Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Video Producer for ThinkProgress.org to assist with the conception, production, and refinement of in-depth videos optimized for social sharing, as well as with other visual elements for a new video project that ThinkProgress is developing.
Responsibilities:
- Conceptualize, shoot, edit, and produce videos for use on ThinkProgress.org and YouTube.
- Create quick, visually appealing graphics for use in videos.
- Assist with the maintenance of the ThinkProgress YouTube page and the distribution of videos using social media.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Strong graphic design or video editing experience.
- Familiarity with video editing software—including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, or Adobe After Effects—and the YouTube video community.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices.
- Familiarity with audio production and postproduction.
- Familiarity with ThinkProgress and the progressive blogosphere.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to quickly respond to news developments.
- Ability to generate original ideas for videos.
- At least one year of experience in journalism, video editing, and production or graphic design.
American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To apply
E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: ivolsky@americanprogress.org.