Video Production Manager

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

REPORTS TO:

Creative Director

LOCATION:

Hybrid Schedule, Corporate Office, Salt Lake City, UT

STARTING DATE:
Immediately

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

Deseret Book is a mission-driven company, committed to being a trusted gathering place for thoughtful expressions of faith. Established in1866, today we create and curate stories worth telling, questions worth exploring, and beauty worth sharing to improve the lives of individuals and families in every step of their faith journey.

In our work culture, we put people first. Our team members are dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities as we work together, creating an environment where collaboration is critical and personal accountability is expected. If you are passionate about helping people find inspiration and help for their lives, and working with colleagues who want to do the same, then Deseret Book Company is the place for you.

The Video Production Manager will lead Deseret Book’s in‑house audio and visual function, elevating the craft and impact of our video, podcast, and motion content across channels. Reporting to the Creative Director and serving on the creative management team alongside the Art Director, Lead Copywriter, and Lead Graphic Designer, this leader will manage our Video Production Specialist and build scalable processes that turn content direction from our brand, content, and marketing teams into compelling, narrative‑driven stories that advance our mission and brands.

This role owns end‑to‑end production—storyboarding through final delivery—for long‑form You Tube series, video‑enabled podcasts, out‑of‑home and venue deliverables (e.g., Jumbo trons, LED halo/ribbon boards), retail video walls, short‑form social content, and web video. The A/V Production Manager will also act as a key collaborator and creative liaison with external agencies and production partners on larger‑scale, higher‑production projects (e.g., TV commercials), ensuring creative alignment, technical excellence, and efficient handoffs.

Success looks like creating meaningful, on‑brand content that increases awareness, engagement, and conversion while improving speed‑to‑market, consistency, and production quality.

50% Video and Audio Production Leadership & Execution:

• Lead end‑to‑end production across formats: concept/storyboarding, scripting in partnership with content teams, directing, filming, lighting, audio capture, editing, motion graphics, color correction/grading, audio sweetening/mixing, versioning, and final delivery to spec.
• Produce long‑form You Tube series, video podcasts (multi‑cam), venue/OOH deliverables (Jumbo trons, LED halos/ribbon boards), retail video walls, short‑form social content, and web video; define templates/show packages to scale quality.
• Ensure brand alignment, technical accuracy (aspect ratios, resolutions, codecs, frame rates, color spaces), and rigorous QA; support day‑to‑day photography needs as needed.
• Own production timelines, budgets, and resource plans; balance planned campaigns with agile requests.

30% Team, Operations & Workflow:

• Manage and mentor the Video Production Specialist; recruit and oversee freelancers/vendors when needed; build a positive, feedback‑rich team culture.
• Own equipment strategy and studio readiness: inventory, maintenance, procurement/rentals, safety, and on‑set best practices.
• Implement efficient workflows and tools (production calendars, shot lists, checklists, review/approval, asset naming/versioning); partner with Marketing Ops on intake and prioritization.
• Establish and track KPIs (content velocity, on‑time delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, cost‑per‑asset, engagement quality); drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain rights management and compliance: talent releases, usage permissions, and music licensing.

20% Cross‑Functional & Partner

Collaboration:

• Translate content direction and marketing briefs into clear A/V concepts, storyboards, and production plans; collaborate closely with the Creative Director, Art Director, Lead…