Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, production-driven video professional to join Empower’s in-house creative agency. This role plays a critical part in shaping and evolving the brand through compelling visual storytelling. The position requires strong hands-on production expertise combined with advanced editing skills and a passion for developing innovative, high-quality video content. The ideal candidate is both a skilled shooter and a thoughtful storyteller - someone who can translate creative concepts into visually engaging content while helping push the brand forward. This individual will contribute to defining Empower’s visual style, elevate production value, and deliver impactful content across marketing, brand, content, and internal communication initiatives.

Note: An online portfolio is required for all applicants

What you will do:

• Lead video filming efforts including camera operation, lighting, audio capture, and composition to create visually compelling, brand-aligned content.
• Collaborate closely with production manager, creative directors, writers, editors, designers, and marketing partners to bring ideas to life through dynamic visual storytelling.
• Contribute to concept development, helping shape narratives and visual approaches that strengthen and evolve Empower’s brand presence.
• Execute video shoots with a strong eye for cinematic quality, pacing, and emotional impact.
• Edit video content from rough cut through final delivery, including sound design, color correction, pacing refinement, and finishing.
• Integrate motion graphic elements, text animation, and visual effects to enhance storytelling (advanced animation skills preferred but not required).
• Create engaging, high-production-value content for campaigns, brand initiatives, product marketing, content marketing, and internal communications.
• Bring fresh ideas, new visual techniques, and innovative production approaches that continuously elevate creative output.
• Provide technical expertise on shooting styles, framing, lighting design, and set design
• In depth experience facilitating live and remote feeds for on-air or pre-recorded segments
• Advanced experience in composting shots live and in post- production with optimizing lighting and camera techniques
• Thorough knowledge of color profiles and current standards, and experience with color grading
• Solid working knowledge of sound standards and techniques used in live and postproduction environments
• Maintain organized workflows and production processes to ensure efficiency and scalability, with exception attention to detail.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards and meeting deadlines.
• Stay current on emerging video trends, technologies, and storytelling formats, applying insights to keep Empower’s content modern and competitive.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in video production and editing, either in-house or at an agency.
• Strong hands-on production expertise including camera operation, lighting, audio capture, and visual composition.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro; working knowledge of After Effects required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and professional production workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to take video projects from concept through final delivery.
• Strong storytelling instincts with an eye for visual detail, pacing, and brand alignment.
• Motion graphics experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work on deadline.
• Strong portfolio showcasing both production and post-production capabilities required.
• This is a hybrid role with on-site presence at our Denver office required as needed to support filming, production, and team collaboration.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) –  BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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