Senior Video Producer, Editor & Motion Graphics Artist

$90,000 - $130,000/Yr

Assetmark - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

AssetMark is a leading strategic provider of innovative investment and consulting solutions serving independent financial advisors. We provide investment, relationship, and practice management solutions that advisors use in helping clients achieve wealth, independence, and purpose. The Senior Video Producer, Editor & Motion Graphics Artist will play a crucial role in creating high-quality video content that aligns with AssetMark's brand and strategy. This position requires a hybrid work schedule, with candidates expected to be near our offices in Concord, CA; Chicago, IL; Encino, CA; or Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will be responsible for shooting and editing original video content, as well as creating impactful motion graphics for various marketing channels and events. You will develop processes and strategies to enhance efficiency in workflows and asset deployment. Collaborating closely with the Content Director, Events and Media, you will manage your projects from concept to completion, ensuring that the final products resonate with target audiences and adhere to brand guidelines. You will also stay updated on industry trends and best practices in video production and motion graphics, working with stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide creative input. Your ability to maintain organized files and adhere to established workflows will be essential in streamlining production efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of visual storytelling principles, animation techniques, and design fundamentals, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing original video content and creating high-impact motion graphics for various marketing channels and events.
• Learning about the key video and other media deliverables of AssetMark and what is important to our clients.
• Developing processes and strategies to support efficiency models, training, and deployment of workflows and assets.
• Developing new creative concepts, collaborating with the Content Director, Events and Media on narrative, visual direction, and execution, and managing their own workflow of projects from concept to completion.
• Creating visually stunning video and motion graphics content that engages and resonates with target audiences, ultimately building out a media library that aligns to AssetMark's brand and strategy.
• Clear understanding of preferred aspect ratios, frame rates, and rendering formats for various channels and platforms for optimal viewing and delivery.
• Developing narratives and creative ideas to deliver content in the most impactful way possible, while adhering to the brand guidelines.
• Collaborating to storyboard, script, and produce video and motion graphics projects from conception to completion.
• Staying updated on industry trends and best practices in video production and motion graphics to drive business goals.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide creative input, and ensure that visual content meets expectations.
• Maintaining organized files and assets, and adhering to established workflows and processes to streamline production efficiency.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and other departments to establish media strategy and align business goals with creative tactics.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and ideation processes with marketing partners and other internal stakeholders to develop original and creative solutions that resonate with target audiences and align with project objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of video production experience as a Producer/Editor, Motion Graphics Artist, Director, or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in video production, videography, communications, or comparable work experience.
• An extensive portfolio or reel showcasing previous work in video production and motion graphics.
• Proven leadership experience of creative teams.
• Strong motion graphics and video editing background, with the capability to shoot their own content and act as a Director of Photography.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling principles, animation techniques, and design fundamentals.
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling content.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, composition, and typography.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across the organization at all levels, including senior leadership team.
• Self-starter with a passion for learning new skills, having an ownership mindset and taking initiative.
• Highly flexible and able to adapt quickly to change.
• Experience developing a video marketing strategy for social media platforms and optimizing videos for various channels.
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Audition, Pro Tools, Media Encoder, and After Effects.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with AI tools and processes that can enhance production and post-production work.
• Understanding of events and experience design.

Benefits

• Flex Time Off or Paid Time/Sick Time Off
• 401K - 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision - HDHP or PPO
• HSA - Employer contribution (HDHP only)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development / Recognition
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work Schedule