The Creative Agency is hiring: Commercial Video Producer in Fort Collins

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,545.76 per year plus competitive revenue share and bonus structure.The Creative Agency is growing, and our production department is looking for a Commercial Video Producer to help us meet increasing client demand and continue raising the quality, consistency, and volume of the work we produce.Our team creates video for product launches, advertising campaigns, social media, websites, events, interviews, hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, professional services, and consumer brands.This is not a traditional filmmaking position. We are not producing independent films or long-form narrative projects. We value strong storytelling and cinematic instincts, but the work must always serve the client, campaign, audience, platform, and business objective.We are looking for a commercial producer first: someone who is technically strong, understands brands and marketing, and knows how to make products, people, services, and experiences look compelling.Put simply, we need someone who can make commercial work feel cinematic without turning every project into a film set.About the RoleThis is a hands-on production and post-production position. The Commercial Video Producer will manage projects from pre-production through final delivery, including concept development, shoot planning, camera operation, lighting, basic audio, directing talent, editing, color, revisions, and export.You will serve as both cinematographer and editor while working alongside our strategy, design, photography, social media, account, and production teams.The balance between shooting and editing changes from week to week. Some weeks may include several productions. Others may be focused primarily on post-production, versioning, revisions, and preparing content for multiple platforms.The right person must be comfortable owning the entire process.Projects may include:Product launches and branded campaignsVertical content for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and paid socialHorizontal advertising and website contentProduct demonstrations and macro product footageBeauty, cosmetics, fashion, hospitality, lifestyle, and retail contentFounder stories, interviews, testimonials, and employee featuresEvent and promotional contentMultiple edits and formats created from the same productionWe care deeply about production quality, but we also care about whether the content works.A beautiful video that misses the deadline, ignores the campaign objective, or fails to communicate clearly is not successful commercial work.ResponsibilitiesTurn campaign goals and creative direction into clear video conceptsDevelop shot lists, storyboards, production plans, schedules, and interview questionsPlan for required platforms, formats, aspect ratios, and deliverablesCoordinate equipment, locations, talent, props, lighting, and other production needsPrepare thoroughly so shoots run efficientlyIdentify potential production issues before they affect the final workProductionCapture professional video for products, people, services, events, and environmentsOperate cameras, lenses, lighting, stabilization, grip, and audio equipmentCreate intentional lighting for products, interviews, people, and spacesMaintain accurate focus, exposure, framing, color, composition, and soundDirect clients, employees, actors, models, and people who may not be comfortable on cameraKeep shoots organized, productive, and moving forwardFollow approved concepts and creative directionMake strong decisions on set when conditions changeCapture enough coverage to support multiple edits and platformsEdit projects from initial assembly through final deliveryComplete professional color correction and gradingSelect and work with appropriately licensed musicCreate strong pacing, transitions, captions, titles, and supporting graphicsProduce vertical, horizontal, short-form, and long-form versionsOrganize footage, project files, selects, exports, and archivesApply revision notes accurately and efficientlyComplete quality-control reviews before submitting workDeliver completed work by the established deadlineWhat We Are Looking ForYou are technically strong, visually aware, organized, and dependable.You understand cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, editing, color, and delivery formats. You also understand that commercial content must accomplish something beyond simply looking good.You know how to make a product feel desirable, a person feel credible, an environment feel inviting, and a brand feel polished and memorable.You can contribute ideas without losing sight of the approved strategy or creative direction.You move quickly without becoming careless.Commercial Experience Is ImportantA filmmaking background is not automatically a negative, but it is not enough on its own.The strongest candidates will have experience producing video for brands, products, advertising, social media, digital campaigns, or other commercial purposes.Candidates whose portfolios are primarily made up of short films, documentaries, festival projects, wedding videos, music videos, or personal narrative work may not be the right fit unless they can also demonstrate substantial commercial experience. You will be asked to submit a prompt.Your first instinct should be to understand the brand, audience, platform, campaign, and intended result. Cinematic storytelling should strengthen the work. It should not become the work.Required QualificationsAt least three years of professional video production and editing experienceA portfolio that includes commercial, branded, product, advertising, or social media workStrong knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and production equipmentExperience filming and lighting products, people, interviews, and environmentsProfessional editing experience using Adobe Premiere ProStrong editing, color, pacing, and finishing skillsExperience creating vertical and horizontal contentStrong organizational and file-management habitsAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a creative teamAbility to receive and accurately apply direct feedbackReliable transportationAbility to work in person in Fort Collins and travel as needed.Authorization to work in the United StatesPreferred ExperienceExperience in any of the following is especially valuable:Consumer productsBeauty or cosmeticsFashion or lifestyleHospitalityFood and beverageRetailPaid social advertisingMotion graphics or After EffectsDirecting talent or interview subjectsAgency or in-house brand productionApplicants must submit a portfolio or reel demonstrating relevant commercial work.Please include examples of:Product, brand, advertising, or campaign workVertical social media contentHorizontal commercial contentLighting and cinematographyEditing, color, and audio workPlease clearly explain your specific role in each project, including what you personally handled in concept development, producing, directing, camera operation, lighting, editing, color, sound design, motion graphics, or final delivery.If your portfolio is not included in your resume documentation, please email it directly to [email protected]#J-18808-Ljbffr