Creative Production Manager; Video

Overview

Since 1990, Cook Systems — a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm — has been helping businesses and professionals grow through innovation, integrity, and investment in people. We partner with Fortune 500 enterprises and high-growth companies alike to deliver agile technology solutions, AI-driven talent strategies, and our signature Fast Track program that develops the next generation of tech talent.

At Cook, you’ll find a culture that values excellence, creativity, and accountability. We believe in opportunity backed by trust—and in building careers that last. Check out what our team members have to say on our Glassdoor page, and discover why Cook Systems is where meaningful careers take off!

This role will primarily focus on video production timelines. Planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, processing vendor paperwork and production oversight for projects developed by the creative + content teams, across all mediums. Provides end‑to‑end support by developing, managing, and tracking work while coordinating across creative teams (creative direction, design, writers, photography, video) marketing and other key stakeholders. Works closely with creative + content leads, internal operation teams, Strategic Sourcing, Legal and Finance teams as well as outside vendors to ensure cost efficiencies and timeliness.

Skilled in creative project management, video and print production, purchasing/procurement software, competent in the use of workload/project management systems/ Microsoft Office applications.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production timelines across media (video, print, digital).
• Coordinate vendor selection, paperwork, and production oversight for projects from creative + content teams.
• Develop, manage, and track work while coordinating across creative, marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with creative leads, internal operations, Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, and outside vendors to ensure cost efficiencies and timely delivery.
• Apply knowledge of video, printing, and graphic design industry and production processes to support timelines.
• Support high-volume workloads with tight deadlines and budgets.

• Experience in creative project management/creative work; experience supporting creative teams (agency or in-house).
• Spec management: ability to translate from creative to production teams and vendors.
• Experience with video production workflows; focus on timelines and coordination rather than hands-on video work.
• Ability to handle multiple mediums (print, digital, video) within production timelines.
• Knowledge typically gained through a bachelor’s degree in video production, graphic design, advertising, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience in advertising, marketing, and/or printing agency.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Confluence, Jira, Smartsheet or similar); asset/workload management systems (Adobe Workfront, Ziflow, DAM); procurement systems (Oracle or similar).

• Project management tools (Confluence, Jira, Smartsheet or similar platforms).
• Asset/workload management systems (Adobe Workfront, Ziflow, DAM).
• Procurement systems (Oracle or purchasing software).
• Understanding and/or processing of legal contracts; collaboration with Legal and Finance.

• Creative project management; understanding of design/print and video.
• Skilled at organizing and managing competing priorities, remaining calm under pressure.
• Firm when driving deadlines while balancing flexibility and negotiation as needed.
• Experience supporting creative teams.

• Your Health, Your Way:
  Medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage.
• Peace of Mind:
  Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum.
• Flexibility for Life:
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care through Navia.
• Extra Protection:
  Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life.
• 401(k) plan through The Standard with eligibility after six months.

At Cook Systems, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a team that values ideas, celebrates results, and grows together. Here, your impact is visible, your contributions are valued, and your career has room to thrive. Ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems.