Creative Producer, Photo & Video

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Creative Producer to lead end-to-end photo and video content development for web, broadcast, social, and on-site digital signage. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on production across pre-production, shooting, editing and final delivery.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of hybrid production experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and AI editing tools.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hybrid photo/video event coverage and production.
• Bachelor's degree in film, video, photography or related discipline.
• Portfolio or reel demonstrating strong storytelling through visuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end photo and video productions from planning to delivery.
• Capture events, activations, architecture, and brand moments for multiple channels.
• Adapt content for web, broadcast, social, paid media, B2B and on-site signage.
• Collaborate with internal Creative, Marketing, Events, Retail and Sales teams.
• Manage assets and project status using the company PM platform.
• Integrate AI tools into the daily workflow and handle fast-turnaround requests.

Skills

Photography/Videography

Sony mirrorless cameras

Adobe Creative Suite

AI editing tools

Microsoft 365

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in film/visual communications

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

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.