Producer (Documentary style)

Role Overview.
The Senior Video Producer manages all aspects of production (pre-production, production, and post-production) of videos for a client’s major donor event (MDE) in alignment with the creative brief. S/he is an experienced, emotionally compelling documentary style filmmaker and project manager, able to deliver compelling testimonial mini-documentaries on time and on budget. The Senior Producer is client facing and strengthens and grows relationships with clients.

Responsibilities.
Oversees production for compelling videos that bonds prospective major donors with the mission and work of non-profit clients. Implements the strategy defined in the creative brief through production and delivery of five (5) videos for each MDE.

Video Strategy and Story Selection. Understanding the company’s unique approach to video storytelling, leads the client through the strategy for story selection and video production. Provides insight to the client regarding creative choices, upholding the creative work of the Westfall Gold team and addressing client requests in the context of the overall creative strategy.

Story Selection. Vets stories proposed by the client for appropriateness and fit with the creative vision for videos. Makes recommendations with pros and cons.

Pre-Production Planning. Determines how to achieve the needs of the client through specific goals that can be achieved by internal or external resources. As needed, coordinates other aspects of video production, including scriptwriting and storyboarding. Creates a production plan by developing a budget, identifying and allocating staff/freelancers, negotiating and bidding work, setting schedules, and ensuring all details of onsite production are handled.

Production. Directs writers, directors of photography/cameramen, producers/interviewers, and other production crew to ensure the completion of videos on time and on budget, and consistent with Westfall Gold’s creative standards and the creative brief.

Interviewing. As needed, conducts on-camera field interviews. Makes strong human connections to quickly garner trust for in-depth private interviews with people from all walks of life, from the marginalized to celebrities.
Post-Production. Coordinates with content and finish editors to ensure the intended strategy for each video is achieved.

Clear, consistent, and timely communication. Proactively ensures that clear, consistent, and timely communication about videos in progress are provided to the client and the other Westfall Gold team members.

Supports the Westfall Group team members in delivering products and services on-time and with excellence to ensure a successful MDE and an exceptional client experience. Collaborates with the creative director, writers, art director, creative account executives, consultants, event managers, and other team members and vendors to deliver a unified, seamless experience. Engages with clients with integrity and professionalism, proactively communicating, anticipating needs, and instilling confidence in Westfall Gold. Resolves concerns raised by clients with a win-win approach.

Accomplish other objectives, as necessary or assigned. Completes other activities related to Major Donor Events or company related projects as assigned from time to time.

email portfolio to: Careers@westfallgold.com