Video Project Manager (VPM)

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Video Project Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Mettawa, IL . Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $35.00 - $44.00/HR W2
• Duration: 12-month contract– potential to extend or convert based on performance and budget. (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

• The Video Project Manager (VPM) works closely with the Video Account Manager II to assist in the production of high-quality video projects that come into the Client Ad Agency (A3). The VPM will serve an integral role within the video account group by working closely with multiple internal A3 teams to ensure all activities and tasks needed to produce a high-quality video are achieved and adhered to in a timely fashion for the immediate benefit of our internal business stakeholders and Client.

• Under the delegation and guidance of the Video Account Manager II, the VPM will manage assignments with a focus on quality, creativity, and alignment with the Client Ways of Working and strategic goals.

• The VPM will assume ownership of their video assignments, ensuring the A3 production integrity is upheld.
• The VPM will assist the Video Account Manager II when needed on projects for production. This would include project management, client communication and miscellaneous tasks to assist for a video production.
• The VPM understands and adheres to timelines and prioritizes projects that align with Client's Business Critical philosophy.
• The VPM will understand and abide by Client guidelines including, but not limited to, corporate branding, product branding (as delegated from the creative team), Legal and OEC compliance.
• This position has a full understanding of the A3 agency workflow process, including opening projects, kickoffs, workflow with script/storyboarding, collaboration, reviews from the A3 internal teams, client and med/reg approvals, production and archiving.
• The VPM understands and can build their own budgets and timelines for pre-production, production and post-production.
• This position has full understanding for hiring OC and VO talent for video productions.
• Is a clear communicator with concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Works with external vendors to maintain the A3 level of production quality needed for Client videos.
• Prioritizes what is best for the agency/company and apply the Client Ways of Working.
• Is comfortable working with senior level Client leaders on video shoots.
• Possess ability to work in a high-volume, rapidly paced environment.

Video Project Management:

• The VPM will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Collaborating with video production team members on assigning video work and prioritizing projects to Client business needs.
• Open all video jobs in Kantata, are main POC with vendors and video team.
• Facilitate ongoing, timely and accurate communications to ensure all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Create their own estimates and timelines.
• Schedule archiving on projects where needed.
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• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of ad agency experience required; pharmaceutical experience a plus
• Video project manager experience. 
• Excellent communications skills: verbal, presentation, written
• High energy, positive, organized individual who is comfortable in a high-visibility role
• Great collaborator with ability to focus on both the big picture and small details

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