Senior Video Producer Job at Granite Construction in Watsonville
Granite Construction, Watsonville, CA, United States
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Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
This role leads end to end video strategy, production, and execution to support marketing and communication needs across a wide range of internal and external channels. It develops short and long form video content for campaigns, brand storytelling, recruiting, business development, executive communications, and social media, blending hands on production expertise with strategic marketing insight to advance organizational goals.
Are you a creative and strategic visual storyteller with deep production expertise and a strong understanding of corporate marketing? Granite is seeking an experienced Senior Video Producer to lead high impact video initiatives that elevate our brand, support integrated marketing campaigns, and tell compelling stories about our people, projects, and purpose.
Granite is an industry leader throughout North America, providing infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. As a vertically integrated contractor with aggregate materials reserves throughout the U.S., our work shapes communities-and our stories require a senior creative leader who can execute with excellence and intention.
Essential Job Accountabilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be capable of airplane travel, sometimes lasting as long as six hours, on any one flight.
Additional Requirements/Skills
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$111,123.00 - $166,683.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
This role leads end to end video strategy, production, and execution to support marketing and communication needs across a wide range of internal and external channels. It develops short and long form video content for campaigns, brand storytelling, recruiting, business development, executive communications, and social media, blending hands on production expertise with strategic marketing insight to advance organizational goals.
Are you a creative and strategic visual storyteller with deep production expertise and a strong understanding of corporate marketing? Granite is seeking an experienced Senior Video Producer to lead high impact video initiatives that elevate our brand, support integrated marketing campaigns, and tell compelling stories about our people, projects, and purpose.
Granite is an industry leader throughout North America, providing infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. As a vertically integrated contractor with aggregate materials reserves throughout the U.S., our work shapes communities-and our stories require a senior creative leader who can execute with excellence and intention.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Direct the creative development, planning, and execution of video projects from concept through delivery to ensure cohesive, high-impact content that supports organizational marketing objectives
- Produce high-quality short- and long-form video content for internal and external audiences to strengthen campaign effectiveness, brand storytelling, and stakeholder engagement
- Capture professional-grade video and photography in both corporate and active field environments to authentically represent operations, people, and projects in support of enterprise communications
- Travel to field locations as needed to document real-time activities and ensure the organization maintains an accurate and compelling visual record of its work
- Develop video and advertising content from original footage and existing assets to enhance campaign consistency, optimize resource use, and elevate overall creative quality
- Collaborate with operations and cross-functional partners to align video content with campaign strategies and improve performance through post-campaign analysis and insights
- Oversee all post-production workflows-including editing, animation, motion graphics, sound, and color-to deliver polished, platform-ready content that meets professional and brand standards
- Manage external production partners to ensure creative alignment, cost efficiency, compliance with safety expectations, and timely delivery of high-quality video assets
- Establish production standards, workflows, and best practices to ensure consistent quality, brand alignment, and operational efficiency across all video initiatives
- Serve as a senior creative advisor by guiding video strategy, formats, and distribution approaches to maximize reach, impact, and alignment with organizational goals, and may perform additional duties as needed from time to time
- Bachelor's degree in film, media, marketing, communications, or a related field required
- 6-13 years of professional experience in video production, including hands-on shooting, editing, animation, and producing both short- and long-form marketing video content
- Minimum of 4 years of experience within a corporate marketing department of a mid-size to large professional services organization, supporting enterprise-level communications and integrated campaigns
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in active construction or field environments, capturing high-quality content while adhering to all jobsite safety protocols preferred
- Experience working with publicly traded companies and/or within the engineering or construction industry is strongly preferred
- Drone operation experience and FAA Part 107 certification are considered a plus
- Advanced proficiency in developing video content for integrated campaigns (organic and paid), including the ability to plan, script, shoot, and edit high-quality videos that meet brand standards and performance goals
- Demonstrated ability to lead social media and digital marketing campaigns by using analytics platforms (e.g., native social insights, Google Analytics) to measure performance, interpret data, and complete post-campaign analysis with clear, actionable recommendations
- Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, including strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills to translate technical or specialized topics into compelling messages for diverse internal and external audiences
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to assess real-time challenges, evaluate options, and implement timely solutions while maintaining a calm, professional approach in fast-paced, shifting environments
- Demonstrated accountability and sound judgment, including the ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, meet commitments, and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and safe work practices
- Excellent organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and maintain high accuracy and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment
- Proven ability to manage and develop direct reports, including setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and ensuring delivery of high-impact creative work with consistency and follow-through
- Ability to operate effectively in both creative and process-driven environments, including managing project budgets, schedules, and workflows to ensure timely and efficient production
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite-specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects-and working proficiency with Photoshop, Lightroom, and Frame.io, with the ability to apply these tools to produce professional-grade content
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be capable of airplane travel, sometimes lasting as long as six hours, on any one flight.
Additional Requirements/Skills
- Valid driver's license
- Travel required
- Comply, understand, and support company safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct daily
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Salary Range:
$111,123.00 - $166,683.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.