Senior Video Producer

Position Summary: The Senior Video Producer is responsible for leading the creative development, production, and distribution of high-impact video content that supports brand marketing, digital engagement, employee communications, training, and broadcast initiatives. This role serves as both a creative strategist and hands‑on producer, overseeing all phases of content creation from concept through final delivery. This is a full-time, on-site position based out of our headquarters in Danbury, CT. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Creative Leadership & Content Strategy Lead the creative vision, development, and execution of video content that supports brand, marketing, sales, training, and corporate communication objectives. Partner with Marketing Creative leadership to develop innovative storytelling strategies and multimedia campaigns. Conceptualize, script, storyboard, produce, direct, and edit video content for broadcast, digital, social, web, retail, and internal communication platforms. Stay current on emerging video, social media, AI-powered production tools, and content trends to continuously evolve creative capabilities. Production Management Oversee all aspects of video production, including pre-production planning, budgeting, scheduling, directing, production logistics, post-production, and final delivery. Direct on-camera talent, interviews, executive communications, voiceover sessions, and external production partners. Manage freelance crews, agencies, production vendors, and specialized talent as needed. Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to brand standards. Coordinate review and approval processes across multiple departments and stakeholders. Post-Production & Digital Content Creation Edit and finish professional-quality video content utilizing industry-standard creative tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, DaVinci Resolve, and emerging AI-assisted production technologies. Create motion graphics, animated content, visual effects, and branded video assets. Optimize content for multiple distribution channels, including television, websites, streaming platforms, social media, digital advertising, email marketing, and in-store digital experiences. Oversee color correction, audio mixing, graphics integration, captioning, accessibility compliance, and final mastering. Implement and maintain post-production standards and workflows that improve efficiency and quality. Digital Management Manage enterprise video libraries, and archival processes. Evaluate, recommend, and implement new production technologies, software platforms, and workflow improvements. Manage acquisition, maintenance, inventory, and lifecycle planning for video, photography, streaming, and production equipment. Establish best practices for file management, storage, backup, security, and content distribution. Live Events & Corporate Communications Produce livestreams presentations and company meetings. Provide strategic audiovisual support for internal communications and executive events. Manage audiovisual technologies supporting conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and corporate events. Troubleshoot production and AV systems to ensure seamless event execution. Team Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a subject matter expert and creative resource for video production across the organization. Mentor team members, freelancers, and production contractors. Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Creative Services, Digital, Communications, Merchandising, Retail, and Product teams. Present creative concepts and production recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Video Production, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of professional video production experience, including leadership of large-scale creative projects. Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve. Experience with motion graphics, digital content creation, livestream production, and multi-platform content distribution. Strong understanding of social media video strategy, streaming platforms, and emerging content technologies. Experience managing vendors, production budgets, and complex project timelines. Exceptional storytelling, communication, and project management skills. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced creative environment. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience producing content for national brands, retail marketing, luxury brands, or consumer-facing organizations. Knowledge of AI-enhanced production workflows and emerging content creation technologies. Drone certification and experience with aerial videography. Experience with photography, virtual production, podcast production, and multimedia content development. Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from $80k to $90k, depending on experience. Benefits: Benefits are an important part of the total compensation that is offered, providing peace of mind and financial well‑being. Ethan Allen is committed to offering a variety of benefits that allow associates to choose whether or not to participate based on personal and family needs. 401(k) plan (with Employer contributions) multiple Medical Plans with Prescription Drug Coverage Health Savings Account (including Employer contributions) Dental Plan Vision Plan Basic Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance Dependent Group Term Life Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Business Travel Accident Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care Commuter Saving Plans - Public Transit & Parking Voluntary Whole Life Insurance Voluntary Critical Care Insurance Voluntary Accident Insurance Employee Assistance Program Benefit availability varies based on employee classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr