What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Services Specialist - Freelance (Part-Time) position at Baird?
The (freelance) Video Services Specialist will serve as an Independent Contractor and project manager for the internal video services department. As a freelance Video Services Specialist you will assist the Manager of Video Services, internal and external video producers, directors, and videographers for creative projects, video shoots, and photo shoots across pre-production, production, post-production, and delivery. You will also collaborate with internal clients, Marketing Specialists, Writers and Producers for creative projects, providing clear and helpful customer services.
This role is a freelance, part‑time position. The selected individual will operate as an independent contractor and will bill Baird for hours worked. This position is not a regular Baird Associate role and is not eligible for Associate benefits.
Project Management
The Impact You’ll Make:
This role is a freelance, part‑time position. The selected individual will operate as an independent contractor and will bill Baird for hours worked. This position is not a regular Baird Associate role and is not eligible for Associate benefits.
Project Management
The Impact You’ll Make:
- Participate in weekly Video Services Team meetings
- Convert Workfront requests to jobs
- Create Timelines in Workfront
- Opens job folders in Active Jobs on the server
- Schedule project kick-off meetings
- Schedule scouting trips
- Reserve selected shooting locations, both within Baird facilities and for off-site productions
- Hire and schedules crew
- Schedule talent when necessary and communicate timelines, production needs, and wardrobe preferences
- Obtains compliance approvals
- Upload assets to Digital Asset Management (DAM) system
- Share final production deliverables as needed in various formats as directed by manager
- Communicate project updates with clients, Marketing Specialists, Writers and Creative/Art Directors
- Manage multiple ongoing creative projects and works with team to flag issues and possible delays
- Transport equipment to and from locations
- Set up and strike video equipment (lighting, cameras, tripods, sound equipment, etc.)
- Meet vendors, talent, and Baird partners at security and escorts them to the proper floor / location
- Assist internal and external Videographers, Directors, and Producers during all phases of production
- Periodic camera operation as needed/able
- Creative project management experience in the video services and photo space
- Proficient in Microsoft platform (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Experience with Workfront Project Management system (or similar project management system)
- Knowledge of video production workflows
- Must have independent registered business (LLC preferred)
- Valid EIN required
- Ability to invoice weekly