The Senior Producer + Project Manager lives within our Client Experience group and oversees both video production initiatives and integrated marketing campaigns. This position serves as the primary liaison between clients and our internal creative teams and is responsible for ensuring client expectations, project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are successfully met.

The Senior Producer + Project Manager is a well-rounded problem solver with exceptional customer service instincts and marketing savvy, capable of translating client goals into successful creative projects and campaigns. This role requires equal parts creative thinking, strategic communication, and operational execution.

The Senior Producer + Project Manager will lead client projects for LAI Video and Statler Nagle, while also collaborating with departments across the organization on internal initiatives and business growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute integrated marketing campaigns across video, digital, social, branding, and content initiatives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and a positive overall experience
• Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination from kickoff through final delivery
• Identify and oversee internal and external creative teams, including designers, writers, researchers, cinematographers, editors, and freelancers
• Develop creative treatments, scripts, production schedules, and project plans for both marketing campaigns and video productions
• Coordinate all production logistics, including casting, location scouting, scheduling, travel, permissions, crew management, and on-site execution
• Produce local and on-location shoots, directing talent, conducting interviews, and overseeing production workflows
• Monitor campaign performance and audience engagement to inform future creative and strategic decisions
• Build and maintain long-term client and partner relationships, identifying opportunities for continued collaboration and growth
• Collaborate with Account Representatives and Creative Directors to pitch, scope, budget, and propose new projects
• Maintain and improve project management systems, workflows, and operational processes to support team efficiency and scalability
• Mentor associate producers and support collaboration across the Client Experience team
• Travel as needed for client productions and on-site filming (approximately 10% of the year)
• Report directly to the Director of Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher), preferably in Communications, Media & Video Production, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced marketing, production, agency, or creative services environment
• Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and/or video productions from concept through final delivery
• Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and tight deadlines simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools
• Understanding of current content creation, digital marketing, and audience engagement trends
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with occasional overtime as needed
• Active problem solver with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Punctual, dependable, and team-oriented
• Appreciates a good story

Candidates should be comfortable commuting to the DC office. Leading Authorities is currently a hybrid work environment.

LAI Video is part of Leading Authorities, Inc. and is based in Washington, DC. Compensation includes salary, 401k plan, paid vacation and holidays, health + dental + vision insurance, life and disability insurance. LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Check out www.laivideo.com for more information.