Video Producer

Aquent is seeking a talented Video Producer to join the creative team of a leading global organization. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director for Video, this role will collaborate with internal creative teams, marketing stakeholders, and project requestors to oversee and produce a variety of video projects, including live-action shoots, animated marketing videos, motion graphics, and other video production initiatives. This is a 6-month contract with potential to extend to 12 months. The role is based at the company’s headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL, with an expectation of approximately 2 days onsite per week, depending on project and studio needs. Onsite days will be communicated in advance based on production schedules. Responsibilities Oversee video projects from initial planning and production through post-production and final delivery. Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director for Video, Director of Photography, Studio Manager, videographers, motion designers, and other creative partners to execute production needs. Coordinate and manage video shoots in the studio and across the office campus, ensuring schedules, stakeholders, equipment, and production requirements are aligned. Serve as a key point of contact for internal marketing stakeholders, creative teams, requestors, external vendors, and freelance partners. Produce and oversee a variety of video content, including live-action productions, interviews, social content, marketing campaigns, events, internal communications, motion graphics, and animated videos. Partner with motion designers and animators to review work in progress, provide constructive feedback, and ensure deliverables meet creative direction and brand guidelines. Review in-process deliverables and provide feedback through Adobe Workfront, ensuring projects remain on track and meet quality standards. Manage video assets, including media management and ingestion through Frame.io, to support efficient review and interdepartmental workflows. Coordinate closely with the Studio Manager on production scheduling, studio needs, and project logistics. Help manage a high volume of video projects while maintaining strong organization, communication, and attention to detail. Apply a solutions-oriented approach to identify production challenges, anticipate needs, and keep projects moving forward. Maintain accurate project, time, and workflow information within internal systems. Support additional video production and creative operations tasks as needed. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in video production, creative production, or a related role. Experience managing video projects from pre-production through final delivery. Experience coordinating live-action video shoots and working with creative production teams. Experience overseeing motion graphics and/or animated video projects, including providing feedback to animators and motion designers. Strong understanding of video production workflows, timelines, deliverables, and quality control. Experience working in a corporate or in-house creative environment with multiple stakeholders and internal clients. Strong communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to work effectively across creative and business teams. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail. Experience with Frame.io and/or similar video review and asset management platforms. Experience with Adobe Workfront or similar project management/workflow systems is preferred. Experience tracking project time and managing creative workflows is a plus. Documentary, interview, or storytelling production experience is a plus. Schedule & Contract 6-month contract with potential to extend to 12 months 40 hours/week

9:00 AM–5:00 PM CT