Video Producer

This hybrid position requires a presence in New York The Real Deal is seeking a highly skilled Video Producer / Shooter / Editor to join Brand Studio and help create premium branded video content for digital, social and custom content campaigns. This is a hands‑on production and post‑production role for someone with strong technical filmmaking skills and a sophisticated eye for editing. Working alongside the Director of Brand Studio, this person will help translate creative concepts into polished, visually compelling video—from production through final delivery. The Director of Brand Studio will typically serve as the creative lead and director on set. The Video Producer / Shooter / Editor will be a key creative partner responsible for executing that vision through cinematography, production expertise and especially post‑production. We’re looking for someone who understands that great post‑production goes beyond assembling footage: performance, pacing, sound, music, B‑roll, graphics and visual rhythm all work together to elevate the final story. Responsibilities Production ServeasaleadcameraoperatorandtechnicalproductionpartneronBrandStudioshoots. CollaboratewiththeDirectorofBrandStudioonshotplanning,visualapproachandproductionexecution. Translatecreativedirectionintothoughtfulcinematographyandvisualcoverage. Captureinterviews,properties,architecture,lifestyle,eventsanddocumentary-stylefootage. Buildandoperateprofessionalcamera,lightingandaudiopackages. Makeinformedtechnicaldecisionsaroundcamerasettings,lenses,lighting,audioandproductionworkflow. AnticipatecoverageneedsandcapturetheB-roll,establishingshots,detailsandtransitionsnecessarytobuildapolishededit. Troubleshoottechnicalandproductionchallengesefficientlyonlocation. Helpcoordinateequipment,crewandproductionlogisticswhennecessary. Maintainahightechnicalstandardacrossproductionsrangingfromefficientsmall-crewshootstopremiumproductions. Post-Production Editpremiumbrandedvideosfromrawfootagethroughfinaldelivery. Workfromcreativedirection,interviewmaterial,briefsandproductionnotestodevelopstrongfirstcuts. Shapeinterviewsandfootageintoclear,engagingeditswithstrongpacingandvisualstructure. Makethoughtfuleditorialchoicesaroundselects,B-roll,music,sounddesign,graphicsandtransitions. CollaboratecloselywiththeDirectorofBrandStudiothroughouttheeditwhilebringingindependenteditorialjudgmentandsolutionstotheprocess. Understandboththenarrativeandvisualintentofaprojectandtranslatethatdirectionintotheedit. Createmultipledeliverablesfromasingleproduction,includingapproximately2–5minuteherovideos,60–90secondeditsandshort‑formsocialcutdowns. Reframeandadaptcontentthoughtfullyfor16:9,9:16,1:1andotherplatform-specificformats. Handlecolorcorrection,audiocleanup,musicediting,graphicsintegrationandfinishing. Collaboratewithmotiondesignersorotherpost‑productionspecialistswhenprojectsrequireadvancedgraphicsoranimation. Incorporateinternalandclientfeedbackefficientlywhilemaintainingcreativeandtechnicalconsistency. Preparefinalmastersandplatform-specificdeliverables. Workflow & Media Management MaintainorganizedPremiereprojects,footageandpost-productionfiles. Followestablishedmedia-management,backupandarchivalworkflows. Prepareprojectssoanothereditorcaneasilyopen,understandandcontinuethework. Helpestablishefficientproductionandpost‑productionworkflowsasBrandStudio'svideocapabilitiesgrow. Maintainconsistenttechnicalandcreativestandardsacrossthestudio'svideooutput. Qualifications 4+yearsofprofessionalvideoproductionandeditingexperience. AdvancedproficiencyinAdobePremiereProorcomparableprofessionaleditingsoftware. Strongportfoliodemonstratingbothcinematographyandsubstantiveeditingwork. Strongcommandofeditingfundamentalsincludingpacing,interviewediting,music,sound,B-rollselectionandvisualstorytelling. ProfessionalexperiencewithcinemaandmirrorlesscamerasystemssuchasSonyFX-series,CanonCinemaEOS,Blackmagicorcomparablesystems. Strongknowledgeoflenses,lighting,composition,exposureandprofessionalaudio. ExperienceworkingwithLogfootageandprofessionalpost‑productionworkflows. Understandingofcodecs,proxies,mediamanagement,colorworkflowsanddeliveryspecifications. Experiencedeliveringcontentacrossdigitalandsocialplatforms. Abilitytotranslatecreativedirectionintotechnicallyandcreativelypolishedwork. Strongattentiontodetailandorganization. Comfortableworkingcollaborativelywithadirector/creativeleadthroughoutproductionandpost. Abilitytomanagemultipleprojectsanddeadlinesinafast-pacedproductionenvironment. NicetoHave Experienceproducingbrandedcontentforapublisher,agency,studioormediacompany. Experiencewithrealestate,architecture,design,luxuryorbusinessstorytelling. AfterEffectsandmotiongraphicsexperience. DaVinciResolveexperience. Multicameraproductionexperience. Photographyexperience. DroneexperienceandFAAPart107certification. Experiencemanagingprofessionalproductionequipmentandmediastoragesystems. WhatSuccessLooksLike TheVideoProducer/Shooter/Editorisatrustedproductionandpost‑productionpartnertotheDirectorofBrandStudio. On set, they bring the technical expertise necessary to execute the project's creative direction at a high visual standard. They understand what coverage an editor will need and make thoughtful decisions about cinematography, lighting, sound and supporting footage. In post, they bring both craft and judgment to the material. They can take the project's creative direction and raw footage and translate it into a strong first cut, then collaborate with the Director to refine the story, pacing and visual approach through final delivery. Success in this role means consistently producing work that is technically excellent, editorially considered and appropriate for TBS's audience and client objectives. Who We Are: The Real Deal is the largest real‑estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels. We have received 60+ awards for editorial excellence over the past six years, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors. Quantcast rates us among the 300‑most visited sites in the US and the website with the wealthiest audience and one of the most educated. As a publication, The Real Deal is to real estate what Variety is to entertainment or what Politico is to Beltway politics – a plugged‑in news outlet that is read by the entire industry. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We partner with our employees to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and through higher education programs supporting rising journalists. #J-18808-Ljbffr