Cinematic Production Lead & On-Set Director

Snow Companies; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Snow is seeking a Senior Media Production Specialist to lead, direct on-set production, and manage Snow-owned equipment. You’ll collaborate with producers, directors, and editors to craft cinematic storytelling using advanced digital cinema gear.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on filming, and end-to-end production oversight in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience on film/video sets, excels under deadlines, and can mentor a team of specialists while

Qualifications

• : Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; public speaking and speech coaching experience preferred.
• : 10 years of experience working with an agency or production house.
• : Experience on a film/video set.
• : Expert knowledge of taking a video project from concept to completion.
• : Detail-oriented and able to work under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop all Media Production Specialists including performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Interview, hire, and train new employees.
• Set and adjust employees’ hours; direct work on set.
• Maintain safety and security of personnel and equipment on set.
• Manage maintenance, scheduling, and shipping of Snow-owned production equipment.
• Collaborate with producers and directors to meet technical needs for shoots.
• Direct productions as needed and act as director on set.
• Lead on packaging, travel with, and maintenance of Snow-owned equipment.
• Assist editors as needed to set up projects.
• Report to SVP as a department head.
• Own the visual creative direction for projects.
• Hire and manage vendors, directors of photography, audio techs, gaffers, grips, and assistant cam operators.

Skills

Electronic field production

Camera platforms

Lighting for video

Premiere Pro

Team leadership

On-set directing

Vendor management

Client communication

Education

B.S./B.A. in media/video production

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Digital cinema cameras

Production equipment

Job description

Snow is seeking a Senior Media Production Specialist to lead, direct on-set production, and manage Snow-owned equipment. You’ll collaborate with producers, directors, and editors to craft cinematic storytelling using advanced digital cinema gear.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on filming, and end-to-end production oversight in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience on film/video sets, excels under deadlines, and can mentor a team of specialists while