This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/7653714 VTech is the global
leader in electronic learning products from infancy through toddler and
preschool. Since its establishment in 1976, VTech has been the pioneer
in the electronic learning toy category.
Our mission is to design, manufacture and supply innovative and
high-quality products in a manner that minimizes any impact on the
environment, while creating sustainable value for our stakeholders and
the community.
Our culture comes largely from the great group of employees we have at
VTech. They\'re friendly, yet professional. We embrace and value all of
our employees and strive to foster a positive, collaborative work
environment.
VTech believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to
our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned
responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to
outline primary duties; qualification and job scope, but not limit the
incumbent or the organization to only the work identified. It is our
expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and
whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Video Project Manager will deliver compelling narratives
through the art of video production and have a proven track record in
the project management of various types of production with a deep
understanding of the process of bringing creative concepts to final
assets. They will lead video project management and production as
assigned, including but not limited to digital, social, and demo videos.
Further, they will manage rights, YouTube listings, and other video
responsibilities as necessary.
The Senior Video Project Manager will support high volumes of video
production for both VTech and LeapFrog brands across priority product
lines. This individual will have the ability to understand the strategic
role of video creative within the digital ecosystem and purchase funnel
to drive business goals and sales results. They will work with key
stakeholders to understand project goals, context of asset placement and
measurement expectation for performance and will apply their creative
taste and judgment to the creative process to deliver compelling,
relevant, on-brand and culturally aware concepts.
They will successfully oversee the volume of production for the holistic
brand portfolio through flawless management of the detailed logistics of
production, delivering on-time and in-budget. They collaborate with a
variety of internal and external teams, including designers, external
agency partners, and global VTech teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITES
Manage the production of videos to be used in a variety of destinations
including but not limited to various media placements, as well as
YouTube content that align to the brands\' video strategies and content
requests from conception through final file delivery. Further,
collaborate with content team colleagues to maximize video asset
production across asset types, different shoots, and destination
platforms.
Manage the organization, tagging, and maintenance of the brands\'
YouTube channels ensuring that produced content is easily found via
search and best-practice SEO guidelines are applied.
Manage and track budget for all productions and work with Sales or
Global Marketing Teams for any necessary accounting transfers and making
adjustments as needed to accommodate unanticipated requests and
opportunities.
Manage agencies/vendors through the pre-production process by writing
detailed and accurate creative briefs, evaluating creative concepts and
scripts, managing shot lists, casting, props, set, location and all
other pre-production details, reviewing and securing approval as
appropriate.
Work closely with the Product Devel pment Team prior to shoots for
script review and product integration to ensure accurate depiction and
usage.
Attend video shoots as active part of the production, confirming shots,
product usage, set/wardrobe checks, on-set decisions and overseeing the
production in its entirety to deliver all required assets.
Exercise strong agency/vendor management to drive efficient productions
through all phases, driving effective creative concepts and
comprehensive, on-time and on-budget shoots.
Manage agencies/vendors through the post-production process reviewing
and routing rough cuts and providing feedback to finalize assets.
Manage multiple projects with the ability to switch from one to the
other seamlessly, effectively prioritizing competing priorities and
deadlines.
Provide regular updates and tracking on video production timing, budget
and completion to key stakeholders in tandem with other members of the
Content team.
Source and send all necessary files for production including logos,
images, sound file, etc. for global/agency/vendor usage.
Work cross-functionally to secure product samples for all shoot needs,
working with Product Development to ensure functionality, program
accuracy and product appearance and arrange all shipping to required
teams and agency partners.
Assist with ad-hoc internal video projects as necessary, including the
production of in-house demo videos, social media post videos, et as
needed.
Collaborate through communication and teamwork w