Video Production Manager

Position: Video Production Manager Department: Creative Reporting to: Director, Video and Animation Location: Remote within Canada Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM (in your time zone, flexible hours) If you crave a workplace that values your ideas, your growth and development and where you can learn from the best, then you're exactly who we're looking for. We're not interested in the status quo - we're here to shape the future of agrimarketing. And we know you share that passion too. As one of the largest ag-focused agencies in the world, we challenge people and brands to be more than they imagined. At our core, we’re a team of outperformers who are committed to growing ourselves, our colleagues, our clients and our business. We’re looking to attract and grow creative and strategic minds who share our desire to outperform in their careers and in their lives. With the right people, we will create great outcomes for clients, employees and Think Shift. See a future for yourself at Think Shift? Keep reading! Summary The Video Production Manager role is where coordination meets execution. You'll spend most of your time (70%) orchestrating the behind-the-scenes magic—managing team schedules, refining processes, balancing workloads and building strong relationships with partners and vendors. The other 30% puts you right in the heart of production, leading budgets, crews, logistics and client communications from start to finish. It's a role for someone who thrives on balancing the art of project management with the fast-paced world of production, blending operational precision with creative energy to bring projects to life. Accountabilities 70% — Video Operations Manager Assign video projects based on team capacity and skillsets. Monitor project timelines, workloads and adjust resources as needed. Manage external freelancers and production partners, including onboarding, quotes and contracts. Oversee project budgets to ensure profitability and meet margin targets. Refine workflows and drive efficiency across the video department. Ensure legal compliance on projects (NDAs, insurance, contracts). Use project management software to manage team schedules and project tracking. 30% — Video Producer Develop production estimates and manage budgets through all project phases. Hire and coordinate production crews; lead pre-production meetings. Manage vendors and crew contracts, onboarding and invoicing. Organize on-set logistics (gear, rentals, catering, permits, insurance). Act as main client contact throughout production. WE'RE LOOKING FOR 5+ years of experience in video production or creative operations management. Strong project management and scheduling skills. Experience managing budgets, vendors and crews. Knowledge of legal and insurance requirements for production. Proficiency in project management tools. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Background in advertising, marketing or creative agency work preferred. Must be willing and able to travel within North America for production shoots as needed. Benefits Think Shift provides an attractive, market-researched comprehensive compensation plan, which includes base salary and company bonus. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, some of which include: Flexible remote work arrangements Medical, dental and vision benefits coverage start day 1 Life and travel insurance start day 1 Unlimited wellness days so you can be at your best 3 weeks of vacation Celebrate your birthday with $150 and a PTO day Semi-annual bonuses (based on company performance) Professional development opportunities Employee referral bonus Annual company retreat Our Freedom with Responsibility Philosophy At Think Shift, we believe our unique culture and philosophies make us different in a good way. Our talented team of multi-disciplined creators and strategists have one thing in common: the drive to outperform and to help our clients do the same. We believe in providing guidelines for Think Shifters to operate within instead of putting up fences that can restrict true creativity and diversity of thought. With the freedom to operate in a way that best works for them, it allows everyone to bring their best selves to work. But with great freedom also comes great responsibility and the expectation of following through on what you say you’ll do. We understand this approach is not for everyone. Think Shift is for those who blaze the path for their own growth and challenge the status quo to find a better way. It’s for those who are committed to protecting, preserving and overall, enhancing what has been entrusted to them. We Want You to Be YOU! At Think Shift, we want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their complete and authentic selves to work. We believe that when individuals bring their unique experiences, backgrounds, knowledge, perspectives and self-expression to the collaborative process, our team becomes even more amazing. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcoming talent from all backgrounds. As part of our stewardship commitment, Think Shift continually strives to create a culture of respect and fairness for all. If you require any accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.