Video Producer

The Video Producer is, above all an artist and a project leader managing all aspects of production (pre-production, production, and post-production) of videos for a client’s fundraising weekend. The Video Producer is an experienced, creative filmmaker and project manager, able to deliver compelling testimonial mini-documentaries and short concept pieces on time and on budget.

Oversees production for compelling videos that bonds prospective major donors with the mission and work of non-profit clients.

• Video Strategy and Story Selection. Understands Westfall Gold's unique approach to video storytelling, leads the client through the strategy for story selection and video production. Provides insight to the client regarding creative choices and vets stories proposed by the client.
• Pre-Production Planning. As needed, coordinates other aspects of video production, including scriptwriting and storyboarding. Creates a production plan by developing a budget, identifying and allocating staff/freelancers, negotiating and bidding work, setting schedules, and ensuring all details of onsite production are handled.
• Production. Directs writers, directors of photography/cameramen, producers/interviewers, and other production crew to ensure the completion of videos on time and on budget, and consistent with Westfall Gold’s creative standards and the creative brief.
• Interviewing experience preferred. As needed, conducts on-camera field interviews. Makes strong human connections to quickly garner trust for in-depth private interviews with people from all walks of life.
• Post-Production. Coordinates with content and finish editors to ensure the intended strategy for each video is achieved.

Travel: Domestic and international travel is required for video shoots/interviews and client meetings.

Position is remote.

Experience

• 5+ years as a producer in a video/film agency, managing all aspects of video production
• Deep experience in developing emotionally compelling video storytelling
• Deep experience in customer relationship management in a video/film context
• Prior experience in non-profit branding or advertising services
• Ability to thrive under pressure of deadlines and multiple projects under competing timelines

Skills

• Excellent presenter who is comfortable interacting with senior level executives
• Demonstrated relationship management skills. Ability to form and maintain strong relationships and partnerships
• Excellent verbal/written communication
• Superior organization and project management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in using email/calendaring, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Please send resumé and submit a show reel of Documentary style videos for consideration and email to careers@westfallgold.com to be considered.