Online Video Producer

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Work closely with partners within the organization to identify video content needs, overseeing the process from concept to completion. As the owner of this content development, the Online Video Producer will be responsible for ensuring the end product meets company brand standards while also providing great value to the THD customer.

Key Responsibilities:

• 20% Qualifies customer via a thorough needs assessment process, helps clients identify communication goals. This individual stays connected to their "client" throughout the process, providing updates and managing expectations
• 20% Provides creative direction on production approaches and concepts to meet the needs of the project
• 20% Manages total scope: think 'big picture" while maintaining focus on specific details of a production (background action, talent performance, licensing and legal concerns, visual accuracy of shots, etc.)
• 15% Writes scripts, interviews subject matter experts (SMEs), provide edit direction and oversee all post-production work
• 15% Plans and executes all logistical aspects of productions: schedule freelance crews, audition on-screen talent and equipment rental, etc. May also include managing locations - site surveys, approvals & location fees and acquiring necessary permits. Provide direction to both video crew and on-camera talent
• 10% Manages the varied and complicated aspects of video production in a fast-paced and challenging corporate environment with very little direction. Make decisions that impact projects while adhering to pertinent company policies, staying on budget.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Position reports to Manager, Online Content Development
• No direct reports

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Communication, English, or Journalism preferred, but not required
• 5 years of experience in a major market television station, post production facility, or equivalent corporate video/communication environment
• 2 years of staff management experience
• Working knowledge of the home-improvement industry and general understanding of Do-It-Yourself projects

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 8

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Proven record of project management and ability to work under pressure and deadline
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to show initiative and sound judgement
• Excellent people and negotiation skills; Ability to work with individuals at all professional levels
• Proven expertise at video production and content development and management
• Experience and comfort with latest video production techniques and related technology
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work varied / flexible schedules
• Strong ability to work independently