Associate Video Producer

Yakkety Yak is pleased to invite qualified candidates to apply to join our team.

Associate Video Producer

The Associate Video Producer at Yakkety Yak will support our video team in executing marketing video projects from concept to delivery. 

You’ll be a creative problem solver that can shepherd internal and small client projects  from start to finish. You’ll also support the Director of Video, as needed, in the creation of larger-scale video content projects.

You will have a strong understanding of video storytelling principles and be able to communicate your ideas to internal and external team members. You’ll be comfortable with writing drafts of concepts, scripts, and shot lists with the support of the Director of Video. You’ll be adept at booking crew, talent, equipment, and vendors, and leading small crews in the field. You’ll anticipate potential issues and take the initiative to interface with the Director of Video, account team and clients as needs arise on set. 

Our Associate Producer will also support the post production process - working with editors to manage revisions and consolidate team feedback. You’ll produce voiceover, research and license stock footage and music and manage delivery of assets to the account team. You’ll jump in to support full end to end creation of social videos and companion assets.

You’ll help ensure that content is optimized for various deliverable formats, and that we’re creating content that resonates on each platform. You’ll also help spot opportunities to repurpose content for different platforms and uses.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative team player with a “no job is too big or too small” mentality, who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, agency environment.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will contribute in the following areas:

Work with Director of Video to secure and manage production resources:

  • Book talent, vendors, specialty crew, and locations
  • Arrange gear rentals, pickups and returns
  • Track project budgets
  • Prepare shot lists, call sheets, crew paperwork
  • Arrange set parking, meals, and crew logistics
  • Create interview questions
  • Research stock footage

Lead select creative video projects from start to finish:

  • Crew communication and management
  • On-set or remote interview producing
  • On-set or remote production client management with DOV and account team support.

Post production management:

  • Work with freelance or staff editors on review and revisions.
    • Leverage stock footage, music, specialty vendors, and freelancers in accordance with a  project budget.
    • Ensure freelance data is transferred to company and closed out at the end of the project. 
  • Bonus: Adobe Premiere editorial knowledge to:
    • Prep and ingest footage
    • Make selects, send to transcript, sync footage
    • Create text on-screen motion graphics
    • Subtitling support
    • Export and QC and versions prior to delivery

Additional duties, as assigned.

What You Bring

Our expectations for the candidate include:

  • 2+ years of experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously Creativity is a must, but taking deadlines seriously is essential, so you must be able to work under pressure

  • Desire to take initiative, own the product, and work collaboratively with teammates

  • Ability to confront hurdles with positivity and poise

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and G Suite

  • Extensive knowledge of video marketing trends

Submit Your Application

Think you might be a good fit for our team? We'd love to meet you.

To officially submit an application, please follow the following steps:
  • Upload a copy of your resume
  • Include a cover letter outlining 3 reasons why you are a good fit for our team
  • Submit a link to sample work or professional website

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Benefits

Healthcare

Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision–and pet insurance! Staying happy and healthy is a top priority.

Unlimited PTO

We work hard and deliver for our clients, but we also have families and lives outside the office. #SharpentheSaw

Flexible Hours

We get that doctors visits, childcare, mental health and personal matters need space in the workday, too.

Parental Leave

Market-leading parental leave policy. Who says you can’t grow your family while growing an agency.

Savings Plan

Plan for your future with our 401-K program with employer match.

West Loop

Loft-style office steps from Union Station, multiple CTA stops, and all that West Loop has to offer.

Our Commitment to DEI

Yakkety Yak is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Yakkety Yak recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

About Yakkety Yak

Yakkety Yak is a full-service digital agency in growth mode. We fuse strategy and content production to craft high-impact stories for brands and businesses that care about doing good. Our full-service marketing team expertly combines multi-channel digital marketing to ignite empathy and inspire action. Curious, motivated, and inspired, we are building an environment where we can thrive together.

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