DIVISION KROGER STUDIOS PRODUCER - DIRECTOR (Finance)

Take an idea designed to elevate our unique story from concept stage to final delivery with a focus on content that excites and engages our associates and customers on topics such as our sustainability goals, community outreach, hunger relief efforts and business performance. Assemble and work with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business objectives/ensure proper representation of all Kroger brands/initiatives. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. Minimum
- 6+ years a creative media production environment
- Strong knowledge and ability to facilitate the entire production process (scripting, production, graphics and post production)
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Flexibility to work in multiple environments as projects dictate (office, field, retail, manufacturing and logistics)
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization and build/maintain cooperative business partnerships
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Ability to create an environment where cast/crew talents are able to thrive
- Demonstrated success meeting deadlines and effectively prioritizing, managing/executing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated skill in developing creative, engaging content

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree communications or film and video production or related
- Commercial, film/documentary experience
- Portfolio/reel of previous work
- Experience with the Adobe CC suite of applications
- Experience working with or for large companies/brands- Develop/produce compelling, relevant, on-trend media content from concept through delivery for a variety of outputs (internal, external, social platforms, etc.)
- Operate as a one-person production shop with the ability to collaborate as part of a team on larger, multi-division projects
- Partner with internal/external clients to establish a clear direction and expectations for deliverables; articulate a compelling and engaging project vision
- Establish creative direction (overall look and feel) for productions in partnership with the client, the division Corporate Affairs manager and General Office Kroger Studios team while adhering to all relevant brand/ style guidelines
- Produce/direct field and studio video/still productions; lead and run live events
- Write, review and approve program proposals, which include budgets, creative treatments and preliminary schedules
- Manage each project, including scheduling resources, coordinating creative efforts, communicating with clients, and adhering to project delivery dates
- Maintain knowledge of current media technology, trends and equipment; experiment with new techniques (Adobe, RED, Sony, AJA, etc.)
- Identify and select on-screen talent; effectively direct talent/internal presenters to ensure an engaging message is delivered
- Educate key business owners about relevant production processes/procedures to facilitate effective communication
- Write scripts; shoot, direct and edit field/in-studio productions; create graphics; and direct live, interactive shows as projects require
- Solicit, respond and act on program effectiveness feedback from peers, business owners and audience members
- Travel to company sites, vendors and other external locations to manage media projects
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation