Film and Digital Production Manager (19756)

Cornerstone Advisors of Arizona; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Advisors is seeking a Film and Digital Production Manager in Scottsdale, AZ to lead the day-to-day creation and delivery of video, storytelling, and digital media that support the firm’s brand and client communications.

The role supervises a small production team, coordinates with external partners, and ensures high-quality outputs across interviews, client stories, webinars, and social content while keeping budgets and schedules on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, digital media, marketing, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in video/digital production, including hands-on production and post-production responsibilities.
• 1-3 years of experience supervising employees, leading a production team, or providing comparable day-to-day work direction.
• Demonstrated portfolio of professional video and digital work, including interviews and short-form business content.
• Proficiency with professional editing software and production equipment; ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end production of executive interviews, client stories (with authorization), educational videos, webinars, event coverage, short-form social content, podcasts, and internal communications.
• Lead pre-production activities including briefs, storyboards, scripts, shot lists, scheduling, talent preparation, locations, equipment, and releases.
• Direct filming and recording; oversee lighting, sound, camera operation, editing, motion graphics, captions, color, mixing, versioning, and final delivery.
• Assign and review work of direct reports; provide coaching, performance feedback, staffing input, and personnel management consistent with company policy.
• Own production calendars, project intake, prioritization, vendor coordination, and milestone tracking; deliver projects within approved budgets and deadlines.
• Partner with subject matter experts to accurately communicate banking technology, operations, strategy, payments, and other financial institution topics without overstating claims.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries, file naming, backups, usage rights, release forms, and approved distribution-ready masters.
• Track practical production metrics such as turnaround time, budget variance, revision cycles, output, and audience engagement; recommend workflow improvements.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema cameras operation

Lighting setup

Audio recording

Editing workflows

Project scheduling

Budget management

Accessibility knowledge

Consent/release processes

Secure handling of client materials

Editorial judgment

Visual storytelling

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, digital media, marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management tools

Cloud storage

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: 7272 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 400 - SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Marketing,

Job Summary

The Film and Digital Production Manager leads the day-to-day creation and delivery of high-quality video, film-style storytelling, audio, and digital media that support Cornerstone Advisors' brand, thought leadership, business development, recruiting, and client communications. Serving a consulting firm focused on banks, credit unions, and financial technology companies, this hands-on first-level manager translates complex financial services topics into clear, engaging content for executives and industry audiences. The position supervises assigned production staff, coordinates with external production partners, manages schedules and approved budgets, and maintains consistent creative, technical, brand, accessibility, and review standards.

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage end-to-end production of executive interviews, client stories (with authorization), educational videos, webinars, event coverage, short-form social content, podcasts, and internal communications.
• Lead pre-production activities including briefs, storyboards, scripts, shot lists, scheduling, talent preparation, locations, equipment, and releases.
• Direct filming and recording; oversee lighting, sound, camera operation, editing, motion graphics, captions, color, mixing, versioning, and final delivery.
• Assign and review work of direct reports; provide coaching, performance feedback, staffing input, and personnel management consistent with company policy.
• Own production calendars, project intake, prioritization, vendor coordination, and milestone tracking; deliver projects within approved budgets and deadlines.
• Partner with subject matter experts to accurately communicate banking technology, operations, strategy, payments, and other financial institution topics without overstating claims.
• Maintain organized digital asset libraries, file naming, backups, usage rights, release forms, and approved distribution-ready masters.
• Track practical production metrics such as turnaround time, budget variance, revision cycles, output, and audience engagement; recommend workflow improvements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of multi-camera video, field and studio production, audio capture, lighting, editing, motion graphics, and publishing formats.
• Understanding of B2B professional-services marketing and the need for factual accuracy, client confidentiality, and appropriate approval of financial-services content.

Problem Solving/Analysis

• Assess creative briefs, audience needs, production constraints, technical issues, and competing deadlines; select workable formats and allocate resources.
• Resolve production or post-production problems independently within the agreed scope and escalated material budget, legal, reputational, or schedule risks.

Communication and Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing, consultants, practice leaders, business development, event teams, and external vendors to clarify objectives and secure reviews.
• Communicate project status, dependencies, creative recommendations, and delivery expectations clearly to non-production stakeholders.

Film and Digital Production Manager:

Required Skills & Essential Qualities

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, and comparable professional tools. Knowledge of how cinema cameras operate, as well as being able to set up lighting and audio
• Hands-on experience with cameras, microphones, lighting, production audio, editing workflows, captioning, and platform-specific export specifications.
• Ability to manage production schedules, budgets, file storage, project tracking tools, and external vendors.
• Knowledge of content accessibility, music and footage licensing, consent/release processes, and secure handling of client materials.

Soft Skills

• Sound editorial judgment and strong visual storytelling ability.
• Organized, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable at balancing simultaneous deadlines.
• Able to coach staff, give constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with senior professionals.
• Careful with sensitive information and receptive to feedback and iterative review.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film, media production, communications, digital media, marketing, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in video/digital production, including hands-on production and post-production responsibilities.
• 1-3 years of experience supervising employees, leading a production team, or providing comparable day-to-day work direction.
• Demonstrated portfolio of professional video and digital work, including interviews and short-form business content.
• Proficiency with professional editing software and production equipment; ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing content for financial services, banking, credit unions, consulting, or other regulated or technical B2B industries.
• Experience with executive interviews, podcasts, webinars, live or hybrid events, motion graphics, and vendor management.
• Familiarity with digital content performance metrics, accessible video practices, and review/approval workflows.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises assigned production employees (anticipated small team, subject to confirmation); provides daily direction, coaching, performance management, and personnel recommendations/actions under company policy. May oversee freelancers and production vendors.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Cornerstone Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our firm complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.