Contractor, Video Content Creator Job at Spence-Chapin Services to Families and

Content Summary: Contractor, Video Content Creator at New York, for Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children

Title: Contractor, Video Content Creator

Reports to: Content Marketing Manager

Hours & Compensation: 5-15 hours/week, $20-$50/hour commensurate with experience. 1-month contract with opportunity for extension.

Location: New York, NY - Hybrid

Spence-Chapin is seeking a dynamic and creative Video Content Creator to join our team on a contract basis. We are looking for a storyteller—someone with strong videography and video editing skills, and an understanding of social media trends and best practices. We need someone who can take a project from ideation to completion and is excited to help us create engaging, impactful content!

We need someone in NYC willing to travel to our Union Square HQ to film content in-person 2-3 times per month. This will be a 1-month contract, with the opportunity for extension if it is the right fit.

Spence-Chapin is a non-profit organization based in New York City that has been providing adoption services and adoption support for more than 110 years. At Spence-Chapin, we believe that every child deserves a family, and we work tirelessly to advocate for children in need of a permanent, loving home.

Responsibilities:

• Take high-quality video content at Spence-Chapin’s HQ in Union Square, or other nearby event locations—coordinating with internal stakeholders to gather content, testimonials, and stories for social media use.
• Edit video content in a visually appealing and engaging way—with timely transitions, closed captioning, graphics, etc.
• Write and record voiceovers for video content with proper emotion and tone, corresponding to the video’s subject matter.
• Brainstorm new and compelling ways to engage our audiences with video content on social media.
• Respond promptly and sufficiently to edits and be able to take a project from ideation to completion.

Qualifications:

• Experience in video content creation, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Excellent video editing skills, with experience in Adobe Suite and Canva preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms, and best practices.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinker with a passion for creating engaging content and fostering online communities.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to engaging with diverse audiences, including prospective adoptive families, birth families, and adoptees.
• Photography and photo editing skills are a plus!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. After you have applied, please also submit a portfolio or any video samples to communications@spence-chapin.org.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Internet Publishing

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