Video Production Director (Hybrid, MN)

About Sezzle:

Sezzle is a cutting-edge fintech company dedicated to financially empowering the next generation. With only one in three millennials owning a credit card and the majority lacking their desired credit scores, Sezzle addresses these challenges through a payment platform that offers interest-free installment plans at online stores. By increasing consumers' purchasing power, Sezzle drives sales and basket sizes for thousands of eCommerce merchants that it partners with.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a talented and motivated Video Production Director who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement.

What You'll Do:

1. Leadership & Strategy:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive video content strategy that supports Sezzle’s marketing and brand initiatives.
• Lead and manage the video production team, providing creative direction, mentoring, and ensuring high standards of production quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify video content opportunities that drive engagement, customer acquisition, and brand awareness.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance the video production process.
2. Production Management:
• Oversee the entire video production process, including pre-production (concept development, scripting, storyboarding), production (shooting, directing), and post-production (editing, color grading, sound design).
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of high-quality video content.
• Coordinate with external vendors, freelancers, and contractors as needed for specialized production requirements.
3. Creative Development:
• Develop original video concepts that align with Sezzle’s brand voice and messaging, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Experiment with different video formats, including promotional videos, product demos, customer testimonials, social media content, and live-streaming events.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders while maintaining the creative integrity of the projects.
4. Technical Expertise:
• Operate and maintain video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio gear, ensuring all equipment is up-to-date and in good working order.
• Utilize video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and motion graphics tools (e.g., After Effects) to create polished final products.
• Ensure all video content is optimized for various platforms (e.g., website, social media, YouTube) and adheres to best practices for video SEO.
  
  
5. Performance Analysis:
• Monitor and analyze the performance of video content, using data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve engagement metrics.
• Report on video performance to senior leadership, providing recommendations for future projects and initiatives.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in video production, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of video content, including promotional videos, branded content, and social media campaigns.
• Proficient in video production software and equipment, including Adobe Creative Suite (Premier, After Effects), cameras, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Excellent storytelling skills with a keen eye for visual aesthetics and detail.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in the fintech or e-commerce industry is a plus.

About You:

• You have relentlessly high standards - many people may think your standards are unreasonably high. You are continually raising the bar and driving those around you to deliver great results. You make sure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed.
• You’re not bound by convention - your success—and much of the fun—lies in developing new ways to do things
• You need action - speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk-taking.
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