Job Description:
Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network built to unlock exponential growth for clients through Transformative Creativity — a unifying force that drives innovation across people, businesses, and society. Launched in June 2022, it operates in over 145 countries and is fully integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM capabilities to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions worldwide. Guided by the philosophy of “Building Brands for What’s Next,” Dentsu Creative empowers brands to navigate current challenges and prepare for future opportunities, crafting resilient, forward-thinking strategies that thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Role Purpose
A creative and dynamic Video Lead to drive the creation, management, and delivery of high-quality video content across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Content Director, this role will focus on editorial-driven video content, in-store screens, event coverage and supplier-funded content for online platforms. You will oversee a talented team of content creators — external—and collaborate with editorial, creative, and commercial teams to craft engaging, impactful video content that resonates with passionate food lovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of multi-format video content including how-to videos, cookalong online events, product demos, franchise series, events, in-store POS videos, recipe shoots and commercial content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define video content strategies that align with brand and campaign objectives.
• Manage video production workflows, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standards.
• Supervise the entire video production process, from pre-production (concept development, storyboarding, guiding content creators) to filming, editing, and post-production, ensuring consistency in style, tone and branding.
• Work with external vendors and partners, including freelance videographers, production companies, and suppliers, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure that video content meets performance goals, with a focus on audience engagement, conversion, and ROI.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video production trends, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance content quality and efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience (10+ years) in video production, with a strong portfolio of diverse content (e.g., how-to videos, product demos, event content)
• Expertise in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects) and other relevant production tools.
• Ability to use AI tools creatively and strategically, freeing up time for greater creativity and innovation.
• Experience managing video production from concept to delivery, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration
• Strong understanding of video formats and requirements for social media, online platforms, in-store screens, and events
• Ability to lead a team and work closely with multiple stakeholders to deliver high-quality content
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A keen eye for visual storytelling and a deep understanding of how to create compelling, engaging video content that aligns with business goals

Working with us
Joining Dentsu Creative, you will be part of a creative network, delivering ideas at the intersection of brand, culture, and commerce. In an age when brands are built and grown in altogether new ways we espouse humility alongside practical flexible problem solving.
On your journey you will partner with inspiring people across the world and become part of a truly inclusive culture where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive and create the best work of their careers; always learning and always listening to shape ideas, create culture and change behavior. By bringing together the capabilities, experience and relationships of our collective experts, the opportunities for personal growth and development are endless.
Inclusion & Diversity
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their best selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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Location:
London
Brand:
Dentsu Creative
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanen

• Lead the production of multi-format video content including how-to videos, cookalong online events, product demos, franchise series, events, in-store POS videos, recipe shoots and commercial content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define video content strategies that align with brand and campaign objectives.
• Manage video production workflows, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standards.
• Supervise the entire video production process, from pre-production (concept development, storyboarding, guiding content creators) to filming, editing, and post-production, ensuring consistency in style, tone and branding.
• Work with external vendors and partners, including freelance videographers, production companies, and suppliers, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure that video content meets performance goals, with a focus on audience engagement, conversion, and ROI.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video production trends, technologies, and best practices to continually enhance content quality and efficiency