Video Producer

Video Producer

A video producer is responsible for the creation and development of video content. They oversee all aspects of video production, including concept development, pre-production planning, filming, and post-production. They work with a team to bring a video project to life.


What they love about their jobs

Creative professionals talk about their favorite parts of their day.

Sashank Singh
“I get to take on new challenges almost every day.”
Sashank Singh
Video Producer at Bangalore
Selena Vidya
“It's extremely rewarding to bring a story or concept from nothing to something that entertains and educates people, all with creativity.”
Selena Vidya
Filmmaker at Midnight Ghost
Kennyatta Collins
“I love taking raw materials or ideas and creating a narrative and story around them.”
Kennyatta Collins
Photographer at Self-employed

Where this is needed

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Film
Credits roll for ten minutes because it takes thousands of creative people to make the movies and shows you love, from concepting to the storytelling and actual production, every creative job you can imagine exists in this industry.
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Fashion
Style is always evolving, and the industry doesn’t just need apparel and footwear designers. Magazine editors, writers, photoshoot producers, and many more roles are in demand.
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Marketing
The key to marketing is clear and persuasive storytelling, and that means writing, design, digital experiences, photography and a lot more that goes into bringing a brand’s value to its customers convincingly.
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Beauty
Beauty and cosmetics live and breathe branding, and the industry needs creative leaders to make interesting, distinctive designs, campaigns and identities that connect with a wide range of customers.
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Music
It’s more than music that keeps creative minds busy in the always-evolving music industry. Album art, videos, graphic design, photoshoots, digital experiences, the list goes on for creative output that supports all genres.
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Gaming
A massively growing industry that needs creatives of all kinds not only to build games, but to plan the characters, create the campaigns, and envision what’s next.
🚗
Automotive
The automotive industry is in a renaissance of electrification and design, demanding creative approaches to redefining for the public concepts like performance, fuel, and the America ideal of the open road.

Skills to thrive in this field

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Creativity
A creative mind to be able to come up with fresh and innovative ideas
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Planning and Organization
Able to plan and coordinate all aspects of video production, including scheduling, budgeting, and resources
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Collaboration
Work well with a team, including directors, editors, and other crew members
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Problem-solving
identify and solve problems that arise during production
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Technical Expertise
A strong understanding of video production equipment and software

Commonly used tools

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Timeline-based video editing software works on both PC and Macs
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Digital visual effects and motion graphics software
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro
Mac-based non-linear video editing, color grading, and motion graphics software
Dropbox
Dropbox
A cloud storage and file sharing service
Google Drive
Google Drive
Applications to store documents, working files and final creative files
Google Docs
Google Docs
An online word processor for document composition creation and editing
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