Job Description
Video Producer
POSITION TITLE:
Producer
REPORTS TO:
President, MPK Interactive
DIRECT REPORTS:
Production crew members (project based)
About MPK Interactive:
MPK is a fast-growing media and digital services company headquartered in Nashville, TN. Our growth is fueled by the value we bring to our customers through the products and services we deliver. At MPK, we pride ourselves on being the right partner – someone who cares about what matters most, asks the right questions, and listens to what customers have to say. We’re strategic business thinkers who know how to leverage technology. If you can dream it, we can deliver it. We do everything in-house. We understand budgets. We know how to stay within them and how to maximize them. We deliver what we promise – always. We live and breathe customer service. It’s central to everything we do. We are currently looking for talented, customer-obsessed individuals to join our growing team.
You:
You are an experienced video producer who is passionate about serving customers. You enjoy playing a critical role on high-performing teams. You are obsessed with details and are process driven. You are motivated by your clients’ successes; and you believe digital media is a necessary component of “new age” marketing. You are excited about joining a small company and leveraging your skills and network to help it grow. You are an expert in all the technology components necessary to deliver an engaging, multi-channel user experience; for our customers and for customers of customers. You love to tell stories and for your audiences to feel empowered by your messages.
Where:
MPK Interactive is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Our open, collaborative work space is filled with passionate production and technology professionals, working every day to make their clients successful. This position will be performed at our main office, at client sites, and include the flexibility to work from home.
About the Role:
The producer is a full-time role delivering digital media projects to our clients. MPK provides both video and photography services, coupled with technology offerings that allow our customers to leverage our productions in ways that maximize the value of their marketing and engagement activities. The producer is assigned to a set of MPK clients for ongoing relationship management. For each of the assigned clients, the producer is responsible for: 1) lead generation and project ideation, 2) project-level creative design and planning and, 3) project execution and delivery. Our clients trust our producers to take their visions and make them creative realities. Our producers work directly with client executives, thought leaders, industry experts, MPK digital and content strategists, and operational executives to be: experts, designers, and creators. The candidate will be technically savvy, own the value chain for production work, and interface directly with customers in the field.
Candidates must have their own MAC, and MPK Interactive will provide all necessary web-based tools, templates, and supplies.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Generation & Project Ideation
Create and develop video content for corporate clients including internal company announcement videos, external promotional social videos, product marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training, high-end commercials and other visual media.
Identify opportunities for new projects within client organizations; promote MPK products and services
Manage client accounts in CRM software and track leads, opportunities, and sales
Create proposal materials in conjunction with MPK content/digital strategists for projects
Build a reputation as a creative thought-leader with vision, insights, and excellence in delivery
Project-Level Creative Design & Planning
Write, develop and pitch creative concepts for digital, social, broadcast and other short-form content.
Ensure scripts are written in advance of production
Scope, plan, budget and execute small and large scale video projects flawlessly with production team members in a fast-paced environment
Secure rights and licenses, purchase props, rent equipment, and gain access to shooting locations; set the budget for each of these areas and track spending along the way
Assign tasks and create schedules for all cast and crew involved, including deadlines for the project and for individual workers
Own the final decision for all creative and production talent to form a team for each project
Leverage MPK content strategists and MPK experts for project design input
Project Execution & Delivery
Leverage internal CRM systems to appropriately reflect project status (e.g. in progress, complete)
Leverage internal planning tools to budget projects, and submit proposals
Utilize in-house resources and hire outside contractors as needed including editors, videographers, stylists, actors, and more
Keep track of every aspect of the production and ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget while maintaining the highest quality possible
Oversee all elements of production including all camera, audio, and lighting equipment. In addition, scout locations and oversee everything from wardrobe to set design.
Supervise the progress of each project from ideation to post-production; ensure client satisfaction
Direct all required on-site project activities (e.g. filming, set up, client liaison)
Manage client relations, approvals, and feedback throughout production process
Internal Operations
Conduct regular meetings with production staff for project-specific decisions and to optimize internal processes
Assist in hiring key staff, including crew and shared services team members, to produce content
Produce all financial and operational reports in a timely manner
Requirements:
5+ years in film production, broadcasting, television, or similar discipline
5+ years of management experience
5+ years in a customer-facing role
5+ years of product or services sales experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes of practice and health and safety laws
Bonus Qualities:
Worked in start-up or SaaS companies
Knowledge of digital marketing strategies
Healthcare and retail industry experience
Experience creating budgets and profit/loss responsibility
Strong network of production staff and client rosters
