Video Director (Indianapolis)
This is an Indianapolis-based (or close surrounding area) role that will require local video production in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. In some cases, you will be required travel to other cities/states for video productions.As a confident, collaborative individual in our Production Studio, the Video Director is responsible for leading the creative vision and on-set execution for client film projects, including developing and pitching concepts and scripts, participating in pre-production activities like location scouting and shot list development, and leading the on-set experience for talent, crewmembers, and clients.The Video Director will not only be a creative visionary and storyteller, but they will also possess an understanding of our clients’ marketing goals and brands.
This combination is vital to deliver high-impact films that hook, educate, engage, and/or persuade the target audience.As an empathetic, personable individual, the Video Director values collaboration and enjoys building relationships with team members, crew, and clients. This person also supports and provides assistance to all members of our Production Studio throughout the pre-production, production, and post-production phases of video projects.Responsibilities Here are some, but not necessarily all, of the Video Director’s responsibilities:
- Brainstorm, develop, and pitch creative concepts to clients and prospects
- Write and edit scripts to tell compelling client stories
- Participate in pre-production activities, such as shot list development, location scouting, and pre-interviews with video subjects to build relationships prior to production
- Lead on-set direction for client video productions
- Work with on-camera and voice talent to achieve performances that meet the project’s creative vision and the client’s goals
- Create a warm, inviting, and collaborative on-set experience for talent, crewmembers, and clients
- Build and grow relationships with crewmembers and clients
- Collaborate with editors to guide post-production efforts so that final video assets achieve the project’s creative vision and client’s goals. (In addition, possessing strong editing skills is a plus for this position.)
- Approach projects with empathy toward the audience, the client, and the subject matter
- Keep a keen eye for detail, especially regarding elements that could “make or break” a film project
- Maintain a strong knowledge of storytelling and other filmmaking practices, and support a positive culture of genuine enthusiasm for the craft of filmmaking
- Provide consistent support and assistance to all members of the film team
- Establish new workflow processes to bolster the quality and efficiency of Production Studio’s work
- Provide constructive feedback on projects with an eye to how production could have been improved to make for a stronger edit and overall video
What you’ll need
- Must be located in or near Indianapolis
- Proven work history in a film/video director role
- Demonstrated storytelling ability
- Deep expertise in film techniques, styles, and tools
- Aptitude for creative concepting, writing, and pitching ideas to clients
- Passion for filmmaking and keeping up to date on the latest industry trends
- Additonal preference: Editing skills are a plus.
What makes TrendyMinds a great place to work We believe a happy team is a solid team; it’s as simple as that.
- Collaborative team environment: Your voice is important, and we believe the best projects include contributions from everyone.
- Great benefits: 30 paid days off and 401(k) matching. What more could you ask? Oh yeah, we cover 100% of health insurance premiums for all team members and 50% for their spouses and dependents.
- Flexible schedule: Some people are early birds who love collaborating in person at our offices. Others are night owls who enjoy working from home. We are flexible to accommodate different work styles, times, and locations — within reason and the needs of our clients, of course!
- New equipment: In order to produce incredible work, we have to have incredible equipment. Sorry if you were hoping for a 7-year-old PC. That’s just not our style.
- Philanthropy: We like to do our part to help our community. With our philanthropy and donation matching system, we offer you the resources you need to make a difference.
Our valuesAt TrendyMinds, we aim to hire people who share our values. They are at the center of how we treat each other and our clients, and they act as our guideposts for every decision.Know the Why behind the What.We aim to be as honest and transparent as possible with our team and clients. The idea of Why lives at the heart of our LOGIQ process and grounds us with clear reasons for the decisions we make. (You will learn more about our LOGIQ process if you join our team.)Put relationships first.We not me.
For more than 25 years, we've grown a business built on strong relationships with clients. But we also know that developing trust and a collaborative spirit is equally important to cultivate a healthy team that loves having fun.Think Ahead and push boundaries.Our tagline isn’t Think Ahead for nothing. We bring a contagious passion to our craft, always searching for creative ways to challenge ourselves and deliver results, even though things don’t always go according to plan. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, improve, and try again.Bring your full self.Show up.
Each of us has something unique to contribute. In all that we do, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment so that everyone feels a sense of belonging.
