Job Description:
The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a deep interest in digital video making.
As Lead- Video Projects, the candidate will be responsible for a team of Video Project Specialists in managing Video Content Conception, Pitching, Video Client Servicing and Project Management for the allocated portfolio of clients.
Video Content:
- Conceive and execute large scale video-driven campaigns for key clients alongside the other departments of the video team & the client servicing team.
- Ability to develop a fundamental understanding of the brand and target group and ideate on appropriate digital films/campaigns
- In-depth knowledge of ideating for different digital formats and platforms and training team members on the same (and) Ensure implementation of new trends, best practises on the different platforms
- Training team members in conducting secondary research for creative briefs to better understand topic/brand/target audience
- Ensure error free deliverables across all stages (pitch-concept-script-design-edit) of a video campaign and train team members on quality checks
Pitching:
- Lead on new-business and existing client pitches to deliver high quality campaign ideas
- Put down communication and video ideas and pitch to clients with effective narrations
- Guide team members to put together video slides and deliver a pitch, and review their work
Client Servicing:
- Connect with key clients to understand video requirements, narrate ideas, communicate any key issues, and receive feedback
- To be approached by client as an expert in video marketing
- Train team members on client interactions, and verbal and written communication
Project Management:
- Oversee allocated clients’ video projects, monitor and track progress
- Work closely & effectively with the Scriptwriting, Designing, Editing and Social Media teams to deliver quality video campaigns.
- Train team members on breaking down creative video briefs
- Regular reviews of key video clients with team members, anticipate and troubleshoot any challenges
- Consistently review internal process and modify for productivity and efficient workflow systems
- Track revenue and upsell to video clients, maintaining target revenue productivity
- Follow up on payments, sharing invoices, and maintaining a track on total revenue via Video
About The Candidate:
- Passionate about the ad and film world
- Great communication with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate confidently with key clients and maintain good rapports
- Ability to analyse and breakdown creative briefs – and manage team to ideate and execute appropriate campaigns
- Good research skills, curious and interested in learning new topics
- A team player who can understand and utilize talent across different video departments efficiently
- Eager to grow and learn new skills
- A go-getter, self-starter, with a positive attitude
- Planned, organized, with attention to detail
Performance Measures:
- Content: proficiency over understanding, ideating, and editing of video content
- Software: in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with Mac/Windows
- Client management: adapt to critical project situations and stringent deadlines
Personal Responsibility:
- Reporting: Participate in ideations, be prompt with feedback, and conflict/risk management
- New initiatives: constantly discover, reinvent, and implement new editing styles and techniques
- Team management: mentor and support video team, guide members on new technology, editing trends, and practices. Set team goals and objectives and collectively work toward achieving them.
Personality Attributes:
- Ability to multitask, takes initiative, and ownership of work
- Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, strong point of view, self-starter, displaying leadership qualities
- Can-do/positive attitude, team player, and interested to learn and grow
Functions / Day to day activities:
- Help conceive, develop, and edit video projects, adept at storytelling and brainstorming
- Edit a wide range of projects: short form and long form productions, motion graphics, animated videos, slideshows, product demos, GIFs and more
- Deep understanding of fundamental video design (typography, iconography, composition, layout, etc.) and has a passion for internet-based short form and branded content
- Skilled in audio cleaning, editing, color correction, and closed captioning
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, multitask, and handle a fast-paced environment
- Creative ability to deliver within quick timelines, understand requirement, and suggest relevant video styles
- Troubleshoot and provide creative solutions on projects, streamline, and establish workflow
Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Must be expertly skilled in Adobe After Effects, FinalCut/Adobe Premiere Pro
Experience:
Performance measures:
- Content: proficiency over understanding, ideating, and editing of video content
- Software: in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with Mac/Windows
- Client management: Plan tasks according to deadlines, adapt to critical project situations and stringent deadlines
Personal responsibility:
- Reporting: Collaborating with the team and staying on top of deliverables, promptly communicating any issues and delays
- New initiatives: constantly discover, reinvent, and implement new editing styles and techniques
Personality Attributes / Traits:
- Ability to multitask, takes initiative, and ownership of work
- Attention to detail, ability to handle pressure, creative thinking, self-starter, proactive, motivated, and collaborative
- Can-do attitude, team player, and eager to learn
Functions / Day to day activities:
- Help conceive, develop, and edit video projects, adept at storytelling and brainstorming
- Edit a wide range of projects: short form and long form productions, motion graphics, animated videos, slideshows, product demos, GIFs and more
- Deep understanding of fundamental video design (typography, iconography, composition, layout, etc.) and has a passion for internet-based short form and branded content
- Skilled in audio cleaning, editing, color correction, and closed captioning
- Adapt to crucial project situation, handle multiple projects simultaneously and handle a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently to meet the deadlines
Qualifications:
- Must be expertly skilled in Adobe AfterEffects, FinalCut/Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop/Illustrator
Experience:
