Media and Content Production Manager — Gabelli, Rye, NY

Company Description:

GAMCO Investors, Inc. is a well-known diversified asset manager and financial services company with approximately $35 billion in total assets under management. Additional information can be found at

Job Summary:

The Media Production and Content Production Manager will lead the development and execution of our video and media content strategy, from conceptualization through production and distribution. This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic planning, and project management skills to create engaging and impactful content across video, webinars, live events, and media appearances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in video production and broadcast media, a keen eye for storytelling, and the ability to manage complex projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Video Production:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive video content strategy that aligns with our marketing goals and engages our target audience.

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to generate ideas and themes for videos that promote our brand, products, and services across multiple platforms.

• Oversee all aspects of video production, including scripting, storyboarding, filming, editing, and post-production.

• Manage the video production calendar, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Coordinate with external vendors, such as videographers, editors, and production companies, as needed, advising projects from start to finish, including contracts.

• Measure and analyze the performance of video content, using insights to inform future projects, maintaining a log of all content produced.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in video production and content strategy.

• Comply with regulations on the industry, state, and national levels to ensure the necessary approvals, disclaimers, language, and structure meet legal standards.

• Create podcasts from video content, publishing episodes regularly and tracking the analytics.

Webinar Production:

• Manage all AV and filming logistics for webinars, including equipment setup, technical coordination, and live production.

• Serve as the primary technical producer during live webinars, ensuring seamless audio, video, and presentation quality throughout each broadcast.

• Edit and distribute webinar and conference replays for post-event publishing across digital platforms.

• Attend conferences and live events to capture professional photography and videography for use across marketing channels.

In-house Media Studio & Media Preparation:

• Oversee daily operations of the firm's in-house media studio, including equipment maintenance, scheduling, and technical setup.

• Support portfolio managers and internal spokespeople preparing for media interviews conducted from the studio, including optimizing lighting, camera angles, audio, and on-screen backgrounds for professional presentation and ensuring broadcast-quality audio and video output.

• Serve as an on-set resource during studio recordings, providing real-time technical and presentation guidance.

• Communicate quickly with external PR firm and the control rooms of major news networks about urgent questions and troubleshooting on live television.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in video production, with a proven track record of managing projects from conception to completion.

• Experience with live event and webinar production, including familiarity with webinar platforms (e.g., Zoom Webinars) and broadcast AV setup.

• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of video projects, including promotional, educational, and storytelling content.

• Proficient in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).

• Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.

• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas and translate them into effective video content.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Photography experience a plus.

• Understanding of the financial services industry (including awareness of the markets and current events, as well as an understanding of regulatory compliance) a plus.

• Team player with a growth-mindset and an eagerness to problem solve, compassion for directing non-actors on camera.

• Knowledge of audio editing and podcast production.

Compensation and Benefits:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $105,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

In addition to base salary, the position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and participation in the Company’s employee benefit programs, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.