East Bethel , MN
|Remote
|Contract
East Bethel, MN
|Remote
|Contract
We are seeking a Creative Video Producer to join an in-house creative team in a contract capacity, supporting human-centered storytelling for corporate communications. This role is ideal for a collaborative creative professional who can shape concepts, guide production, and help bring meaningful stories to life from brief to final video.
Responsibilities
- Partner with creative, content, and business strategy teams to understand communications goals, audiences, and key messages.
- Develop compelling video concepts that align with business needs and storytelling objectives.
- Present creative ideas, incorporate feedback, and refine concepts in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Work with design partners to support visual identity and graphics direction for video series.
- Help develop interview questions and prepare shot lists for production.
- Lead or co-lead video production from planning through final delivery.
- Build production schedules and coordinate logistics such as locations, crews, and shoot details.
- Direct crew on set, conduct interviews, and create a comfortable environment for on-camera participants.
- Provide clear creative guidance to editors on story structure, pacing, visuals, music, and tone.
- Collaborate with designers and project managers to support reviews, approvals, and timelines.
Skills
- Experience producing and directing video content in corporate communications, editorial, documentary, or similar environments.
- Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to identify engaging human-centered narratives.
- Confident interviewing skills and experience directing on set.
- Ability to provide actionable creative feedback to post-production teams.
- Excellent organization and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Comfort working independently while collaborating across creative, strategy, content, production, and project management teams.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and Frame.io.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting communications-driven video projects for internal or external audiences.
- Background working closely with designers on motion graphics and visual storytelling elements.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining creative quality.
- Strong communication skills and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to feedback and decision-making.
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to equitable hiring practices that support belonging and opportunity for everyone.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $60 - $96 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
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All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.