Creative Producer/Director of Photography

We're looking for a motivated Creative Producer/Director of Photography to join our in-house creative team at French West Vaughan.

Do you excel at telling stories through the lens of a camera? Are you just as comfortable on set, as you are behind an editing station? Do people say you have an amazing eye and a great personality? If so, then we should talk.

We’re looking for a creative producer, visual storyteller, photographer and videographer all wrapped up on one motivated package. You can direct talent, and they love working with you. You can retouch your images, edit your footage and select the perfect audio to tie it all together into amazing content. You understand this content may live in a multitude of places, from TV to IG, and you know how to craft and export the best execution for each. You live to catch the light at just the right moment. To lie on a dusty floor, climb a ladder or stand on the hood of a car, just to get that perfect shot. You know gear, how to use it and where to rent more of it if needed. If a production needs another hand, you know who to call. If a co-worker needs an assist, you’re there. And in the end, you’re just as passionate about the quick-turn sales video as you are the long-format brand film.

If you love this stuff as much as we do, and can’t believe that you get to do this for a living, then this could be the job for you. And we can’t wait to hear from you and see your reel.

ROLES:

• Photographer
• Videographer
• Editor
• Producer
• Storyteller
• Creative

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Videography and editing
• Photography and retouching
• Production planning and coordination
• Digital asset organization and management
• File formatting and optimization
• Expense and time reporting
• Have fun making award winning work

Interested candidates should email John Moore jmoore@fwv-us.com with an updated resume, and link to your portfolio and/or reel.

Creative Production/Project Manager

French | West | Vaughan is seeking a highly organized and experienced Production/Project Manager to join the creative department of our Raleigh office. The right candidate will be self-motivated and possess the ability to juggle multiple projects, manage complex timelines and coordinate creative workload. This integrated manager will be involved from kickoff to completion and work with creative, account, media and social teams, as well as outside vendors (including freelancers, printers, photographers and production companies) on a daily basis. Proficiency in print, digital and video production processes are absolutely necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the creative and account teams.
• Attend kickoff meetings for all new projects.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with freelancers, printers, photographers and production companies. Seek and establish new relationships.
• Create and keep an estimate database for reference to similar projects and tracking of time actual VS time scoped.
• Work with account leads, media and creative director to develop estimates and project scopes.
• Reinforce turnaround times needed based on project scopes and current workload.
• Manage project calendar and communicate department bandwidth across agency teams.
• Coordinate the workflow for team members to ensure day-to-day deadlines are being met.
• Constantly seek new ways to improve agency efficiency in production and project management

Qualifications

• 5+ years of creative agency experience.
• Proficient in Basecamp project management software.
• Highly organized with acute attention to details.
• Highly responsive with strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple deadlines and projects while keeping peers, partners and supervisor informed of activities.
• Ability to recognize influx in workload to recommend freelance support to Creative Director and account leads
• In-depth knowledge of creative projects in both print and digital mediums
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with complex projects
• Comfortable with technical concepts/basic knowledge of online specifications and trafficking
• Comfortable with vendor relationships and enough knowledge of project specs to communicate project needs effectively

Why French West Vaughan?

• Fascinating work for clients ranging from large national brands to small growing startups
• A team of creative and passionate brand marketers
• Competitive compensation, including a complete benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• A culture of continuous improvement

Senior Media Planner/Buyer

French | West | Vaughan is seeking an experienced Senior Media Planner/Buyer to join our team in Raleigh, NC. Prepare and implement client media plans of all media types for existing clients and new business. Conduct research, development, and presentation of media plans and media buying. Execute and monitor media buys and make media optimization recommendations as appropriate.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and plan media for specified clients.
• Present media plans to internal and client audiences.
• Gather, organize and present competitive research and spending data.
• Take ownership of and retain accountability for client media plans and budgets.
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to frame and participate in strategy development, set goals and participate in the measurement process.
• Negotiate the best possible rates, individual parameters, value-added sponsorships, and promotions and justify all media recommendations.
• Take a lead position in the campaign review process.
• Maintain effective relationships with external clients and internal teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of demonstrated excellence and proficiency in the development of media plans and executing media buys.
• Previous experience in an advertising agency STRONGLY preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in media negotiations.
• High degree of skill in media planning and buying across mediums • including television (national and spot), radio, print, digital, programmatic, mobile and social media.
• Skilled at understanding trends and best practices within the omnichannel media world and across the full media landscape including print, digital, outdoor, broadcast, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, highly collaborative, and a positive attitude.

Why French West Vaughan?

• Fascinating work for clients ranging from large national brands to small growing startups
• A team of creative and passionate brand marketers
• Competitive compensation, including a complete benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• A culture of continuous improvement

Graphic Designer

French | West | Vaughan is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer with a deep understanding of strategic branding and marketing to join our in-house, creative department. The ideal candidate should be highly organized and deadline driven, motivated to collaborate across agency departments, and have an integrated portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and proficiency in both print and digital design. Projects will span everything from logo design and production to social media content and full advertising campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize strategic thinking to provide creative solutions to client objectives
• Manage multiple projects while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Work with art directors to develop, design and produce creative projects
• Manage time to meet tight deadlines and stay within budget
• Demonstrate ability to keep skills and industry knowledge current
• Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to new technologies

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience (agency experience strongly preferred)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Mac systems
• Knowledge of typography, color, print and digital production
• Advanced digital skills: UX, web and banner design
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Familiar with estimating work and utilizing project management best practices
• Bonus: photography, video editing and motion graphic skills
• Ability to be flexible and understanding of client relationships
• A level-headed approach to navigating a fast-changing working environment

Why French West Vaughan?

• Fascinating work for clients ranging from large national brands to small growing startups
• A team of creative and passionate brand marketers
• Competitive compensation, including a complete benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• A culture of continuous improvement

French | West | Vaughan seeks a public relations account executive. The right candidate will manage public relations programs; pitch national, regional and local media outlets; develop press materials; and manage creative and digital projects. Candidates should have three to five years of public relations experience, with preference shown to candidates with experience in managing creative and digital projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development and execution of public relations and integrated marketing plans
• Create press releases, pitches, client backgrounders, fact sheets and other press assets
• Utilize online technologies, especially social media
• Compile and maintain media lists
• Monitor and report on media coverage
• Develop and manage schedules for multiple clients and deliverables
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing communications
• Communicate directly with clients on a daily basis
• Traditional and digital creative project management

Specific Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
• Three to five years of public relations experience (agency experience is strongly preferred, but not required)
• Strong writing skills
• Proficiency with online medium including social media
• Experience with direct client relations/communications

Interested candidates should email bgrantham@fwv-us.com with an up-to-date resume (and writing samples, if available).

​FWV Fetching, the Pet & Veterinary division of French|West|Vaughan is seeking an experienced public relations and social media account supervisor. The right candidate will oversee accounts; manage public relations programs; pitch national, regional and local media outlets ​ as well ad veterinary and pet industry trades​ ; develop press materials; and manage social media channels including developing content and executing promotions for agency clients. Candidates should have five to seven years of public relations experience, with preference shown to candidates with agency experience and/or social media experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Take a leading role in developing and executing public relations and integrated marketing plans ​ for FWV Fetching's pet and veterinary accounts​
• Create press releases, pitches, client backgrounders, fact sheets and other press assets
• Utilize online technologies, especially social media
• Compile and maintain media lists
• Monitor and report on media coverage
• Develop and manage schedules for multiple clients and deliverables
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing communications
• Communicate directly with clients on a daily basis and provide ongoing strategic counsel
• Help manage and mentor junior level team members

Specific Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in public relations, journalism, marketing or related field
• Five to seven years of public relations experience ​ - ​ agency experience is ​required
• Strong writing skills
• Proficiency with social media
• Experience with direct client relations/communications

Interested candidates should email kristen.Levine@fetchingcommunications.com with an up-to-date resume, a LinkedIn profile url, along with salary requirements.