Human Appeal is hiring: Video Producer in Irving

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Video Producer, the successful candidate will serve as a one-person video studio, responsible for the entire video production process, from filming and editing to creating animations. This role requires a versatile and highly skilled individual who can travel to various locations to capture compelling footage and bring stories to life through engaging video content. The ideal candidate will be adept at all aspects of video production, including camera operation, video editing, and animation, ensuring that all video content aligns with the organization's mission and effectively engages our audience.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Film and Capture High-Quality Video Content:

• Plan, organize, and execute video shoots, including setting up equipment, directing on-site, and capturing high-quality footage that aligns with Human Appeal's storytelling goals.
• Travel to various locations, both domestically and internationally, to film events, interviews, and other content as required.
• Ensure all video shoots are well-organized and conducted professionally, with a strong focus on capturing footage that supports the organization's mission and marketing strategies.
• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment to achieve optimal video quality in diverse environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the vision and requirements for each project, adjusting filming techniques to meet specific needs.
• Edit and Produce Engaging Video Content:
• Edit raw footage into polished video content that effectively communicates Human Appeal's message, using industry-standard video editing software.
• Add graphics, animations, and special effects to enhance video content, ensuring that all elements align with brand guidelines and storytelling objectives.
• Incorporate sound design, including music, voiceovers, and sound effects, to create a fully immersive viewing experience.
• Perform color correction, audio leveling, and other post-production tasks to ensure all videos meet high-quality standards.
• Deliver final video products on time, ensuring they are optimized for various platforms, including web, social media, and presentations.

Create and Integrate Animations:

• Develop animations and motion graphics to complement video content, enhance storytelling, and engage viewers.
• Use animation software to create visually appealing and informative content that aligns with Human Appeal's mission and brand identity.
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to ensure that animations support overall campaign goals and enhance the impact of video content.
• Experiment with new animation styles and techniques to keep content fresh and innovative.
• Provide creative input and suggestions for incorporating animation into various projects, including promotional videos, educational content, and donor appeals.

Manage the Video Production Process:

• Handle all aspects of the video production process, including pre-production planning, filming, editing, and final delivery.
• Maintain all video production equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and ready for use at all times.
• Keep organized records of all video projects, including footage archives, edit logs, and production notes, ensuring easy access for future use.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest video production techniques, software updates, and industry trends, applying new knowledge to improve the quality and efficiency of video content.
• Manage video production schedules and timelines, coordinating with other departments to ensure projects are completed on time and to specification.

Collaborate and Provide Support Across Departments:

• Work closely with the marketing, fundraising, and communications teams to align video content with organizational goals and messaging strategies.
• Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions, offering creative ideas for video content that can support various campaigns and initiatives.
• Provide technical support and expertise for live events, webinars, and other video-related activities, ensuring high production quality.
• Train and support team members in basic video production techniques, empowering them to contribute to content creation efforts.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all video content reflects the mission, values, and visual identity of Human Appeal USA.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:

• Bachelor's degree required in Film, Media Production, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in video production, including filming, editing, and animation.
• Proficiency in video editing and animation software (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro) and basic knowledge of sound editing and production techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/ETC:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and other industry-standard tools.
• Strong skills in camera operation, lighting, and sound recording, with the ability to produce high-quality video content in a variety of settings.
• Experience with animation and motion graphics software, such as After Effects or Blender, to create engaging and informative animations.
• Ability to perform all aspects of video production, including pre-production planning, filming, editing, post-production, and delivery.
• Knowledge of video formats, compression, and optimization techniques for various platforms, including web, social media, and broadcast.

Personal Skills:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong creative and visual storytelling skills, with a keen eye for composition, pacing, and narrative structure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a proactive approach to solving challenges and finding creative solutions.
• Willingness to travel, including internationally, to capture video content that supports Human Appeal's mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or move light to medium weight up to twelve (12) pounds and/or exert up to twelve (12) pounds of force.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Human Appeal is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Human Appeal is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Why Human Appeal?

Our Greatest Achievements Include:

Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship programme has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials.

Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistan's worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season.

Protecting the health of mothers and their children in war-torn Syria by running the only free maternity hospital in Idlib, Syria. By offering free medical care to vulnerable mothers and children, our staff at Al Imaan Hospital providing life-saving care to 100,000 patients every year.

Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gaza's water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza.

Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations.

Restoring safe and secure residential spaces in Syria, like the construction of a new town with 1,000 newly constructed homes in Al Zahoor.

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