Wintrust Financial is hiring: Senior Video Production Director in Rosemont

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Family-friendly work hours
• With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
• Promote from within culture

Job Description Summary

The Marketing Team at Wintrust is seeking a passionate and versatile Sr. Video Production Director to join our dynamic video team. Our crew handles a wide range of video projects, providing numerous opportunities for innovation at every stage of the production process.

The ideal candidate will have creative and organizational experience in all aspects of video production. You will be responsible for overseeing casting, location scouting, writers’ rooms, creative collaboration, production schedules, line producing on set, budgets, and coordinating freelance team members. This role involves inspiring and leading a team of experienced video professionals while fostering their growth and enhancing their problem-solving skills.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of skilled video professionals, including videographers, editors, animators, and specialized producers.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop innovative video concepts.
• Review and approve all video content to ensure it meets quality standards and aligns with stakeholder requirements.
• Keep up with the latest creative trends, technologies, and best practices in video production.
• Manage all third-party vendors, including onboarding, hiring, payments, and communications.
• Responsible for creatively collaborating and scoping all video-related projects.
• Delegate and supervise all facets of a video and photography shoot to ensure the final product meets the project's vision and goals.

Knowledge/Skills/Background/Experience

• 7 plus years of video producing, directing, or lead editing experience required.
• 2 plus years of managing a production team and budgets preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud/Suite (Premiere Pro/Photoshop), project management software (Workfront, Egnyte, MS Teams)
• Ability to manage workflows, deadlines, and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $98,000 - $115,000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank and Wisconsin's Bank, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.