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RF Studio53 (www.rfstudio53.com) is a cutting‑edge creative studio based in New York, dedicated to crafting meaningful and unforgettable visual experiences. From stunning graphic designs to captivating moving images and immersive interactive content, we transform ideas into powerful narratives. Working with an international roster of top‑tier businesses and industry leaders, we excel in bridging innovation and change through communication that resonates. Our expertise spans brand communications, advocacy, corporate storytelling, employee engagement, brand strategy, paid media, and every space in between. At RF Studio53, creativity knows no bounds. Ruder Finn is looking for a Senior AI Video Producer to help create high‑quality AI‑generated and AI‑assisted video content for agency and client work. This is a hands‑on creative production role for someone who can move fluidly from idea to execution. The role will be approximately 70% focused on AI‑generated and AI‑assisted video creation and 30% focused on broader creative production, live‑action support, live edits, pitch films, sizzles, social content, case studies, internal videos, and client‑facing video needs.

• Create high‑quality AI‑generated and AI‑assisted video content for Ruder Finn agency and client work, from concept through final delivery
• Translate creative briefs, client needs, and strategic inputs into video concepts, scripts, treatments, visual references, shot lists, prompts, and production approaches
• Use generative AI tools to create cinematic, social‑first, documentary‑style, influencer‑style, brand, internal, pitch, and campaign video assets
• Generate and refine AI visuals with a strong creative eye, motion, voiceover, music, and supporting assets using the right tools for each assignment
• Build video sequences with clear story structure, emotional arc, strong pacing, music timing, editorial rhythm, and polished transitions
• Help establish repeatable AI production processes, prompt systems, documentation, quality standards, and best practices
• Stay current on emerging AI video, image, voice, audio, editing, and production tools
• Recommend AI tools and workflows based on the creative need, timeline, budget, risk, and intended output
• Follow agency guidance around AI usage, confidentiality, rights, likeness, client approvals, disclosure, and responsible production

• Serve as a hands‑on creative producer and editor for both AI and non‑AI projects, including pitch films, social content, client presentations, sizzles, case study videos, internal videos, executive communications, live edits, and campaign assets
• Edit primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro, including rough cuts, fine cuts, sound timing, music edits, VO placement, polish, versioning, and final exports
• Support live‑action, event‑based, and fast‑turn video needs when required, including pulling together footage, shaping story, creating quick‑turn edits, and preparing client‑ready cuts
• Help develop treatments, moodboards, scripts, storyboards, visual references, production plans, and presentation materials
• Partner with creative, strategy, production, account, digital, design, and client teams to bring ideas to life
• Manage timelines, feedback rounds, priorities, and deliverables with strong attention to detail
• Participate in brainstorms and contribute ideas that are strategically smart, visually compelling, and executable
• Support client‑facing conversations by explaining creative choices, production approaches, AI capabilities, production limitations, risks, and recommended paths forward

• 5–7 years of experience in video production, branded content, creative production, post‑production, editorial, social content, film, advertising, PR, agency, or integrated communications environments
• At least 1 year of meaningful hands‑on experience creating AI‑generated or AI‑assisted video content
• Strong hands‑on editing ability in Adobe Premiere Pro; Premiere is the primary editing platform for this role
• A strong reel, portfolio, or individual video samples showing video craft, storytelling ability, editing instincts, visual judgment, and AI‑generated or AI‑assisted work where applicable
• Ability to clearly identify your role in submitted work, especially what you personally wrote, generated, directed, edited, produced, or finished
• Strong understanding of cinematic language, including composition, camera movement, lighting, shot progression, mood, tone, and visual continuity
• Excellent editorial instincts, including pacing, timing, music selection, emotional beats, transitions, voiceover placement, and story structure
• Ability to write, shape, or improve scripts, voiceover, treatments, and short‑form narratives
• Hands‑on experience with AI video, image, voice, music, or creative tools such as Runway, Kling, Pika, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, Suno, Udio, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, or similar platforms
• Ability to distinguish polished, cinematic AI work from generic, uncanny, unfinished, or low‑quality AI output
• Comfort working across different styles, including cinematic, social‑first, influencer‑style, documentary, brand anthem, explainer, pitch, internal, executive, and experimental formats
• Experience creating pitch videos, campaign films, case studies, social assets, executive videos, client‑facing creative prototypes, or similar content
• Ability to work directly with internal teams and clients in a clear, confident, collaborative way
• Comfort presenting creative work to clients and explaining the rationale behind creative and technical decisions
• Strong production judgment: knowing what is possible, what needs more time, what can be fixed in the edit, and when to start over
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages
• Curiosity and adaptability as AI tools, workflows, standards, and client expectations continue to evolve quickly
• Working knowledge of After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, CapCut, Descript, Topaz, or other post‑production and finishing tools is a plus
• Motion graphics, design, color, sound design, or audio mixing skills are a plus
• Experience producing live‑action shoots or hybrid AI/live‑action content is a plus
• Experience building internal AI workflows, training materials, creative guidelines, or production standards is a plus
• Familiarity with communications, earned media, reputation, healthcare, technology, corporate, or integrated campaign environments is a plus

• You will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
• You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan. Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc. Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave Transit benefits Professional learning and development opportunities Workplace flexibility On‑site and off‑site social gatherings

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $90,000 – 125,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job‑related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments, non‑profit organizations and startups. The agency is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation & Transformation, Technology & Innovation, and Consumer Connections. RFI Studios, the agency's full-service digital practice, leads the industry in designing and developing internal collaboration platforms, building conversations and communities around brands, and staying top‑of‑mind in the world of mobile applications.