Events Video Producer

Reports to: Senior Director, Creative
Staff reporting to this position: None
Department: Communications
Position classification: Exempt, full time; Union - Level 4
Minimum compensation: $61,000
Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)

Summary

American Progress has an immediate opening for an Events Video Producer to join its growing creative team. American Progress hosts a diverse range of events with progressive leaders and policy experts to support its mission to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action, with the aim of not only changing the conversation, but changing the country. American Progress is looking for applicants who have the ability to envision and create compelling videos to amplify the organization’s events for its broadcast and beyond.

The ideal candidate for this role should have the technical skills to broadcast and live switch events. Working with the Events team, the candidate should also have the strategic ability to produce, edit, and manage promotional material; in-program interstitials; and wrap-up and post-event videos. The ideal candidate will know how to optimize these videos for all digital platforms, with an emphasis on optimizing content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. The Events Video Producer will interact with internal and external stakeholders and must be able to work under pressure and multitask effectively.

The public is more overwhelmed than ever, and American Progress is looking to bring on an Events Video Producer with a deep understanding of how to create, optimize, and organize video content that will break through the clutter and grab people’s attention. The individual’s work will support all departments in their efforts to achieve American Progress’ five crosscutting priorities:

• Building an economy for all
• Restoring social trust in democracy
• Advancing racial equity and justice
• Tackling climate change and environmental injustice
• Strengthening health

Responsibilities:

• Support the Events team with video production of virtual and in-person events.
• Operate production equipment, including audio consoles, video switchers, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and wireless microphones.
• Film sit-down interviews with a multi-camera setup.
• Produce, script, edit, and publish videos for events, including promotional material, in-program interstitials, post-event videos, and more.
• Optimize and version out American Progress events video products for live broadcasting, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to maximize key performance indicators, including video views, shares, click-throughs, and email acquisition.
• Help advise and train internal and external stakeholders on technical capabilities for virtual and in-person events. Instruct users in basic operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and manage technical issues during events and provide feedback to prevent issues.
• Assist in planning videos for in-person and virtual events, as necessary.
• Keep up to date on industry best practices and suggest improvements as necessary.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Strong understanding of in-person and virtual event audio, video, and lighting technology.
• Two to five years of professional experience editing and producing video content for production agencies or major political, advocacy, or news organizations.
• Experience with live switching.
• Extensive experience working in Adobe Premiere. Familiarity with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, video switchers, audio boards, and cameras is a plus.
• Experience with filming interviews and camera and lighting setup.
• Outstanding project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to conceptually and creatively visualize news content.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical topics to a variety of internal and external clients.
• Eye for detail.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work well under pressure, tight deadlines, and beyond normal business hours.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Solid understanding of virtual event platforms—such as Zoom, YouTube, Hopin, and GoTo Webinar—and virtual event production.
• Ability to handle audio, video, lighting, and live-streaming technologies is preferred.
• Nonprofit, political advance, and 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations working experience is a plus.

American Progress offers a full and competitive benefit package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70 and has a minimum salary of $61,000.

American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.

https://www.americanprogress.org/job/events-video-producer/