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Description

What is VBG:

Veteran Benefits Guide has been proud to serve our nation's service members for more than 10 years. Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, VBG assists Veterans through the challenging VA claims process to efficiently secure their hard-earned benefits. Now operating with more than 250 team members nationwide, VBG has helped over 55,000 Veterans through the VA claims process. The company is dedicated to honoring service and supporting the Veteran community through ongoing advocacy, community partnerships, and meaningful opportunities within its workforce.

Who we're looking for:

Veteran Benefits Guide is seeking a creative and technically skilled Video Content Producer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable behind the camera and in the editing suite and who enjoys turning ideas into compelling video content that resonates with diverse audiences.

You will be responsible for planning, shooting, and editing high-quality video across multiple platforms, including longer-form content, short-form social videos, documentary-style storytelling, and trend-driven content for digital channels. Your work will help bring our mission to life through stories that honor and connect with Veterans and their communities.

What do we offer:

We invest in our people, supporting their growth through mentorship and professional development. We strive to offer a work-life balance, creating a culture that is people-focused and fun. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team:? 

• Work from home: Flexibility to work from home based on business needs and policies. 
• Work/life balance: We offer a Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. 
• Benefits: Choice of Medical, Vision, and Dental plans with company premium contributions, vacation and sick time, 8 paid holidays plus a floating holiday, 401k with company match after 90 days & other ancillary benefits.
• Growth and development: In-house training and on-the-job development prepare our employees for promotional advancement, leadership opportunities, and lateral transfer skill development. 

Requirements

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.? 

• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content across multiple platforms.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment to capture professional-grade footage on location and in the studio.
• Edit and produce final video content using industry-standard editing software.
• Collaborate with team members on creative direction, storyboarding, and content ideas.
• Adapt video content for various platforms and delivery specifications (e.g., mobile, web, TV-style, social).
• Add music, graphics, captions, transitions, and color grading to enhance storytelling and brand consistency.
• Manage and organize media files, footage, and project assets to ensure efficient production workflows.
• Stay current on content creation trends, editing styles, and emerging video formats.
• Deliver projects on schedule while maintaining high production quality and brand alignment.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required

• Proven experience as a videographer and video editor.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of content formats (short-form, long-form, social, documentary-style, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard video production tools and software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar).
• Experience filming with professional cameras, lighting setups, stabilizing gear, and audio equipment.
• Strong storytelling ability and visual composition skills.

Preferred

• Experience with motion graphics and animation.
• Knowledge of social media video trends, platform best practices, and social media growth strategies.
• Experience working in fast-paced, resource-lean environments where adaptability is essential.
• Drone videography experience (a plus).
• Degree in film, video production, cinematography, or media studies (preferred).
• Military Veteran status or experience working with military or Veteran-serving organizations, or strong familiarity with military and Veteran culture (a plus).

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and a creative eye for visual storytelling.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative, adaptable, and proactive mindset.
• Self-starter who can take an idea from concept to finished product.
• Strong understanding of what content performs well with different audiences.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional videography and editing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to produce polished, platform-appropriate video content under tight deadlines.
• Strong technical and creative expertise across the full production lifecycle.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in operations or production management, preferably in claims processing, insurance, finance, or healthcare.
• At least 3 years of direct people management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and workflow optimization.
• Experience analyzing KPI data, generating reports, and presenting recommendations to leadership.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in film production, Media Production, Communications, or related field preferred. Equivalent professional training or demonstrated expertise is accepted.

Why VBG:

• VBG finds meaning in their day-to-day work because every process, every project, and every decision connect back to real Veterans' lives.
• VBG fosters a culture that values service, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• When you work at VBG, you're not just advancing your career-you're honoring service, empowering Veterans, and helping to build a better system for those who gave so much.

EEO:

Veteran Benefits Guide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression) genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, hairstyle or hair texture, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.