Creative Producer, Photo & Video

NY 411; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream seeks a Creative Producer to lead end-to-end photo and video production on-site in East Rutherford, NJ. The role drives content across web, broadcast, social, paid media, B2B, and on-site digital signage with fast turnaround.

You will plan, shoot, and edit, collaborating with marketing, events, leasing, and web teams while integrating AI tools to enhance daily workflows. A strong portfolio and 5–7 years of hybrid production experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hybrid photo and video event coverage, creative production, shooting, editing, visual communications or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in film, video, photography, visual communications or related discipline.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating strong still photography, videography, editing and visual storytelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead photo and video productions end-to-end, including planning, shot lists, casting, scheduling, shooting, editing, post-production and final delivery.
• Capture content featuring events, activations, attractions, tenant openings, architecture, retail, food and beverage, and brand moments.
• Adapt content for web, broadcast, social media, paid media, B2B and on-site digital signage.
• Shoot and edit timely event recap videos and other short- and long-form content.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for project assignments.
• Partner with in-house Creative team to produce on-brand content.
• Engage external agencies, photographers, videographers and lighting technicians as needed.
• Maintain organized asset library and archival protocols, including future AI-driven tools.
• Track assignments and schedules through the company’s project-management platform.
• Integrate AI creative tools into daily workflow.
• Manage fast-turnaround requests, sometimes delivering content within 24 hours.

Skills

Photo/Video production

Sony A75

Adobe CC

AI editing tools

Microsoft 365

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule flexibility

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Lightroom

Photoshop

Job description

This is a Full Time position in the field of Post Production - Editing, Compositing, Motion Graphics, & Visual Effects , located in East Rutherford, NJ .

The position pays $75.00 — $80.00 per year.

The Creative Producer will lead the end-to-end development of compelling photo and video content that elevates the American Dream brand across web, broadcast, social media, paid media, B2B channels and on-site digital signage. Combining strategic creative thinking with hands-on production expertise, this role will oversee projects from pre-production through shooting, editing and final delivery.Working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, the Creative Producer will translate a wide range of business needs into polished, engaging visual stories. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self-directed creative who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of assignments and excels at capturing the energy of live events, brand moments, and entertainment experiences.This is a full-time position located on-site in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Lead photo and video productions end-to-end, including production planning, shot lists, casting, scheduling, shooting, editing, post-production and final delivery
• Capture high-quality content featuring events, activations, attractions, tenant openings, architecture, retail, food and beverage, and key brand moments
• Adapt and deliver content for multiple channels and formats, including web, broadcast, social media, paid media, B2B and sales materials, and on-site digital signage
• Shoot and edit timely event recap videos and other short- and long-form content
• Collaborate with American Dream’s Creative, Marketing, Events, Retail, Leasing, Sales, Tourism, Web, and Social Media teams for project assignments
• Partner closely with the in-house Creative team’s graphic designers, motion designers and other members of the Creative and Marketing teams to produce on-brand content
• Engage and manage external agencies, photographers, videographers, and lighting technicians for additional creative support as needed
• Maintain an organized photo and video asset library using established naming, file-saving, and archiving protocols, and eventually an AI-driven asset library
• Track assignments, production schedules and project status through the company’s project-management platform
• Integrate AI creative tools into daily workflow
• Manage fast-turnaround requests, sometimes delivering content on the same day or within 24 hours

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in photography/videography equipment, experience with Sony mirrorless camera systems (A75)
• Experience in covering events, hospitality/F&B, and architectural photography
• Edit in Adobe Creative Suite software (Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.)
• Adept with AI editing tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support events
• Comfortable with daily changing assignments
• Ability to autonomously problem-solve, multitask and prioritize work

Desired Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in hybrid photo and video event coverage, creative production, shooting, editing, visual communications, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in film, video, photography, visual communications or related discipline
• A portfolio or reel demonstrating strong still photography, videography, editing and visual storytelling capabilities is required

American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About American Dream

At American Dream, we believe experiences have the power to inspire, connect, and create lasting memories. As one of the world's most innovative destinations, we bring together retail, entertainment, attractions, hospitality, technology, and storytelling to redefine what’s possible.