The Video Producer position at Hambi Media in Manchester focuses on overseeing the complete production workflow for social media video content, leading a dedicated crew, and guaranteeing timely, budget-conscious project execution within a high-growth performance marketing agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Directly supervise the Video Director and Videographer, including scheduling, well-being support, professional growth, and performance evaluation
- Conduct routine one-on-one meetings with team members to address performance, development needs, and daily team dynamics
- Deliver prompt and constructive feedback to crew, incorporating insights from shoots to refine future processes
- Handle intake and refinement of project briefs to ensure they are fully prepared for production
- Manage all pre-production elements, such as budgeting, timelines, casting, site selection, equipment procurement, talent management, and daily schedules
- Participate in production planning sessions with comprehensive updates on crew availability, project timelines, potential challenges, and resource demands
- Occasionally oversee on-site shoot operations to maintain adherence to schedules and creative directives for all participants
- Collect and distribute post-production input from clients, account handlers, and team members to foster ongoing enhancements
- Monitor and control budgets for various simultaneous projects
- Cultivate ongoing partnerships with external freelancers, talent agencies, and vendors
- Proactively report any potential delays, team concerns, or resource limitations to the Senior Producer to mitigate issues early
Qualifications
- 2–4 years in production roles, preferably in agency, commercial, or branded content settings
- Robust organizational abilities to juggle several projects effectively
- Demonstrated expertise in handling production finances and timelines for concurrent initiatives
- Superior interpersonal communication with clients, teams, and external partners
- Composed demeanor under stress, with a history of rapid on-set issue resolution
- Basic knowledge of content optimized for social platforms like Meta and TikTok, including effective performance-driven formats
- Prior involvement in direct-to-consumer, advertising, or branded video production is advantageous
- Optional: Background in performance or direct-response ad content
- Optional: Proficiency with tools like Notion or Frame.io for production and project tracking
Benefits And Growth
- 28 days of annual paid leave, plus time off for birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve
- Extended holiday accrual: Additional day per year of service after two years
- Hybrid work arrangement with two office days per week
- Frequent team-building social events
- Private health and life insurance coverage
- Pension contribution program
- Option to work remotely from abroad for one month annually
- Full-time position based in Manchester with one studio day and three on-location days weekly