production team partners closely with video editors, cinematographers, animators, designers, product marketers, brand marketers, among others within the client to develop content that ladders up into multiple key strategies and plays. This role needs strong organization skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage multiple projects in varying stages of production. This candidate will have an advanced understanding of the production processes of digital video, animation. Ideally this will include an expert knowledge of production workflows, knowledge of project management software (such as Asana), and the ability to build, manage, or adapt workflows as needed. Attention to detail, excellent communication, and follow-through will be crucial to the role.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce and manage multiple video projects simultaneously from brief through delivery.
  • Create estimates, schedules, production plans, deliverables lists, and project timelines.
  • Manage post-production workflows, including edits, motion graphics, voiceover, music, licensing, reviews, QA, and final asset delivery.
  • Coordinate editors, motion designers, cinematographers, voiceover talent, production crews, freelancers, vendors, and internal creative partners.
  • Support product marketing videos, animated product/UI content, executive communications, customer interviews, educational videos, and live-action productions.
  • Use project management and communication tools such as Asana, Slack, Frame.io, Figma, and Google Workspace to keep projects organized and moving.
  • Maintain accurate production documentation, project files, scripts, licenses, contracts, and delivery records.
  • Remote produce shoots or serve as the on-site production lead for live-action shoots when needed.
  • Scout and book locations, coordinate production logistics, manage insurance requirements, and oversee talent, crew, and vendor needs.
  • Manage vendor, crew, and talent contracts and payments, including AI usage considerations such as talent likeness, generative tool usage, output ownership, and legal implications.
  • Collaborate with creative leads, project managers, marketers, product teams, executives, legal, finance, and external partners.
  • Help brief teams and vendors on production approach, execution plans, deliverables, and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Identify production roadblocks, propose solutions, and keep projects on time and on budget.
  • Partner with the Head of Production and broader production team to maintain consistent workflows and improve creative production processes.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5 years of video production experience within B2B SaaS, technology, software, CRM, product marketing, or an in-house brand creative team.
  • A strong portfolio of digital video work, especially product marketing videos, technology-focused content, motion graphics, animated product/UI content, live-action productions, customer interviews, or executive communications.
  • Deep understanding of video production and post-production workflows.
  • Experience managing creative projects, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder reviews, approvals, and final asset delivery.
  • Experience coordinating editors, motion designers, voiceover talent, cinematographers, crews, vendors, and freelance production partners.
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools in production workflows for video, motion, concepting, scripting, imagery, avatars, or photography.
  • Strong understanding of where AI can accelerate production, where it cannot, and how to flag legal, usage, ownership, or talent likeness concerns.
  • Knowledge of live-action production, remote production, post-production, motion graphics, and photography production.
  • Strong organizational, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to support creative teams without needing to be the creative lead.
  • Comfort working across multiple time zones, remote teams, internal partners, and external vendors.
  • Ability to work within existing creative operations processes while helping improve workflows over time.
  • Experience at a SaaS, technology, CRM, or software company such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Google, Microsoft, Zoho, Mailchimp, Monday.com, Asana, Adobe, Zendesk, or similar.
  • Experience producing product-focused content featuring software UI, motion design, voiceover, and animated storytelling.
  • Experience with Asana, Slack, Frame.io, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Claude, ChatGPT, Runway, Firefly, Veo, or other AI-assisted production tools.

Nice to Have experience/skills:

  • Experience with Asana, Slack, Frame.io, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Claude, ChatGPT, Runway, Firefly, Veo, or other AI-assisted production tools.
  • Existing network of production freelancers, editors, motion designers, cinematographers, voiceover talent, or vendors.
  • Experience supporting executive communications, customer interviews, and live-action shoots.