Videographer / Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a talented videographer to help us tell video stories that bring the State Street brand to life. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse business leaders and teams across marketing, communications, content and thought leadership globally to create compelling content for sales engagements, events, campaigns and digital channels.

This is hands-on position includes producing, shooting and editing, and requires expertise managing lighting, sound and color correction. You will be responsible for managing the production process end-to-end — establishing clear pre- and post-production workflows, and rigorous operating procedures to ensure our video content is high-quality and aligned with State Street’s brand.

You will help manage and refine our new studio and report to the Design Director on our Brand and Design team in State Street’s Global Marketing organization. Our team works four days in our new Boston headquarters at Bulfinch Crossing, and one day from home. Because of the hands-on nature
of this role and the need to manage and direct on-location shoots, remote work may not always be possible on the same day each week, but we encourage flexibility throughout the day and the week.

Why this role is important to us

At State Street, our purpose is to help create better outcomes for the world’s investors and the people they serve. Every one of us — in our own way — can help make that purpose a reality. As a leading creative voice, you’ll join a team that is challenging conventions, shaping the future of investing and making a difference for our clients, our communities and each other.

If you are looking to make your mark in a vital and dynamic industry — and work with people who are creating the future of State Street — join us!

What you will be responsible for

As State Street’s videographer, you will:
 

• Collaborate with the internal and client account teams, leadership and peers to envision, create and deliver on-brand video assets that will be used across State Street’s corporate website, intranet, in events, on social media platforms and more.
   
• Help plan video shoots by scouting and reserving filming locations
   
• Help coach and direct on-camera talent
   
• Help refine and manage our new professional studio space that features VideoLink ReadyCam
  for broadcast as well as high quality audio and video gear. Maintain and refine video production systems and workflows
   
• Work closely with your peers in the Brand and Creative team to ensure high quality, consistent video solutions in keeping with the firm’s brand guidelines and client experience principles
   
• Help direct third-party vendors as needed to create exceptional and consistently branded videos
   
• Ensure video projects have clear parameters and that all parties involved receive direction and feedback needed to work efficiently and deliver final assets on schedule
   
• Understand the Creative team’s overall pipeline to proactively manage time and deadlines, and report daily and weekly metrics on completed projects
   
• Research, discover and implement new video tools, technologies and industry best practices to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our motion capabilities

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• You are equal parts artist and engineer, with both creative vision and the know-how to execute it
• Have a strong understanding of video fundamentals, best practices and trends
• Expert proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience working with Canon platform (Fuji X-series is also a plus)
• Experience with audio capture, editing and lighting
• You approach projects like a documentary film maker; authentic and artful, yet content driven
• You have flair and passion for sophisticated high-quality video production and post-production including color correction, sound design and a dynamic approach to editing
• Proactive, strategic approach and excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead video shoots, coach on-camera talent, keep post-production moving
• You are comfortable working independently or as part of a creative team
• You can coach and develop other team members to assist when necessary
• You have strong attention to detail and a relentless drive to innovate
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point) and Outlook
• Good written and oral communication skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in shooting, editing and motion graphic development in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degre