The Multimedia Coordinator will be the project manager for a team of creative professionals responsible for all visual content produced by NRDC. It’s the coordinator’s primary duty is to ensure that all work is organized and deadlines are met. The successful candidate will oversee workflow and manage the logistics of various projects from daily assignments to large scale events. The coordinator will break down overarching timelines into manageable milestones and monitor process from ideation to the delivery of final assets. In addition, the coordinator will assist the production process as directed by the Deputy Director.
The Multimedia Team is responsible for a diverse set of deliverables from the photo, video, and design disciplines so we’re looking for a multitasker who can easily transition from project to project often within the same day. The coordinator will handle production details that keep projects on task, including sourcing and working with vendors, purchasing and organizing NRDC swag, and the delivery of final assets inside and outside the organization.
The successful candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable interacting with individuals at various professional levels inside and outside the organization. Basic knowledge of video, photo, and design production a plus. This position is located in our New York City office.
- Take overarching project deadlines and work out helpful tasklists with realistic and achievable milestones that ensure the work happens successfully from start to finish.
- Contact stakeholders internally and externally to liaise about deadlines and final deliverables and to respond to any real-time adjustments in schedule.
- Manage NRDC’s internal project management software iMeet for all Multimedia projects from start to finish, including creating workspaces, tasklists and milestones; maintaining and adjusting templated tasklists; and assigning editors tasks.
- Follow up with editors to ensure they are hitting their deadlines.
- Conduct morning meetings to keep team on track with tasks and milestones, determining any roadblocks with production and working with team leaders to resolve issues.
- Source and maintain relationships with preferred printing and swag vendors.
- Strive for efficiency on every project, finding ways the staff can increase productivity.
- Draft and circulate weekly reports of how published multimedia assets performed against Key Performance Indicators.
- Maintain robust inventory of NRDC t-shirts, buttons, stickers, signs and assorted other ephemera for the organization.
- At least three years of experience, preferably in a creative environment or another non-profit.
- At least two years working experience with project management software, preferably iMeet.
- Must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal skills and be very detail oriented.
- Must have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and according to procedure.
- Must possess a high degree of proficiency with the Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Interest in environmental issues preferred.