Video Production Manager, Marketing, Chicago

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. The Video Production Manager leads production for the Chicago Studio and the Video Center of Excellence (VCoE). This role owns productions end to end — from client intake and planning through capture, post-production, and delivery — while running the Chicago studio day to day. It is a hands-on producer-shooter that operates camera, lighting, and audio for studio and on-location shoots, directs executive and SME talent on camera, and edits and finishes work directly when volume or turnaround requires it. This role also leads the VCoE, Huron’s internal video team that sits within the in-house agency Creative team. The video production manager leads the planning and execution of video content that communicates Huron’s expertise, insights, and client impact across multiple channels. They are the strategic production partner for Marketing & Communications. The role is responsible for consistently advancing enterprise goals of growing revenue, margin, and people through strategic planning of projects, video budget ownership and people leadership. Key Responsibilities Pre-Production & Planning • Partner with Creative Ops to scope incoming projects, including creative approach, deliverables, timeline, and crew and equipment needs. • Lead client-facing intake and planning conversations, translating approved briefs into production plans with clear expectations on scope and deliverables. • Build shot lists, interview structures, run-of-show documents, call sheets, and schedules. • Coordinate talent (internal SMEs, client executives, on-camera hosts), managing scheduling, prep materials, and releases. • Identify social and short-form opportunities to maximize the output from each shoot. Production & Capture • Serve as primary camera operator for studio and field productions. • Drive lighting and audio design and execution for interviews, b-roll, and events. • Travel up to approximately 25% annually within the U.S to lead or support filming at client sites, conferences, and events. • Produce Huron's quarterly all-company broadcasts from the Chicago studio. • Prepare SMEs and executives for confident, on-brand delivery. • Support the Social team with recurring headquarters shoots, short- form video, and executive content for Huron channels. Post-Production & Delivery • Organize and hand off raw footage to the VCoE editing team with clear notes, selects, and project context. • Serve as the production point of contact throughout editing. • Complete post-production tasks as needed. Studio Operations & Equipment • Manage the Chicago studio calendar and daily operations, ensuring the space is ready for scheduled and rapid-response executive shoots. • Manage studio and field equipment, including setup, breakdown, inventory, maintenance, and purchase recommendations. • Maintain an organized, searchable media library. • Maintain and file talent, location, and usage releases for each production. • Ensure every shoot meets VCoE production and brand standards. • Track and report studio and production metrics to measure VCoE program performance. • Manage production and logistics costs. VCoE Team Leadership • Manage the VCoE team, setting clear goals, priorities and quality standards while empowering them to own execution. • Monitor VCoE team capacity and coordinate freelance crews and vendors when production needs exceed internal capacity. • Continuously evaluate the creative tools the VCoE uses ensuring the correct technology is in place to satisfy growing video demands. (Adobe programs, AI models, and equipment). • Manage the VCoE budget, ensuring that funds are allocated properly. • Evaluate and optimize VCoE processes, communicating them clearly throughout the Marketing & Communications organization. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, related field, or equivalent professional experience. • 6+ years of professional video production experience in an agency, in-house creative team, production company, or broadcast environment. • Demonstrated ability to run productions end to end: planning, capture, and delivery. • Strong hands-on camera skills with professional cinema or mirrorless systems (Sony FX-series preferred), including multi-camera setups. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with Premiere Pro and Audition at minimum; After Effects and Photoshop a plus. • Experience with AI-assisted workflows and video creation tools (e.g., Firefly, Higgsfield). • Comfortable in client-facing settings, lead planning calls, direct executives, and troubleshoot on site. • Experience producing for a professional services, B2B, or enterprise brand preferred; experience launching or scaling an in-house studio a plus. • Demonstrated ability to lead a small, distributed team. • Must be based in Chicagoland area to manage daily headquarters studio operations. • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel an estimated 25% of the year. Core Skills & Competencies • Production Craft & Technical Mastery: Expertise in camera, lighting, audio, and editing across studio, field, and live settings, applying current techniques to Huron standards and AI-assisted workflows. • Business Acumen: Connects production, resourcing and post-production decisions to enterprise goals of growing revenue, margin, and people. • Planning & Organizing: Manages concurrent productions with competing deadlines, coordinating talent, crew, locations, and equipment, with proficiency in tools such as Wrike and . • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Diagnoses technical, logistical, or process issues quickly and resolves them without compromising quality or schedule. • Collaboration & Influence: Builds trusted relationships within the VCoE, and across Marketing & Communications to align productions with shared priorities. • Talent Development & Coaching: Develops VCoE staff and freelancers, coaches executives and SMEs for authentic and credible on- camera delivery. • Delegation & Empowerment: Provides clear direction and the context that the VCoE team, and external vendors need to execute to studio standards independently. • Adaptability & Change Management: Adjusts quickly as schedules, locations, and conditions shift, helping the Studio and VCoE workflows evolve as volume and formats grow. • Innovation & Technology: Skilled in using AI-assisted production, post-production, and asset management tools to improve output and streamline workflows. • Judgement Under Pressure & EQ: Stays composed during live events, tight turnarounds, and high-visibility executive shoots, setting a calm tone that keeps talent and crew focused. Please include a reel or portfolio link on your resume. We want to see work you shot, work you produced, and at least one project you took from brief to delivery . #LI-EA1 #LI-Remote The estimated base salary range for this job is $105,000-$145,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $126,000-$174,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. Position Level Manager Country United States of America