Director of Media Production

Location(s): Oak Brook, IL

True Group, Inc. (True) is looking for a Director of Media Production who will lead a creative team in meeting both client-facing and internal needs. This role is an integral part of producing an annual conference of over 1,000 in-person attendees as well as producing virtual and live Town Hall and Strategic Plan Updates for True, among other events.

The Director of Media Production will be responsible for collaborating with Subject Matter Experts from local and remote teams. The candidate must possess a keen eye for detail and be able to produce clear, concise, creative, and professional deliverables. The Director of Media Production will oversee the production team to meet management requirements. Job duties will vary depending on the setting but will generally include scheduling studio time and overseeing set designs, scripts, and/or audiovisuals. Additionally, duties will include editing and final production of various media-related events. This candidate needs to bring a can-do attitude, energy, and enthusiasm as well as critical thinking skills to True. This role reports to the Chief Knowledge Officer.

If you are motivated by a rewarding culture, dynamic learning environment, stretching yourself to learn and teach new things, and seeing growth in others, you could be a great fit for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead and review the work of the creative team for media production and creative needs.Spearhead and manage the production of an annual client conference, including on-site production, the streaming platform, connecting remote attendees, and working with third-party AV companies.Produce internal Town Halls, monthly webcasts, and yearly Appreciation Nights.Prioritize team needs for internal and client projects.Manage all media production infrastructure, including the relocation of the current production studio.Conduct brainstorming sessions with our creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable, fiscally responsible initiatives.Produce fresh, innovative video that translates complex ideas into compelling digital media experiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, radio/TV broadcasting, digital media, advertising, or a related field as well as 10 years of experience producing video programming or relevant experience Expertise with various types of media production and editing, plus a strong portfolio of samples; ideal to have previous experience producing and editing multiple media for many projects all under strict deadlinesClient-facing experience and excellent communication skillsExperience in producing in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences, from developing the vision to producing the actual eventExperience in creating integrated digital content across all multiple channels: digital, video, live streams, social media, and mobileProficiency in leading a team of diverse, talented creativesStrong creative vision, with a keen eye for detail and on business objectives Experience in project management, with a focus on creative direction, highly preferred