Axon
Director of Video Production
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
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About the role
- We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
- Like our products, we work better together.
Responsibilities
- Own the full production lifecycle for a blend of planned campaigns, reactive projects and internal videos
- Develop and manage project briefs, production schedules, shot lists, and delivery timelines in close collaboration with the Executive Creative Director and internal creative leads
- Manage day-of production across shoots, serving as the primary point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders on set
- Source, negotiate with, and manage freelance crew, editors, production companies, and agency partners on a project-by-project basis
- Build and maintain a vetted roster of production contractors across cinematography, editing, motion graphics, audio, and post
- Serve as the primary liaison between Axon and any law enforcement agencies or public safety partners involved in production
- Own production budgets from estimate through final reconciliation, tracking spend across internal resources, contractors, and vendors
- Video is one of the most powerful tools Axon has to communicate what we build and why it matters.
- You'll own projects from brief to delivery, managing internal creative talent, external contractors, production companies, and agency partners, while keeping budgets, timelines, and contracts on track.
- Draft, manage, and execute contracts between Axon and production contractors, ensuring compliance with company procurement and legal standards
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in video production, with a track record of producing projects from brief to delivery in a brand, agency, or in-house environment
- Strong understanding of the full production process across pre-production, production, and post, even if your role has always been on the producing side
- Experience managing production budgets and reconciling actuals against estimates
- Familiarity with contract management, talent releases, and vendor agreements in a production context
- Experience producing content for B2B, government, public safety, or technology brands
- Familiarity with trade show or experiential video production
- Experience working with law enforcement agencies or other government entities in a production capacity
- Working knowledge of AI video production and post-production tools and how they are reshaping production workflows
- Demonstrated experience managing crews, freelance contractors, and external production partners
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach to film production
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously
- Comfortable working across internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift
- Alignment with Axon's values: ownership, candor, curiosity, and a commitment to building trust in service of our mission to Protect Life
- Preferred
Skills
- Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
- Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful.
Compensation
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Benefits
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional and Mental Wellness support
- Learning and Development programs
- Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards.
- Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Company info
- From product launches and trade show activations to customer stories and executive keynotes, video content shapes how law enforcement agencies, city leaders, and the public understand our mission.
Visa & Work Authorization
- ardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status
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