This position is for a Videographer/Editor who will shoot and edit video for on air and digital platforms. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team producing compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories for WOWT.
This is an overnight/early morning position working with our Daybreak team.
Duties of this job include reporting, creative shooting, and editing of news stories, both hard news and features. Must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure. Must have solid people skills and be able to function in a “team” environment when working with reporters and producers. Microwave live truck and/or TVU operation. Must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.
We prefer a candidate with broadcast news experience or a related field. Prior experience as a broadcast news photographer or MMJ is preferred. Strong computer and graphics skills. Must coordinate with reporters, anchors, and producers. May act as grip for other writer/producers during shoots, this would involve helping to setup equipment, teardown equipment, and loading of equipment from and into vans.
Ability to perform tasks associated with office duties. Valid driver’s license and good driving record (will be reviewed). Able to transport oneself to on location shoots. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Able to carry moderately heavy equipment…cameras, tripods, ect. daily (approx 40lbs). May be working in extreme weather conditions heat or cold. Work schedule will vary due to production demands or possible permanent schedule changes. Work assignments will at times include evening, weekends and holidays. Regular and reasonable work attendance is required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated.
Apr 10, 2024
Full time
This position is for a Videographer/Editor who will shoot and edit video for on air and digital platforms. He/she will have a demonstrated ability to work individually or as part of a team producing compelling packages on deadline and the time management skills to produce news stories for WOWT.
This is an overnight/early morning position working with our Daybreak team.
Duties of this job include reporting, creative shooting, and editing of news stories, both hard news and features. Must be able to work well under strict deadline pressure. Must have solid people skills and be able to function in a “team” environment when working with reporters and producers. Microwave live truck and/or TVU operation. Must be a self-starter, with knowledge of and ability to operate state-of-the-art television news equipment as well as website publishing.
We prefer a candidate with broadcast news experience or a related field. Prior experience as a broadcast news photographer or MMJ is preferred. Strong computer and graphics skills. Must coordinate with reporters, anchors, and producers. May act as grip for other writer/producers during shoots, this would involve helping to setup equipment, teardown equipment, and loading of equipment from and into vans.
Ability to perform tasks associated with office duties. Valid driver’s license and good driving record (will be reviewed). Able to transport oneself to on location shoots. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Able to carry moderately heavy equipment…cameras, tripods, ect. daily (approx 40lbs). May be working in extreme weather conditions heat or cold. Work schedule will vary due to production demands or possible permanent schedule changes. Work assignments will at times include evening, weekends and holidays. Regular and reasonable work attendance is required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated.
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
2121 Wisconsin Ave NW #350 Washington, DC 20007
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Assignment Editor who loves the chase of breaking news in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. This role will be part of a newly formed duopoly in Washington, DC DMA #8 for WDVM, WDCW (CW) and our digital assets in the market. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of aggressively pursuing breaking news stories while equally capable of networking and enterprising original news content.
Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but there’s so much more to the region. The city hosts some of the most prestigious museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find theaters with year-round performances with live shows and concerts, street festivals and farmer’s markets and more. The region is home to pro-sports including basketball, baseball, hockey, football and soccer. Plus, the food scene is robust with at least twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. It’s a great place to live and a great place to rally the newsroom and chase the biggest stories of the day.
Job Duties:
• Identify news of day and continually chase breaking news stories and developments in stories throughout the shift
• Assign reporters, photographers, and producers
• Communicate story developments with station producers and digital teams
• Respond quickly to breaking news
• Coordinate logistics for all field crews and ensure resources are in place to execute coverage
Draft plans for coverage of major events
• Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video
• Find compelling user generated stories and seek authorizations to use by using proper language for user generated content
• Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions
The successful candidate will be a smart, fast researcher and will be able to track down information and officials on big news stories as they break. This person should be organized, quick thinking and aggressive to respond to breaking news in a 24/7 environment. The candidate should have an undergraduate college degree in communications, journalism or related field, and possess a strong knowledge of the national news scene. A minimum of three years of newsroom experience is a must. The candidate must also have the ability to handle a busy, fast-paced environment, fielding many phone calls and requests from reporters, crews, and producers.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in a TV or digital newsroom environment Experience handling breaking news Ability to understand, sort through and solve logistical challenges A 4-year degree in communications, journalism or related field Ability to work a varied schedule in a 24/7 news environment
Dec 04, 2023
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Assignment Editor who loves the chase of breaking news in one of the nation’s most competitive markets. This role will be part of a newly formed duopoly in Washington, DC DMA #8 for WDVM, WDCW (CW) and our digital assets in the market. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of aggressively pursuing breaking news stories while equally capable of networking and enterprising original news content.
Washington, DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but there’s so much more to the region. The city hosts some of the most prestigious museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find theaters with year-round performances with live shows and concerts, street festivals and farmer’s markets and more. The region is home to pro-sports including basketball, baseball, hockey, football and soccer. Plus, the food scene is robust with at least twenty restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. It’s a great place to live and a great place to rally the newsroom and chase the biggest stories of the day.
Job Duties:
• Identify news of day and continually chase breaking news stories and developments in stories throughout the shift
• Assign reporters, photographers, and producers
• Communicate story developments with station producers and digital teams
• Respond quickly to breaking news
• Coordinate logistics for all field crews and ensure resources are in place to execute coverage
Draft plans for coverage of major events
• Utilize various file sharing platforms to gather video
• Find compelling user generated stories and seek authorizations to use by using proper language for user generated content
• Follow and communicate Rights and Clearances restrictions
The successful candidate will be a smart, fast researcher and will be able to track down information and officials on big news stories as they break. This person should be organized, quick thinking and aggressive to respond to breaking news in a 24/7 environment. The candidate should have an undergraduate college degree in communications, journalism or related field, and possess a strong knowledge of the national news scene. A minimum of three years of newsroom experience is a must. The candidate must also have the ability to handle a busy, fast-paced environment, fielding many phone calls and requests from reporters, crews, and producers.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in a TV or digital newsroom environment Experience handling breaking news Ability to understand, sort through and solve logistical challenges A 4-year degree in communications, journalism or related field Ability to work a varied schedule in a 24/7 news environment
WHTM-TV abc27 is looking for our next News Photographer/Editor to join our family. We are the dominant ABC affiliate serving the Midstate of Pennsylvania. We are a fantastic work-and-play community rich in history and close to numerous major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, Washington D.C., and more. WHTM-TV covers the ten unique counties comprising the Captial Region for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Join our family and be a part of the fabric of our community.
Essential Duties:
Set up, compose, and execute video shots
Shoot videos for news reports
Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
Edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
Maintains video equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School diploma
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to work any shift
Work Experience:
Experience in photography and/or editing is preferred.
Jul 12, 2023
Full time
WHTM-TV abc27 is looking for our next News Photographer/Editor to join our family. We are the dominant ABC affiliate serving the Midstate of Pennsylvania. We are a fantastic work-and-play community rich in history and close to numerous major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, Washington D.C., and more. WHTM-TV covers the ten unique counties comprising the Captial Region for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Join our family and be a part of the fabric of our community.
Essential Duties:
Set up, compose, and execute video shots
Shoot videos for news reports
Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
Edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
Maintains video equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
High School diploma
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to work any shift
Work Experience:
Experience in photography and/or editing is preferred.
DC News Now - WDCW/WDVM
2121 Wisconsin Ave NW #350 Washington, DC 20007
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Reporter who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8.
The Reporter will work with photographers, assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content. This is all part of new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW) and our digital assets in the market.
Candidate must have a proven track record of live shot experience, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news with finesse. The right candidate will make all of this look easy while chasing down every lead and every path available to stay ahead of the competition. The Reporter should be an excellent story-teller who knows how to bring a story to life through great writing, natural sound and compelling video.
Washington DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find, year-round, theaters with live shows, concerts, streets festivals and more. DC is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There’s plenty to do outdoors from the National Parks to bike trails. Washington, DC also boasts incredible food with more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to lead a news team!
Additional Job Description
The Reporter produces, reports, writes, voices, and is capable of editing and feeding news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant fact s
Ability to perform live shots
Has the ability to function as an MMJ if required
Makes meaningful and frequent contributions to the station’s digital platforms
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum three years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Jun 06, 2023
Full time
Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Reporter who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8.
The Reporter will work with photographers, assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content. This is all part of new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW) and our digital assets in the market.
Candidate must have a proven track record of live shot experience, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news with finesse. The right candidate will make all of this look easy while chasing down every lead and every path available to stay ahead of the competition. The Reporter should be an excellent story-teller who knows how to bring a story to life through great writing, natural sound and compelling video.
Washington DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city is home to some of the best museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find, year-round, theaters with live shows, concerts, streets festivals and more. DC is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There’s plenty to do outdoors from the National Parks to bike trails. Washington, DC also boasts incredible food with more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to lead a news team!
Additional Job Description
The Reporter produces, reports, writes, voices, and is capable of editing and feeding news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant fact s
Ability to perform live shots
Has the ability to function as an MMJ if required
Makes meaningful and frequent contributions to the station’s digital platforms
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum three years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island School of Design is actively seeking a Director of Advancement Communications to join its Institutional Advancement Department (IA). Institutional Advancement cultivates and stewards relationships from a variety of sources to support the priorities of the college. IA understands that art and design drive human progress and produce innovations that shape our world. It is deeply committed to building an inclusive community enlivened by a determination to address the most important challenges of our time. We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
With an in-depth understanding of RISD’s strategic priorities, the Director of Advancement Communications drives and coordinates the efforts of all communications initiatives to advance Institutional Advancement’s (IA) work to foster lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, friends, donors, and organizations to strengthen goodwill and philanthropy. The director is a key member of the Donor Engagement team who drives the external visibility of RISD’s fundraising and engagement efforts comprising Advancement Communications, Donor Relations and Special Events. This role collaborates with IA colleagues within the Donor Engagement team and across the division, including the RISD Fund, Major and Planned Giving, Alumni + Family Relations and Advancement Services, to oversee the execution of coordinated digital and print communications initiatives. The director leads the Advancement Communications team to develop and execute compelling and inclusive written and visual communications across print, website, email, video, and social media platforms. This position also ensures cohesive, timely and impactful messaging across the division and oversees the execution of an integrated communications strategy necessary for the implementation of responsive, multi-channel communications for RISD’s fundraising and alumni and family relations efforts.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Superlative diplomatic and communication skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of internal and external constituents, within a broad range of cultural environments.
Demonstrated commitment to social equity and inclusion, including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in communications, and strategy.
Five-plus years of experience managing a professional communications team.
Extensive experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans that use communications research and analysis to drive decision-making.
Proven ability to write persuasively.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with expertise in use of English grammar, punctuation and syntax with proficiency in the Chicago Manual of Style.
Demonstrated expertise in the use of Google Apps (G Suite), Microsoft Office, CRM/Databases, Adobe Creative Suite and Asana, or similar project management collaboration tools. Ability to manage complex projects, oversee rounds of revision, and resolve editorial feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Experience directing the work of writers, graphic designers, photographers and videographers.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Capability to work independently and collaboratively with moderate supervision. Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Ten-plus years of experience in fundraising and/or marketing communications, and/or a related field.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Mar 24, 2023
Full time
Rhode Island School of Design is actively seeking a Director of Advancement Communications to join its Institutional Advancement Department (IA). Institutional Advancement cultivates and stewards relationships from a variety of sources to support the priorities of the college. IA understands that art and design drive human progress and produce innovations that shape our world. It is deeply committed to building an inclusive community enlivened by a determination to address the most important challenges of our time. We seek a culturally competent candidate who will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.
With an in-depth understanding of RISD’s strategic priorities, the Director of Advancement Communications drives and coordinates the efforts of all communications initiatives to advance Institutional Advancement’s (IA) work to foster lifelong relationships with alumni, parents, friends, donors, and organizations to strengthen goodwill and philanthropy. The director is a key member of the Donor Engagement team who drives the external visibility of RISD’s fundraising and engagement efforts comprising Advancement Communications, Donor Relations and Special Events. This role collaborates with IA colleagues within the Donor Engagement team and across the division, including the RISD Fund, Major and Planned Giving, Alumni + Family Relations and Advancement Services, to oversee the execution of coordinated digital and print communications initiatives. The director leads the Advancement Communications team to develop and execute compelling and inclusive written and visual communications across print, website, email, video, and social media platforms. This position also ensures cohesive, timely and impactful messaging across the division and oversees the execution of an integrated communications strategy necessary for the implementation of responsive, multi-channel communications for RISD’s fundraising and alumni and family relations efforts.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Superlative diplomatic and communication skills, including an ability to work and communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of internal and external constituents, within a broad range of cultural environments.
Demonstrated commitment to social equity and inclusion, including experience/ability to identify and emphasize diverse perspectives in communications, and strategy.
Five-plus years of experience managing a professional communications team.
Extensive experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans that use communications research and analysis to drive decision-making.
Proven ability to write persuasively.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with expertise in use of English grammar, punctuation and syntax with proficiency in the Chicago Manual of Style.
Demonstrated expertise in the use of Google Apps (G Suite), Microsoft Office, CRM/Databases, Adobe Creative Suite and Asana, or similar project management collaboration tools. Ability to manage complex projects, oversee rounds of revision, and resolve editorial feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Experience directing the work of writers, graphic designers, photographers and videographers.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines. Capability to work independently and collaboratively with moderate supervision. Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Ten-plus years of experience in fundraising and/or marketing communications, and/or a related field.
RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | WASHINGTON D.C.
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | WASHINGTON D.C.
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | SEATTLE
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | SEATTLE
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | SAN FRANCISCO
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | SAN FRANCISCO
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | EAST BAY
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | EAST BAY
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | DENVER
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | DENVER
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | BOULDER
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | BOULDER
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | BOSTON
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Sep 22, 2021
Part time
LOCAL MARKETING LEAD | BOSTON
We’re Sofar Sounds, your global music community. We bring people together in unexpected spaces in over 400 cities around the world. We’re artists, music lovers and organisers. We’re a company of musicians for musicians. We create, perform, listen and work to make intimate live music experiences that connect us all. Every show is focused on the artist.
THE ROLE
As a Local Marketing Lead, you’ll support marketing initiatives in your city for the world’s largest global concert community. You’ll be a key member of our local team, use your networking skills to expand our community and turn your obsession with music into a part-time job.
Sofar has worked with over 30,000 artists, hosted over 1,000,000 fans at shows around the world and engages with millions more online each month. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating an industry-leading culture that supports artists and introduces their music to new fans.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Represent Sofar as an active member of the local music community
• Work closely with the local Show Experience Lead to connect local music lovers with Sofar
• Build partnerships with local arts and social impact organizations, being purposeful in selecting partners that diversify our music genres, audience make-up and neighborhood representation
• Establish relationships with key media, from radio sites to local event listings, and arrange programs to get customer leads and sell tickets
• Rollout repeatable programs provided by the Marketing and Community Partnerships teams to grow Sofar in a well-organized and scalable way, with an emphasis on community and audience diversification
• Contribute local social posts and content ideas, and capture content that engages our local audience and represents the city’s demographics and cultures
• Organize regular meetups for the Sofar Community (artists, crew, hosts, audio engineers, photographers, videographers) in collaboration with other leaders in your city
• Share local information with the marketing team for editorial content and programming
• Support Concert operations by finding new unique venues for our shows
• Collaborate across different Sofar teams, both local and regional teams - communicating success stories, key learnings, programs and their impact, and other activities
• You’ll also discover a lot of great new music, from your city and around the world
WHO YOU ARE:
• Music-obsessed and connected to your local music community
• An expert on your city - from new venue openings, to the best social media profiles to follow, to the best open mic nights
• Energized by meeting new people and bringing them together, particularly across cultures
• An excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and representation
• Excited about a scrappy startup culture; you’re organized and work well autonomously, but remain connected to the larger team
• Genuine, demonstrated commitment to supporting artists and local music
• Able to work flexible hours
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
We are proud to have a global workforce and strive towards having a diverse workplace. We have an Equity Council, Employee Resource Groups and ongoing learning and development in this area - DEI is important to us and our culture.
COMPENSATION, PAY EQUITY & BENEFITS
Our people and global communities are precious - we aim to treat them as such. At Sofar we feel strongly about the compensation and benefits that we provide across the board so that no matter your skill set or experience you’re paid fairly according to market rate.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
We invest in your learning and development and strive to create a learning culture through formal and informal workshops and training.
HIRING JOURNEY
We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to say “Hello” and to start getting to know one another. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.
Typically our hiring process takes a maximum of 4 weeks end to end. You’ll be guided through the process by our Talent team and an interview panel of lovely humans who will give you support and feedback throughout - we’ll do our very best to create an interview environment that brings out the best in you and sets you up for success.
If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you - come on in.
Title : Producer
Department: Communications
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Editorial Director
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Producer to serve as a key member of the communications team, which focuses on external communications through owned, earned, and shared media. The Producer will be responsible for identifying, developing, producing, and communicating compelling narratives that help LCV advocate for our priorities. Responsibilities will include telling stories of our organization and programs, as well as individuals and communities affected by climate change, who are thriving in the clean energy economy, confronting environmental injustices, overcoming barriers to voting, leading the fight for healthier communities, and more.
The Producer will predominantly be responsible for writing, producing, and project managing content, but will also work closely with the Senior Editorial Director to devise overarching narratives, create a storytelling implementation plan, and track LCV’s progress toward grounding our work in stories that emotionally connect with LCV’s key audiences and reflect our commitment to racial justice and equity.
Responsibilities :
Create high-quality written and video content, and manage relationships with storytellers across the country.
Create content that strategically furthers LCV’s programmatic goals, builds our organizational and programmatic narratives, and results in culturally relevant and competent materials.
Grow LCV’s storytelling efforts in an ethical way. Working closely with other departments at LCV and our state affiliates, identify, support and help build relationships with storytellers who would like to share their experiences to highlight the biggest challenges our democracy and environment face as well as the successes. Prioritize storytellers whose experience and leadership have traditionally been excluded from the environmental narratives and democratic processes.
Collaborate closely with storytellers to help guide and refine their narrative in ways that honestly capture their experience and uplift their leadership while also working to highlight LCV’s organizational priorities.
Manage technical production of content.
Develop, write, edit and lead review of longform content for LCV’s blog, op-eds, etc., and ensure this content reflects our organizational commitment to racial justice and equity.
Create and edit in-house videos, some of which will be on tight deadlines and require quick turn-around.
Project manage contracted video and design projects, working with outside consultants, as needed.
Ensure racial justice and equity are incorporated in pre-production, production, and post-production phases of content creation.
Manage collection of photo and video footage throughout the year, and oversee photo and video shoots, on location when directing content capture in-person is safe and necessary.
Stay up-to-date on video production and storytelling tools and trends.
Support content planning and infrastructure.
Work with the Senior Editorial Director to intentionally plan narrative and story content that will create maximum impact in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Help calendar major content for the year and devise a plan for implementation.
Assist in tracking content to ensure regular examination of our impact, with an eye toward continued improvement and innovation.
Help manage a reliable stable of writers, photographers, designers and film professionals who exhibit cultural competence and bring technical expertise to our narrative and storytelling operations.
Maintain LCV’s storybank.
Support development of a video and photo library for use by the entire organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 4 years experience producing or project managing content, including videos, in a journalism, campaign, non-profit, governmental, marketing, or freelance setting. Experience working with racially diverse storytellers and supporting those storytellers in ethically portraying their experience through different mediums. Experience writing scripts, working with video crews on technical production (shooting, sound, lighting, etc.), editing videos, and using video editing software. Experience managing projects that require giving direction and feedback to contracted writers, photographers, designers, and film professionals. Preferred - Experience managing a photo and video library. Experience managing a storybank.
Skills: Required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional video production skills. Ability to work across multiple departmental teams, synthesize input and feedback, and maintain style and tone consistent with LCV’s brand. Ability to multi-task and remain organized while navigating tight deadlines and staying within a predetermined budget. Preferred - Proficiency in photo editing and graphic design software.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partner organizations, state affiliates, consultants, and storytellers, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for on site work, retreats or conferences as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume and portfolio that includes video production work to hr@lcv.org with “Producer” in the subject line by October 4, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Sep 17, 2021
Full time
Title : Producer
Department: Communications
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Editorial Director
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Producer to serve as a key member of the communications team, which focuses on external communications through owned, earned, and shared media. The Producer will be responsible for identifying, developing, producing, and communicating compelling narratives that help LCV advocate for our priorities. Responsibilities will include telling stories of our organization and programs, as well as individuals and communities affected by climate change, who are thriving in the clean energy economy, confronting environmental injustices, overcoming barriers to voting, leading the fight for healthier communities, and more.
The Producer will predominantly be responsible for writing, producing, and project managing content, but will also work closely with the Senior Editorial Director to devise overarching narratives, create a storytelling implementation plan, and track LCV’s progress toward grounding our work in stories that emotionally connect with LCV’s key audiences and reflect our commitment to racial justice and equity.
Responsibilities :
Create high-quality written and video content, and manage relationships with storytellers across the country.
Create content that strategically furthers LCV’s programmatic goals, builds our organizational and programmatic narratives, and results in culturally relevant and competent materials.
Grow LCV’s storytelling efforts in an ethical way. Working closely with other departments at LCV and our state affiliates, identify, support and help build relationships with storytellers who would like to share their experiences to highlight the biggest challenges our democracy and environment face as well as the successes. Prioritize storytellers whose experience and leadership have traditionally been excluded from the environmental narratives and democratic processes.
Collaborate closely with storytellers to help guide and refine their narrative in ways that honestly capture their experience and uplift their leadership while also working to highlight LCV’s organizational priorities.
Manage technical production of content.
Develop, write, edit and lead review of longform content for LCV’s blog, op-eds, etc., and ensure this content reflects our organizational commitment to racial justice and equity.
Create and edit in-house videos, some of which will be on tight deadlines and require quick turn-around.
Project manage contracted video and design projects, working with outside consultants, as needed.
Ensure racial justice and equity are incorporated in pre-production, production, and post-production phases of content creation.
Manage collection of photo and video footage throughout the year, and oversee photo and video shoots, on location when directing content capture in-person is safe and necessary.
Stay up-to-date on video production and storytelling tools and trends.
Support content planning and infrastructure.
Work with the Senior Editorial Director to intentionally plan narrative and story content that will create maximum impact in a thoughtful and ethical way.
Help calendar major content for the year and devise a plan for implementation.
Assist in tracking content to ensure regular examination of our impact, with an eye toward continued improvement and innovation.
Help manage a reliable stable of writers, photographers, designers and film professionals who exhibit cultural competence and bring technical expertise to our narrative and storytelling operations.
Maintain LCV’s storybank.
Support development of a video and photo library for use by the entire organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 4 years experience producing or project managing content, including videos, in a journalism, campaign, non-profit, governmental, marketing, or freelance setting. Experience working with racially diverse storytellers and supporting those storytellers in ethically portraying their experience through different mediums. Experience writing scripts, working with video crews on technical production (shooting, sound, lighting, etc.), editing videos, and using video editing software. Experience managing projects that require giving direction and feedback to contracted writers, photographers, designers, and film professionals. Preferred - Experience managing a photo and video library. Experience managing a storybank.
Skills: Required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional video production skills. Ability to work across multiple departmental teams, synthesize input and feedback, and maintain style and tone consistent with LCV’s brand. Ability to multi-task and remain organized while navigating tight deadlines and staying within a predetermined budget. Preferred - Proficiency in photo editing and graphic design software.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partner organizations, state affiliates, consultants, and storytellers, and must be able to exchange accurate information. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for on site work, retreats or conferences as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume and portfolio that includes video production work to hr@lcv.org with “Producer” in the subject line by October 4, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.