Manager, Video Production (On-Site - Salt Lake City, Ut)

PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global PE companies. SimpleMDM and SmartDeploy are powered by PDQ. 

PDQ's Mission: We make device management simple, secure and pretty damn quick.

PDQ's Core Values: Honesty, Ownership, Collaboration and Improvement

The Manager, Video Production will report to the Media Director and lead the PDQ Video Production team, driving the strategic direction of our video content initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Video Production process, from ideation to execution, ensuring high-quality and impactful content. This role requires a creative leader with a proven track record in Video Production, a keen understanding of industry trends, and the ability to inspire and guide a talented team. Must be willing to travel as needed for conventions, client testimonial shoots, etc. 

** This is an on-site role to candidates in the Salt Lake City area. Standard schedule is Monday - Thursday, 9 hours/day. On occasion, additional hours may be necessary. 

What you'll be doing:

• Create a video strategy in collaboration with the marketing leaders and company strategy that focuses on supporting the company's brand and business objectives, with video content that spans the full customer journey. 
• Manage and mentor video editors, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and improvement.   
• Oversee the conceptualization and development of engaging video content across various platforms and channels. 
• Manage and prioritize multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. 
• Develop and manage budgets for Video Production projects, optimizing resources to achieve cost-effective yet impactful results. 
• Maintain a high standard of quality for all video content produced, ensuring it aligns with brand guidelines and resonates with the target audience. 
• Manage and optimize company YouTube channels 
• Oversee video collection to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained 
• Monitor and report on video performance analytics 
• Participate in the production of customer-facing content through producing or monitoring weekly webcasts and videos 

We're looking for people who have:

• Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, film, or a related field preferred. 
• 7+ years of experience in creating professional written and video content, including filming and editing 
• Previous experience managing video editors 
• Technical acumen to operate, configure, and set up, video, audio, lighting, or other production equipment 
• Strong understanding of video and audio editing programs (including Adobe Creative Suite) 
• Ability to create content through concept brainstorming, scriptwriting, directing, and post-production 
• Deep understanding of pre- and post-production video techniques 
• Proficiency in motion graphics 
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Actively engage with other departments and teams to facilitate seamless collaboration, ensuring alignment of goals and effective cross-functional cooperation. 

Who you are:

• Ownership: You take responsibility for projects, drive results, and deliver on commitments 
• Honesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions 
• Collaboration: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamwork 
• Improvement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal development 
• Strong creativity, video creation, storytelling, and editing skills 
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and capable of thinking on your feet 
• Manual dexterity and physical mobility (ability to lift 5-50 pounds) 
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers 

PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:

 

4-Day Work Week

Managers who champion professional development and are technically experienced (the best kind of experience)

100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents

100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance

Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals after you've been employed with us for 90 days

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are

Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives

Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)

PDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com.

The majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment. 

*Currently, candidates who are eligible for fully remote positions can live in any of the following US states: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.