Temporary Creative Video Jobs (NOW HIRING)

T Brand Studio is the creative center of excellence and maker studio within NYT Advertising. Inspired by the journalism and innovation of the NY Times, T Brand crafts stories that enable brands to make their mark on the world. Our skilled team of journalists, copywriters, editors, creative directors, designers, videographers, producers, program managers and developers create innovative branded advertising content and custom audio for brands that are embedded in The New York Times platform and its related media offerings.

The Creative Video Producer's responsibilities are to brainstorm video concepts and oversee the creation of high-quality branded content video projects, including : conducting research, managing partnerships with a network of production resources, preparing the team for client meetings, brainstorming, conception of and/or overseeing branded video content shoots and post-production.

The Creative Video Producer will be primarily concepting, pitching and collaborating on video ideas in partnership with other T Brand teams and our sales team. This role will interface with clients and internal creative teams to pitch/explain/present videos and ensure client satisfaction with our films.

This is a temporary hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters, reporting to the Director, Creative Production. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm creative, high-quality video concepts at a range of budgets in response to RFPs

• Lead concepting and creation of video pitches, including bids and treatments in pre-sale phase.

• If needed, execute creative video concepts in collaboration with internal and external productions vendors in post-sale.

• Lead video production schedules, selects, rough cuts and final cuts in collaboration with production partners, clients and internal post-production team.

• Serve as client-facing contact in pre-sale phase of video production, including effectively communicating complex video ideas and proposals, crafting client correspondence, managing on-set experience and post-production communications, and effectively managing scope.

• Draft and negotiate contracts. Maintain all reporting and documentation around invoicing, release forms, etc.

• Ensure that the department is maximizing the potential of each project in all stages of production and identify where internal resources could help keep budgets at a desirable level.

• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6+ years of film production experience

• Experience managing and maintaining client relationships

• Keen business sense, and an intimate knowledge of all aspects of commercial film production and editing.

• Experience field and line producing for branded content or commercial production

• A demonstrated track record in creative execution and performance

• Experience managing a slate of multiple projects simultaneously

• Manage the creative process from concept to launch

• Work with teams including Editorial, Legal, Risk Management, Finance

• Experience in digital media workflows and technology

• Knowledge of the social media and branded content landscape

Preferred Qualifications:

• BFA, BA and/or MA in TV, film, communications, journalism, advertising.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.