Video Post Production Manager

Summary

Join Ruggable, a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand, as their Video Post Production Manager. This fully remote, contract position requires a highly organized leader with both creative and technical skills to manage the post-production workflow, ensuring high-quality video output. You will oversee server maintenance, software troubleshooting, and storage solutions, while collaborating with the Senior Video Editors to implement workflow improvements and develop standard operating procedures. You will also be responsible for managing a team of video editors, tracking deliverables, coordinating with other teams, and staying up-to-date with the latest video trends. This role requires strong technical skills, including experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and file management systems, as well as 10+ years of video editing experience and a keen sense of creative vision. You will also need excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to collaborate with various departments, and the flexibility to adapt to tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in post-production management, including server and software maintenance
• Expertise with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and other industry-standard software
• File management and storage solution experience (e.g., Frame.io, cloud-based systems)
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience managing the video feedback loop (fully responsible for internal revisions, ensuring highest quality prior to sending to stakeholders and ensuring that the stakeholder feedback is made actionable so that editors are accountable and continue to develop their skills based on what stakeholders want)
• This role is ideal for someone who consumes social media personally and professionally (TikTok, Meta) - this person needs to live and breathe in social
• 10+ years of video editing experience with a strong eye for detail
• Paid Social Samples on a portfolio you are able to share
• Familiarity with sourcing, editing, and managing video content from various platforms (YouTube, Social, Vimeo). Specifically we are looking for someone with a strong background editing paid social media ads
• A keen sense of how to balance creative vision with technical constraints
• Experience with editors as direct reports (fully responsible for managing their performance through 1:1s and reviews, team efficiency, and professional development). This person will have one senior editor and one mid-level editor as direct reports as well as a host of external contractors
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to pivot quickly under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage team of video editors and day-to-day video post-production operations
• Lead reviews for non-campaign and non-promo IGC and organic social to ensure highest quality standard
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to assign and balance post-production workloads. Ensure capacity planning is sufficient to meet campaign deadlines
• Track and monitor deliverables to ensure they are completed on time
• Coordinate with other teams regarding deadlines and project needs
• Oversee server maintenance, software troubleshooting, and storage solutions (server and cloud)
• Hire and manage external vendors/contractors, track invoices and budgets
• Work with the Senior Video Editors to identify and implement process improvements
• Evaluate the post infrastructure to ensure it’s up-to-date and efficient
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video trends on TikTok, Meta, and other platforms
• Lead training sessions on new software, industry trends, and advanced editing techniques
• Report weekly to Director on team performance, expenses, and infrastructure
• Develop contingency plans for technical issues (e.g., server crashes) to prevent delays
• Identify sustainable solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Step in to handle editing tasks when specific projects require immediate attention

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in interior design, graphic design, or fashion
• Experience with project management tools like Asana or Trello
• Familiarity with performance marketing and post-production analytics tools

Benefits

Max $55/hr