Studio Producer

Overview

The Studio Producer will work with stakeholders to develop content and support the video and audio production process from intake to project completion.  This role will utilize the Cook Brand Essence while working closely with project initiators, Agency colleagues, and unit team members to establish and execute video, audio, and live web stream projects aligned to the company Vision and business plans. Utilizing broadcast level studio and field technologies, the Studio/Video unit creates live (web stream) and recorded video and audio content, enabling stakeholders, customers, and employees to connect people, products, and brand globally.   

Responsibilities

• Act as Producer of record on video, audio, and live web stream project assignments with a wide range of complexity and importance
• Lead video, audio, and live web stream project assignments through established company processes, from inception through final delivery, in a deadline driven environment
• Work with company project initiators to understand goals and target audiences for audio and video productions 
• Ideate concepts and bring new ideas for productions / post-production
• Plan, collect, and verify digital media assets required for productions
• Collaborate with project initiators, internal Agency colleagues, and unit team members to establish timelines and milestones for all stages of the production process
• Plan production outlines, scripts, run of show rundowns, and all other studio or field choreography for live web streams and/or recorded productions 
• Communicate closely with post-production team members regarding content edits needed for project completion and distribution of recorded content
• Produce assignments hands on, including as the active lead Producer in the control room during rehearsals, live streams, and recorded productions 
• Help troubleshoot before and during productions.
• Serve in other studio and/or field support roles during productions as-needed (floor director, teleprompter operator, production assistant, etc.) 
• Coordinate graphics and video support for on-screen display and in-studio monitors 
• Work collaboratively with other team members to continually improve studio and field production capabilities
• Contribute to a productive and engaging work culture, fostering an environment of motivation, growth and enthusiasm 
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain knowledge of the basic clinical use of Cook’s core products.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in video and audio production
• Previous experience working in broadcast, corporate, and/or educational video production environments
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• Previous hands-on experience producing video, audio, and live web stream content within a dynamic and highly productive video studio, field, and post-production model
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical, communication, presentation, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• A high sense of urgency; actively listens to others and acts upon information gained
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, leadership, and teamwork abilities

 Preferred: 

• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead highly efficient and productive virtual pre-production planning meetings.
• A demonstrated high level of command and confidence in leading assigned audio, video, and live web stream productions.
• A depth of technical knowledge in video and audio production, and post-production
• Previous hands-on experience leading and producing multi-camera, multi-source, complex studio-based productions.
• Ability to remain calm, be flexible and receptive in fast paced situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environmental conditions• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment• Occasional travel may be required

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and media (files).• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching