About the job

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We have moved to a work-from-anywhere model, permanently! While a majority of this role is remote, this role requires you to occasionally be on-site for photo/video shoots. We will only consider candidates in Los Angeles or New York due to studio locations.

Hawke Media’s Photography and Video production team is the engine fuel for our marketing rocket. Not that we’re building rockets, but let’s just say if we did, we’d have NASA calling and asking for our secrets. With great marketing comes even better creative. Our team is responsible for producing innovative and custom photography and videography for our clients. This team empowers our marketing departments to reach new heights by working with industry-leading creators, directors, talent, animation, and art departments. 

Production is no walk in the park, but we’ll make sure you have a sick pair of sunglasses and at least SPF 30. We’re looking for a self-starting, overly-organized individual with a Go-Fund-Me level of passion to help power our rapid development and growth. If you’re still enjoying reading this job description, you’re probably a great fit for this role. We believe in surrounding our employees with a team of creative, intelligent, and like-minded individuals to have each other's backs. A wicked sense of humor is encouraged.

Production in the agency world isn’t for everyone - it’s not easy to get back on the horse after you’ve been *politely* bucked off. We’re grateful for the powerhouse team that we have in place and are excited to add a new role to our production team to help us reach even greater heights in 2021. 

The ideal candidate will have experience working with and managing productions crews, art direction, and concept development and an eye for great branding. They should be confident with developing and maintaining quality client relations, taking charge on owning projects from start to finish, and consistently driven to reach their goals. They should be flexible, organized and ready to roll up their sleeves anytime a new challenge arises on any day that ends in “Y.”

Responsibilities: 

Project Management: 

• Function as media expert in handling all custom video editing projects 
• Oversee production of animation projects 
• Manage overall operations and scheduling for production team vendors, project deliverables, client communications
• Develop pre-production objectives to support the creative execution of the project: 

○ Create a mood board/shot list 

○ Develop storyboards/scripting 

• Forecast and manages expense tracking for production budgets
• Monitor production activities and adjust schedules for on-time delivery 
• Ensure that the final product meets quality standards and client specifications

On-Set Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and manage the performance of the production 
• Conduct regular production crew meetings for effective and transparent communication and team alignment 
• Oversee the production process/time management of the production team 
• Streamline the production process and troubleshooting to lead to production resolutions

Department Support: 

• Support the creation and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
• Partner with other departments to develop and execute events that support campaigns and initiatives across the organization

Skills & Experience: 

Hard Skills:

• 1-2 years previous work experience in digital media production or equivalent production experience.
• Strong knowledge of production workflow processes.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro
•  A solid track record of writing, editing, and producing high-quality digital video content
• Knowledge of emerging platforms and digital trends
• Experience adhering to editorial guidelines and best practices

Soft Skills: 

• Must have the ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration.
• Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production
• Must have the ability to organize, schedule, delegate work effectively, pay close attention to detail
• A self-starter who pays close attention to detail and is highly organized, capable of meeting tight deadlines and deliver within budget
• Must have the ability to communicate professionally, effectively and tactfully with production team, clients and and talent 
• Solution oriented-- if you identify a problem, be prepared with a solution 

**A link to your reel/portfolio is required**