Video Project Manager

IQ Communications is seeking one or more well-organized, experienced video managers to supervise projects and interact with clients. Your job will be to manage client relationships, assemble a freelance team of creatives, and oversee production of 2-4 minute animated and live videos from project kickoff to delivery of final product. (See representative samples on our website, iq-communications.com.) You will work on a wide variety of projects for our clients, with most seeking to create sales and/or informational videos for customers and constituents. While this is a freelance position, we expect to have multiple assignments for good candidates on an ongoing basis. We will pay a flat free per project. No relocation required, but you must accommodate the schedules of our East Coast US home office, overseas production studios, and global clientele. Responsibilities • Manage project scope, time, quality, and budget to meet objectives and deliverables • Create and communicate project plans and coordinate implementation, including progress tracking and reporting • Select and direct project teams, including script writer, voiceover artist, animator, videographers, and production studio • Prepare assignments for team members with goals, background, and reference materials; respond to questions and requests; review work and offer suggestions to improve quality • Manage client expectations and communications, including reviewing all deliverables with client and then conveying changes to team to ensure client satisfaction • Regularly update home office on project status, both in written and phone communications, with urgent problems immediately communicated • Suggest changes to our process to improve quality and efficiency Requirements • Minimum of 5 years in project and client relationship management • Broad experience working in a creative production role, with specific experience in video projects • Experience assembling and managing freelance teams of creative and technical staff • Experience working with clients in a highly professional manner to anticipate and meet their needs and serve as a positive representative for a company • Excellent storytelling skills, creative eye, and good graphic design sense • Outstanding oral and interpersonal communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to work quickly and efficiently, including the ability to multi-task and accommodate fast turnaround projects, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines • Ability to anticipate issues and proactively problem-solve • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but diligent about reporting up • Record of producing quality work and growing client relationships • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-conferencing Desired • Excellent writing skills, including ability to draft video scripts • Technical expertise in video production Please email your resume, cover letter, and three references relevant to the type of work we’re doing. No phone calls.