Video Producer

Overview of the role:
As the Video Producer you are goal-oriented and organized and will manage projects from inception to completion. The video producer's responsibilities will include, hiring staff/talent, creating production schedules, assist and manage set designs, and scheduling shoots in conjunction with internal and external video production teams. Co-ordinating the video production process, creating video/radio production CE’s, managing on-camera artist contracts and payments. To be successful as a video producer you must have excellent time management and interpersonal skills. A top-notch video production manager works with the Video Specialist to plan and coordinate successful Videos, TV shoots and Radio ad recordings etc. Key focus of this role as a Video Producer in Penquin is working with the Client services, Brand Activations, Video Production and Media teams and key suppliers in planning for resources needed and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors/suppliers in order to deliver Video production projects and client campaigns according to the plan. A Video Production manager will also work with the Video Specialist, Client Services teams to define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout the life cycle of each project they are managing and involved in. This team routinely works across all teams and departments in the company on projects that require interactive and creative engagement. You need to be flexible, creative, work to deadlines and must have good communication skills to be able to work efficiently within an existing team.
Key responsibilities:
Work alongside with the Video Production specialist in assisting in the planning and or organising of multimedia (audio/video) content for client campaigns, internal company announcement or celebration videos, external promotional social videos, product marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and other enterprise-wide projects and briefs that might come into the agency.
Work independently, as well as part of the video production team, to establish and communicate project deliverables, timelines and project goals.
Collaborate closely with internal departments and clients to help facilitate relevant video production projects from a project management point of view.
 Plan video shoots: Oversee the scouting, selection and reservation of shoot locations.
 Develop production schedules for approval by the Video production Specialist.
 Reserve and rent equipment where needed.
 Hiring crews and contractors, and negotiating rates of pay
 Negotiating costs and approving the booking of resources, equipment and suppliers
 Overseeing location bookings and arranging any necessary permissions and risk assessments.
 Plan and make transportation arrangements for crew, talent and equipment; and ensu