MERCK
Associate Director, Senior Video Producer
MERCK, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Job DescriptionPosition DescriptionAssociate Director, Senior Video ProducerThe Associate Director, Senior Video Producer produces high-quality short and long-form multimedia content for the Corporate Affairs digital content team. The role supports video production with the goal of driving the company’s strategic priorities, telling the company’s story and building the corporate brand.
Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.
This individual will be responsible for producing, scripting, shooting and editing internal and external video communications for an ever-expanding set of channels and platforms. The Associate Director, Senior Video Producer will partner with stakeholders to create digital stories, presentations and social media content, and will help instruct and uplevel team members in video skills and best practices.
The Associate Director, Senior Video Producer will also work closely with cross-functional teams, including our in-house creative studio, and direct or consult on video projects to ensure consistency in our company’s voice, style, brand and channel guidelines. The individual in this role will need superior team and project management skills and possess a strong ability and comfort level to direct employees and executive leaders clearly and professionally during video shoots.
This position requires a candidate with a masterful understanding of every aspect of the production process, strong writing skills, creativity and a technical background in film, lighting, capture and editing.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in film or video production, communications or a minimum of ten to fifteen years working in television, film or online video production and post-production.
Scope of work and core responsibilities includes:Under direction of the Head of Digital Content, execute video communications and best practices across multiple internal and external channels, including writing, storyboarding, shooting, directing and editing.
Advise and support cross-functional teams, including executive team members, at various levels of video production as needed.
Maintain video production equipment including cameras, lighting and audio.
Manage additional equipment needs and repairs.
Collaborate with analytics and technology teams to ensure optimization of video publishing strategies and tactics for continuous improvement.
Manage content team footage collection and assist colleagues and agency partners with footage retrieval and transfer.
Manage and coordinate with the digital signage team to publish videos across national and international sites.
Remain abreast of current video trends and analysis of competitors.
Maintain consistency of corporate messaging and act as a steward of company brand.
Commute/Location:This role is based at our Headquarters site in Rahway, NJ (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of 3 days in-office & 2 days off-site/remote).
This position
cannot
be 100% remote.
Position Qualifications:Education minimum requirementBachelor’s degree with ten or more years of communications experience OR
High School diploma with at least ten years of equivalent experience which could include: communications, media and/or Military.
Required Experience and Skills:10+ years of professional shooting and editing experience in film, television, news, online video or a digital agency.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.
Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and handle multiple tasks, competing deadlines and high-pressure situations.
Possess strong organization, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
In-depth understanding of target audience and proficiency in strategic messaging to multiple stakeholder groups.
Attention to detail, particularly around grammar, spelling and sourcing of facts.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to juggle competing demands and high-pressure situations.
*Applicants will be asked to provide a reel and portfolio of work.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
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Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.
This individual will be responsible for producing, scripting, shooting and editing internal and external video communications for an ever-expanding set of channels and platforms. The Associate Director, Senior Video Producer will partner with stakeholders to create digital stories, presentations and social media content, and will help instruct and uplevel team members in video skills and best practices.
The Associate Director, Senior Video Producer will also work closely with cross-functional teams, including our in-house creative studio, and direct or consult on video projects to ensure consistency in our company’s voice, style, brand and channel guidelines. The individual in this role will need superior team and project management skills and possess a strong ability and comfort level to direct employees and executive leaders clearly and professionally during video shoots.
This position requires a candidate with a masterful understanding of every aspect of the production process, strong writing skills, creativity and a technical background in film, lighting, capture and editing.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in film or video production, communications or a minimum of ten to fifteen years working in television, film or online video production and post-production.
Scope of work and core responsibilities includes:Under direction of the Head of Digital Content, execute video communications and best practices across multiple internal and external channels, including writing, storyboarding, shooting, directing and editing.
Advise and support cross-functional teams, including executive team members, at various levels of video production as needed.
Maintain video production equipment including cameras, lighting and audio.
Manage additional equipment needs and repairs.
Collaborate with analytics and technology teams to ensure optimization of video publishing strategies and tactics for continuous improvement.
Manage content team footage collection and assist colleagues and agency partners with footage retrieval and transfer.
Manage and coordinate with the digital signage team to publish videos across national and international sites.
Remain abreast of current video trends and analysis of competitors.
Maintain consistency of corporate messaging and act as a steward of company brand.
Commute/Location:This role is based at our Headquarters site in Rahway, NJ (USA), with a Hybrid setup (combination of 3 days in-office & 2 days off-site/remote).
This position
cannot
be 100% remote.
Position Qualifications:Education minimum requirementBachelor’s degree with ten or more years of communications experience OR
High School diploma with at least ten years of equivalent experience which could include: communications, media and/or Military.
Required Experience and Skills:10+ years of professional shooting and editing experience in film, television, news, online video or a digital agency.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.
Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders and handle multiple tasks, competing deadlines and high-pressure situations.
Possess strong organization, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
In-depth understanding of target audience and proficiency in strategic messaging to multiple stakeholder groups.
Attention to detail, particularly around grammar, spelling and sourcing of facts.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to juggle competing demands and high-pressure situations.
*Applicants will be asked to provide a reel and portfolio of work.
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package.
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