Responsible for the conceptualization, planning, execution and delivery of high-quality, on-brand video and photo assets. Manages and supports both internal and external video and photo needs - from concept through post-production - ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and with a high level of quality. Collaborates with internal and external clients on a daily basis, demonstrating industry best practices across all pre- and post-production activities, including proactive and frequent communications throughout all project phases. Responsible for all pre-production (including project planning, script/storyboard development, shot lists, etc.), production and post-production work (including retouching, color correcting, sound mixing, etc.), and the management, distribution, and archiving of final assets. As a key member of the organization’s Creative Services team, actively participates in the development of team action plans, work processes and systems.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Form strong relationships and collaborate with internal clients, external clients and partners to identify video and photo needs; provide strategic and creative recommendations that maximize all content capture opportunities (i.e., photo and video combined shoots, b-roll footage, etc.)
- Establish and ensure the application of industry best practices across all video and photo production activities, including: pre-planning (i.e., creative brief, script, storyboarding, budget, timeline, etc.), content capture (i.e., scouting locations, securing required permits, releases, etc.), post-production work and on time delivery.
- Monitor and stay current on video and photo trends, editing techniques and styles, as well as content platforms, to ensure that United Way Worldwide is consistently delivering memorable, “newsworthy” and relevant content.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of IP and copyright laws/regulations and serve as the organization’s subject matter expert in this area.
- Develop and manage bid specs and bid packages with stock image, music, and voiceover talent houses, as-needed.
- Oversee and support external vendors on all outsourced projects, ensuring brand compliance and adherence to industry best practices and United Way Worldwide standards.
- Manage all digital and physical media assets (video and photo) including: organization, tagging, distributing, archiving and storage (including all applicable sites.)
- Properly secure and maintain all production equipment.
- Support all local United Way and UWW staff with video and photo requirements, on an as-needed basis.
- Ensure technical compliance with United Way Brand Standards & Guidelines across all video and photo projects.
- Execute other duties, as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in film, video production, communications or a related area.
Skills/Experience:
- At least five years of progressive experience in a similar role (nonprofit and/or ad agency experience a plus.)
- Significant experience/expertise in Final Cut Pro X, Avid, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator (and/or other professional editing software.)
- Ability to work with a variety of video, camera and audio equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to film broadcast quality video and audio: HD 1920x1080 or better.
- Expertise in, and demonstrated experience producing professional grade photographs (including retouching, color correcting, etc.)
- Strong understanding of professional grade lighting for video and photography.
- Knowledge of different video formats and video file conversions, and the ability to convert video files in multiple formats.
- Expert in video color correction, photo retouching, and sound mixing.
- Ability to tell a captivating story in a variety of formats, from short teasers to long form videos.
- Excellent script writing, editorial and storytelling skills (including the creation of storyboards.)
- Working knowledge of how to conceptualize/produce effective videos for social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.
- Highly collaborative and organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive in intense, deadline-driven situations.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Exceptional project management skills with a proven track record of delivering on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality; strong attention to detail and follow-through in all aspects of video and photo production including, but not limited to: pre-planning (i.e. budget, timelines, equipment), scriptwriting, storyboarding, talent needs, capture plan (locations, permits, etc.), post-production work and frequent communication with internal and external clients.
- Strong understanding of IP rights and copyrights with experience negotiating bids with stock images, music, and voiceover talent houses.
- Experience managing external video and photo vendors.
- Exceptional management skills and experience working with a digital “content hub” accessed by multiple parties (i.e. creative database.)
- Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision, but with a keen sense to know when to escalate an issue.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 13 2018
Active Until:
Jan 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit