Video Production Manager

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Position Summary

The Lead Video Producer position within the IGT marketing team is a versatile video production and motion graphic specialist; combining an expert set of creative talents including storyboarding, editing, writing, and producing to create a variety of video content requests across all platforms. The Lead Video Producer needs to be collaborative in order to lead a team of content creation professionals within the Marketing department while also working independently to meet deadlines. You will be responsible for leading, directing, guiding, and overseeing all video production, motion graphic, and animated content creation. This position is for someone who can assist and guide other creative staff and take video, motion graphics, and animation projects from concept to completion while maintaining the high-level production values that is expected of our master brand and individual product brands.

The Lead Video Producer should have a passion for storytelling and compelling video series and must possess the ability to create content for IGT across multiple platforms. In addition to conceptual thinking, the ideal candidate will have excellent writing, editing, and producing skills and a mastery of best video practices across long and short form video and motion graphic content. They should also be well-versed in all aspects of pre- and post-production.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all video creation, motion graphics, and production for rich media to promote IGT and IGT Gaming Products through all media platforms.
• Develop and write scripts and copy for original and branded content, short form to long form.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion, including conceptualizing, writing, and managing editorial, graphics production, music composition, and sound design.
• Develop and foster working relationships with external partners.
• Work closely with the direct report, Creative Services Lead to uphold the standards of the IGT master brand and sub product and vertical brands.
• Ensure all productions are wrapped in a timely manner and within budget.
• Produce, shoot, and edit short and long form video content all in one.
• Strategizes, produces, and manages original short and long form video content designed for a social and online audience.
• Films videos in our studio, on set or on location.
• Direct, guide, and shape editorial pitches into video concepts and coordinates shoot logistics when on location.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and grip equipment.
• Provides troubleshooting of video and lighting equipment; performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Transports and sets up camera, lighting and grip equipment as required.
• Makes recommendations for video equipment purchases.
• Creatively produces video content following the direction given in outline, shot list, shoot deck, or briefs and records and/or tapes audio and video segments, edits raw video, designs digital video effects, and creates graphics as needed to create finished videos.
• Perform pre- and post-production tasks that may include backing up media, reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing and exporting using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry standard software.
• Ensure that all staff follow safety rules and state laws during shoots, including but not limited to location consent, talent consent, and being aware and mindful of any potential issues.
  • Ensuring that staff keep IGT equipment clean, up to date and secure whether on or off IGT property.
  • Ensure that all staff adhere to digital naming conventions, file management, metadata, and quality control.
  • Maintain clear and concise naming conventions for assets that are consistent with current and former naming conventions.