Video Producer

About the role

Frontiers, an open-access research publisher, is looking for a Video Producer to join its Visual Design team and work closely with the Senior Video Producer to expand video storytelling. You will own video productions from planning and filming through post-production, creating interviews, talking-head content, b-roll and studio shoots for company-wide communications and campaigns. As a second videographer you will lead independent shoots while supporting larger productions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate video shoots end-to-end, including scheduling interviews, talking-head sessions, b-roll and studio productions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute call sheets, scout and book locations and studios, and manage travel and equipment transport for shoots outside Lausanne.
• Prepare, test and maintain camera, lighting, audio and studio equipment, and independently film interviews, talking-heads, b-roll and studio content.
• Act as second camera operator and support larger, multi-camera productions led by the Senior Video Producer.
• Brief on-camera participants and ensure release forms and consent documentation are completed.
• Ingest, back up, organize and archive raw footage, and support post-production by cutting, colour grading, motion graphics and preparing subtitles and AI-assisted transcriptions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, freelance crew, studios, equipment suppliers, editors and post-production specialists, and help improve production workflows.

Required profile

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in video production, videography or a similar role, covering planning, filming and post-production.
• Strong technical video skills and a portfolio or showreel showing camera, lighting, sound, editing and/or studio production experience.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel for filming assignments.
• A bachelor's degree in Media Production, Film, Communications or a related field is preferred; experience in corporate communications, science communication or event filming is an advantage.

Required skills

• Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects (colour grading, motion graphics)
• Microsoft 365 and project tools such as Jira or Confluence
• AI-powered tools for transcription and subtitling are an advantage

What we offer

• Extra wellbeing days on top of annual leave
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub