Video Content Creator and Studio Technician

Video Content Creator and Studio Technician | Marketing and Communications

Would you like to have an impact on the future growth and profitability of a competitively strong financial services firm?  At American Portfolios, we operate in a team-based environment, made up of a diverse group of associates who are passionate, innovative and focused.   We’re proud of our history, stability and proven track record of success. American Portfolios has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing, privately-held firms in the U.S. for seven years in a row from 2007 to 2014.  It has been named Broker/Dealer of the Year* six straight years in a row from 2015 to 2020 by Investment Advisor magazine; one of the best companies to work for from 2016 to 2020 by the New York State Society for Human Resources Management and the Best Companies Group; and a wealthmanagement.com Industry Award Finalist in multiple categories in 2019 and 2020, as well as a 2020 winner in the service category of B/Ds under 1,000 representatives for its Virtual Administrative Services (VAS) program.**

Sound like a company you’d like to join?   American Portfolios (AP) is seeking a motivated, full-time individual to join the marketing and communications team in the role of producer/videographer/editor.  With a readiness to take on new challenges from day one, this in-house position would be responsible for producing captivating HD video and multimedia content that serves to educate and inform our roster of existing and prospective investment professionals and associates, as well as promote the AP brand.

As the majority of this video content will be shot and edited in our on-site media production facility, Studio 454, qualified candidates must be fluent in all aspects of video production in a live studio environment. These aspects include:

• Directing on-camera talent (often multiple talent at the same time)
• Conducting multi-camera shoots
• Operating HD camcorders (specifically the Sony HXR series)
• Configuring professional broadcast studio lighting utilizing DMX control
• Shooting green screen with familiarity in properly lighting a green screen and keying it out in post
• Running a teleprompter 
• Mic-ing on-camera talent

This hire will report to AP’s vice president of marketing strategy and work closely with the manager of media production and studio operations, members of the marketing and communications team, and AP’s affiliated colleagues and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Work in all phases of digital media production for the firm: creating news and informational programs, training videos, sales and corporate messaging, social media content, community projects, live streaming media, podcasts and more
• Work closely with members of marketing and communications on new video production requests, assessing and understanding project details, creative needs, targeted deadlines and feasibility of the effort
• Possess a creative eye for aesthetically-positioned and balanced camera shots
• Assign studio resources to each project, ensuring the delivery of work is timely and of the best quality
• Prep final files for release in a number of formats and through various platforms
• Manage project workflow and improve the overall studio process so internal projects are done efficiently and maintain the highest production standards
• Work with producer to facilitate communications between Studio 454 and other areas of the firm, managing expectations by providing updates on team volume and bandwidth, and elevating issues to the leadership team when necessary
• Maintain and update studio guidelines on a continual basis
• Work with IT services for maintenance and improvements of the studio’s server.
• Regularly review and evaluate Studio 454’s software services, licensed media vendors, servers and archives
• Elevate Studio 454’s visibility, both internally and externally
• Provide and present quarterly studio statistical reports on content viewership
• Assist with preparing, evaluating and identifying talent for all in-house productions
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on all asset-size requirements for YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google Ads advertising
• Create circumspective visual and audio digital assets—such as lower thirds, transitions, title cards, etc.—consistent with AP’s brand standards
• Shoot/edit still photography
• Assist in expansion opportunities and budgetary oversight of the studio
   
   

Job Requirements

• Ability to take direction based on the goals of the broker/dealer and RIA
• Advanced computer application competency skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Wrike, 3-D Modeling and Animation, Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop and Aftereffects
• Possess skills in Salesforce or similar project management software tools
• Ability to work independently and anticipate needs, as well as strong collaborative environment skills
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and adept at multi-tasking, with ability to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to be positive, yet realistic, in assessing the appropriate way to convey a message to target audience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in digital media production or mass communications
• Five-plus years’ studio experience in a creative studio or similar environment
• Two-plus years’ managing and leading teams in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. American Portfolios provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.   To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.

* Based on a poll of registered representatives conducted by Investment Advisor magazine. Broker/dealers rated highest by their representatives are awarded “Broker/Dealer (B/D) of the Year.”

** Wealthmanagement.com Industry Award finalists are selected by a panel of independent judges made up of subject matter experts in the industry. Award is based on support provided to AP’s affiliated people, and does not reflect public customers nor their account performance.