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Position: Multimedia Content Producer

Department: Communications

Office Location: The ideal candidate is located in New York, NY (Headquarters), but we are open to candidates located in any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C.

Work Type Designation: Hybrid

• In-office presence will be required up to three days per week, depending on project demands, including capturing video, setting up and operating equipment, and utilizing an editing bay for post-production work.
• Work from Office and Hybrid employees must be able to commute to the Regional Office as their schedule demands.

Reports to: Senior Communications Director, Internal & External Campaigns

Union Status: C2. This is a union position

Annual Salary Range: $65,381 - $111,772. The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region. Our salary scale steps start at 1 year or less and go up to 30+ years of experience.

Travel: This position requires travel regionally and nationwide up to 50%.

• This role requires travel nationally to capture photo and video content for events, cases, conferences, and in-person interviews with clients and staff. Frequency will depend on needs (i.e., case development, rallies, critical events, etc.)

FLSA Status: Exempt / Full Time

Supervisory Responsibilities: Vendors and freelancers as needed.

Who We Are

Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds.

What you’ll do:

• Be the subject matter expert for photography, digital content, tools, technology solutions, and the vision to execute across multiple digital platforms.
• Creatively run productions from start to finish – including developing comprehensive production plans, detail-oriented plans, and timelines, ideating on the overall tone, look, and editing.
• Apply your keen news judgement and creative aesthetic for long-lead and rapid response content production.
• Effectively work, plan, and communicate with different teams cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Shoot and edit photos and video for digital, social, and mobile with an understanding of each distinct platform and how to diversify content.
• Oversee all aspects of production, including crew and production team(s), research, post-production, and timelines.
• Lead the editing and approval process for created content.
• Clearly receive and articulate plans, notes, and revisions.
• Create photo and video content for current and emerging social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Pitch and develop new series and formats to engage viewers to deliver impact, while working with Digital Director to achieve audience growth targets.
• Manage production budgets under the direction of the Senior Communications Director, Internal & External Campaigns, and negotiate rates with freelance crews and vendors when appropriate.
• Lead pre- and post-production on set (virtual or in-person) in an interview setting, for social and/or news clips.
• Adapt quickly to rapidly changing situations and be solution-oriented in approach to projects.
• Create and maintain a multimedia library and media archiving system.
• Be a data-driven individual with some audience development experience and/or understanding of how videos work across different digital platforms.

Who you are:

Compelling candidates will offer much of the following:

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working with a remote manager.
• At least 4-5 years of experience in photo and video production and editing.
• Experience with and ability to edit in Final Cut Pro and/or Premiere, Photoshop, and proficiency in other video editing software such as After Effects.
• A strong background in content creation for social media on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and Facebook.
• Proven experience producing both short-form and long-form content across various platforms, from concept development to final delivery.
• Experience developing compelling scripts and facilitating interviews to craft engaging narratives.
• Experience in producing and setting up video and photo shoots, including coordinating with on-the-ground talent and setting up necessary equipment.
• A creative with a keen editorial eye who enjoys telling stories.
• A leader with attention to detail, and a collaborative nature.

Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves.

Why Work at Lambda Legal?

You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. A highlight of the benefits we offer include:

• Medical benefits that begin on your start date
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)
• Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment)
• Paid Time Off:
• Paid Vacation (15 Days)
• Sick Leave (12 Days)
• Personal Leave (3 Days)
• Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)
• Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave
• Floating Holiday (1 Day)
• 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Annual professional development fund
• $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Premium subscription to the Calm App
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions)