Sr. Manager, Video

Salary Range $96,000 - $125,000*

Job Description:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager, Video will be primarily responsible for leading the shooting and editing of video content produced by external creative partners as well as with our in-house production team, communicating with cross functional partners around the creation of video, growing and defining the Saks brand vision, and managing a team of video content creators to do the same. This role will lead the Video team, bringing creative concepts to life, building relationships and developing the team’s skills at pace with a fast-evolving industry. With your deep experience in leading a content creation team for social media and digital advertising, you are well positioned to help the Saks brand continue to develop its brand voice.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ Years of experience in video production & editing, managing a video team and creating content for the internet
• Expertise in professional video equipment, including cameras, lighting, and accessories
• Expertise in professional video editing software, motion graphics and color grading, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Media Encoder
• Proficient in all Creative Cloud software
• Enthusiastic and forward thinking about new software and new tools for video production
• Experience with Digital Asset Management software
• A background in luxury brands, an agency environment, and / or filmmaking
• Resourceful self-starter and solution-seeker who demonstrates a high level of initiative and intellectual curiosity
• Strong and responsive communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build great working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Proven ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented and dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently
• Open-minded and fast learner who responds enthusiastically to change and opportunity, and can adapt quickly to shifting priorities and changing business needs
• Owner-operator who takes full responsibility of projects and tasks and can be relied upon to meet deadlines
• Team player who doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to ensure flawless execution
• Exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Solid understanding of customer needs and willingness to always place the customer first (both internal and external)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, GSuite
• Familiarity with project management software, specifically Wrike, is a plus
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation

Role Description:

• Lead the process of bringing video concepts to life for both paid and owned channels.
• Develop relationships with Director, AVP and VP-level Associates across marketing to align video vision with different company priorities.
• Drive the development and refinement of the brand’s video strategy; balancing high production value moments against more ephemeral reactive content; determining how casting decisions, editing style and audio choices can all be shaped in the service of driving the brand’s video strategy forward
• Be instrumental in determining video budget considerations, from shooting to editing and more.
• Lead Saks in being the internet’s biggest fan: be contemporary with the latest social media trends, memes and styles. Understand how to participate in a cultural moment and create content that reflects that understanding. 
• Own the process of developing relationships with key collaborators including graphic designers and copy editors in the implementation of motion graphics and text elements. 
• Present your ideas to Creative and Marketing leadership and beyond confidently, clearly and with empathy, building the brand sensibility and bringing concepts to life. 
• Manage a team of video content specialists; delegating and managing projects, delivering feedback, coordinating with shoot production, art directors and photographers on assignments and timing.
• Be the video team lead on managing the flow of feedback - to and from external partners, from Saks Marketing and from within the Creative team.
• Lead the capture of content on set, collaborating with art directors on their concepts, owning all aspects of video production and pre-production. Manage the day, exploring all aspects of an idea, capturing coverage to round out concepts and provide enough footage to create edits later. Lead your team to develop positive relationships with talent and be able to give talent direction where required, with empathy and clarity.
• Improvise solutions, think fast on your feet and innovate new ideas while shooting. Explore different approaches to concepts, and lead your team to capture serendipitous moments that further the idea.
• Drive the post-production process leading your team in the sorting, assembling, and constructing of multiple rounds of edits from footage captured on set from external teams as well as in-house. Sift through footage, make broad edits, fine tune, and directly address multiple rounds of feedback. Lead the team and independently make decisions that will result in editing compelling content.
• Be available to shoot at irregular hours and in shifting contexts including at special events and challenging locations.
• Travel to locations both nationally and internationally for shoots
• While the role will be based in New York, there is an expectation that this role will proactively collaborate with a team of Saks motion graphics and graphic designers based in Bangalore. It is anticipated that the role will begin with New York standard working hours (9am - 5pm Eastern time) and will align with Bangalore’s working time as needed. Exact work hours to be determined in coordination with the role’s supervisor and may be flexible from day-to-day depending on employee’s preferences.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• An amazing employee discount

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.