Senior Producer, Branded Video

Job Title

Senior Producer, Branded Video

Job Description

Job Summary

Dotdash Meredith is one of the largest media companies in the world, reaching more than 200 million consumers globally across multiple platforms. Our portfolio includes influential brands such as PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Byrdie, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple. 

The Foundry is Dotdash Meredith’s award-winning native advertising and content studio. We are home to a best-in-class team of editors, producers, designers, developers, and talent managers, who collectively excel at creating high-quality, insights-driven content that inspires and engages. Dotdash Meredith’s unparalleled data, combined with The Foundry’s storytelling expertise, gives us the unique ability to connect beloved brands with passionate, cross-platform audiences at scale, and drive action.

We are seeking a passionate, client-facing, and experienced Senior Producer who loves video and audio storytelling and understands the nuances that come with creating custom videos on behalf of lifestyle brands.  The ideal candidate must keep abreast of the latest in digital video trends, know how to pair data and insights with innovation, have excellent communication skills, and be a diplomat when working with internal and external stakeholders.  This role will report to the Vice President of Branded Video.

Essential Job Functions

• Specializes in branded lifestyle content with a passion for Beauty and Style.

• Deep knowledge of producing for Tik Tok, Reels, Stories, and Youtube Shorts with short-form vertical video being a focus.

• Must be equally versed in studio and on-location shoots.

• Works closely with Sales, Marketing, Content Operations, and Talent to effectively sell through ideas in pre-sale.

• Skilled in working cross-functionally and highly collaboratively, with a creative through-line from editorial brand voice/tone through organic social best practices.

• Responsible for time management of programs.

• Leads end-to-end production across budget levels.

• Strong command of production practices including, but not limited to legal & standards, licensing.

• Excellent production "team player," taking into consideration the larger production needs outside of video including but not limited to photography, art direction, native copy, editorial, organic social and beyond.

• Excellent at negotiating with external partners.

• Successfully manages campaign budgets for programs in his/her/their categories.

• Passionate about client service with a keen understanding of how to prioritize client needs.

• Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet sales and client expectations.

• Solution-oriented in pre-sale through delivery, with a knack for flexibility and scrappiness throughout production.

• Can quickly develop excellent cross departmental relationships.

• Leads planning calls for video across departments and teams.

• Leads external communications with clients on set and on production calls.

• Ideates on  strategy, and video production process in pre-sale.

• Must be willing to travel.

Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education

• B.A. or B.S. is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years experience as a lead producer in media at a publisher,  network, digital company, or creative agency.  Must be professional, diplomatic, and client-facing with a collaborative spirit.  

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Creative and equally business minded.

• Must have previous experience in client services.  

• Must have excellent knowledge of the media industry.  

• Must be results-oriented, focusing on client satisfaction and return business.

• Must be able to communicate effectively; verbally, in writing, and in person.

• Must be able to work well with senior leadership across the organization. 

• Must have the ability to make quick decisions confidentl