Job Description

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit  .

Position Summary

The Lead Video Producer position within the IGT marketing team is a versatile video production and motion graphic specialist; combining an expert set of creative talents including storyboarding, editing, writing, and producing to create a variety of video content requests across all platforms. The Lead Video Producer needs to be collaborative in order to lead a team of content creation professionals within the Marketing department while also working independently to meet deadlines. You will be responsible for leading, directing, guiding, and overseeing all video production, motion graphic, and animated content creation. This position is for someone who can assist and guide other creative staff and take video, motion graphics, and animation projects from concept to completion while maintaining the high-level production values that is expected of our master brand and individual product brands.

The Lead Video Producer should have a passion for storytelling and compelling video series and must possess the ability to create content for IGT across multiple platforms. In addition to conceptual thinking, the ideal candidate will have excellent writing, editing, and producing skills and a mastery of best video practices across long and short form video and motion graphic content. They should also be well-versed in all aspects of pre- and post-production.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all video creation, motion graphics, and production for rich media to promote IGT and IGT Gaming Products through all media platforms.
• Develop and write scripts and copy for original and branded content, short form to long form.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion, including conceptualizing, writing, and managing editorial, graphics production, music composition, and sound design.
• Develop and foster working relationships with external partners.
• Work closely with the direct report, Creative Services Lead to uphold the standards of the IGT master brand and sub product and vertical brands.
• Ensure all productions are wrapped in a timely manner and within budget.
• Produce, shoot, and edit short and long form video content all in one.
• Strategizes, produces, and manages original short and long form video content designed for a social and online audience.
• Films videos in our studio, on set or on location.
• Direct, guide, and shape editorial pitches into video concepts and coordinates shoot logistics when on location.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and grip equipment.
• Provides troubleshooting of video and lighting equipment; performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Transports and sets up camera, lighting and grip equipment as required.
• Makes recommendations for video equipment purchases.
• Creatively produces video content following the direction given in outline, shot list, shoot deck, or briefs and records and/or tapes audio and video segments, edits raw video, designs digital video effects, and creates graphics as needed to create finished videos.
• Perform pre- and post-production tasks that may include backing up media, reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing and exporting using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and other industry standard software.
• Ensure that all staff follow safety rules and state laws during shoots, including but not limited to location consent, talent consent, and being aware and mindful of any potential issues.
  • Ensuring that staff keep IGT equipment clean, up to date and secure whether on or off IGT property.
  • Ensure that all staff adhere to digital naming conventions, file management, metadata, and quality control.
  • Maintain clear and concise naming conventions for assets that are consistent with current and former naming conventions.
• Work through assignments as provided by Creative Services Lead
• Assist with managing multiple projects at different stages of the development process.
• Assist with proofing of all videos.
• Follow-up with all teams on outstanding deliverables to meet timelines.
• Reviewing videos for deficiencies or errors
• Correcting inaccuracies and validating output
• Stays current on the latest trends in digital.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred, BS or BA with a major course of study in Media/Video Production
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in digital video production, including editing or video and audio material with experience in working on short form pieces. Social video production a plus
• Advanced competency with Adobe CC for content creation. (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator) 3D modeling/animation a big plus – Cinema 4D is preferred.
• Continuing education to stay current with industry-standard software and techniques for creating and delivering media, including cutting edge AI tools
• Strong PC skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based and Windows-based software and databases, and general internet use.
• Previous experience preparing content for multimedia platform distribution.
• Strong working knowledge of the latest shooting styles, techniques, and equipment
• Creativity and a passion for cinematography, video editing, the role of sound and music in video, and composing videos that inspire.
• Advanced knowledge of professional production procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology
• Advanced knowledge of professional video production equipment including building and operating cameras, operating gimbals, extensive knowledge of lighting principles/techniques, file compression, graphics manipulation, and post-production equipment
• Comfortable working in documentary, unscripted productions as well as following storyboard and script
• Ability to lead a shoot and work collaboratively with production team to execute based off direction or independently.
• Demonstratable range in shooting and editing in various levels of production from more polished and produced multi-cam pieces as well as rough, single camera work with lower quality footage.
• Ability to follow and craft story lines and communicate information in a captivating and enticing manner.
• Knowledge of sound recording, lighting, color grading, run and gun production, etc.

Keys to Success

• Takes initiative and is proactive to solve problems and support the needs of the team.
• Collaborative, able to foster a team relationship with co-workers and all agency disciplines.
• Critical thinking / using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to opportunities.
• Flexibility and willingness to shift gears to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must exhibit the ability to easily adapt to changes in processes, higher workload volumes, and imminent deadlines while always observing corporate standards and guidelines.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, be self-motivated and work effectively.
• Strong online research skills to research new products and to identify/resolve issues with existing/new products.

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $76,179 - $180,000. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses . In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit .

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