Content Summary: On-Call Digital Video Producer / Editor at San Francisco, for KQED
The On-Call Digital Video Producer / Editor is a multimedia journalist with expertise at creating original and creative video and digital content while delivering a topnotch audience experience. Specifically, the On-Call Digital Video Producer / Editor produces and directs, shoots and edits high-quality KQED digital video for distribution on multiple platforms, and when needed, originates and researches story ideas.
This position must have excellent producing, storytelling, A/V media production, cinematography, editing and motion graphic skills. The ideal candidate is a multimedia journalist who has experience with video as a producer as well as an editor, videographer or as an independent filmmaker. Proven collaboration skills are essential in working with fellow KQED team members and with partners.
This is an on-call, part-time, temporary position.
KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling.
We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.
This role will work hybrid between working in KQED's newly renovated headquarters and working remotely. KQED requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Salary Information: $45.88 - $57.35 an hour
Essential Functions: Creates original, compelling, and creative multimedia video content that informs and engages our audience
Originates and develops unique story ideas and treatments for video projects
Writes scripts
Edits footage of other video content creators
Creates basic animation and motion graphic elements as needed
Creates unique promotional videos and teasers to reflect the video work of the unit for use internally and externally
Scouts locations and pre-interviews subjects
Helps to develop and establish a unique and consistent video style and voice for KQED Digital Video productions
Researches stories that can include locating and securing third party footage
Conducts on-camera interviews
Shoots UHD/HD video and records audio for video productions
Arranges on-location shoots, incl. logistics and permissions
Secures rights clearances compliant with KQED’s requirements regarding terms and conditions
Performs editing duties, including sound design, color correction, packaging and transcoding, as needed
Participates as a production crew member for other producers and directors, as needed
Directs talent on camera, and on occasion, on-call crew members and editors
Travel and work on location
Help pitch and develop new video series, properties and special projects for KQED DV
Provides information for music cue sheets and production files
Prepares web video compressions, segment thumbnail images, animated gifs and any other related assets
Meets deliverables within budget and deadlines
Work with animators, illustrators and composers on additional media elements as needed
Project- / Series-specific Functions The On-call DV Producer / Editor will be assigned to work on multiple video production projects as needed. These productions would potentially include programs within the Digital Video department as well as projects for other KQED Content departments including Podcast and News. All productions will run through the Digital Video department and will be overseen by Digital Video management staff.
Knowledge/Experience Required: Minimum of two years’ experience as Producer or Field Producer in media, preferably public media or through other informal institutions.
Ability to independently (shoot, write, edit) and collaboratively work with KQED DV teams
Proven ability to edit, with limited supervision, short format documentary style segments
Experience troubleshooting edit issues, transcoding media, performing minor color correcting, and media wrangling and archiving
Proven ability to set up, light, record audio and shoot video for short format style segments in quick turnaround situations
Experience with a wide range of cameras, lenses and related equipment
Experience with social media and web distribution
Knowledge of basic journalistic editorial principles, ethics and standards
A passion for the arts scene and demonstrable experience covering the Bay Area
Demonstrable collaboration skills and experience cultivating sources and partnerships
Ability to represent KQED to the community, other institutions, and the general public
Knowledge/Experience Desired A compelling visual style and personal voice
Experience with a variety of video cameras
Advanced motion graphic skills
Expertise in filmmaking
B.A./B.S. degree
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