Producer/Editor, Media Brand
- Employer
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- May 11, 2019
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- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Function
- Editor, Journalist and Freelance Writer
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Duties and Responsibilities:
65% Produce, shoot, and edit quality digital content in adherence with the Kennedy Center's brand and standards.
10% Collaborate with PR, marketing, and other internal departments on content ideas and product execution and management.
10% Camera operation, multi-cam direction, and post-production for live programming including Millennium Stage and other video initiatives.
10% Manage and maintain multimedia hardware, software, and equipment. Capture, organize, archive, and distribute multimedia content.
5% Remain abreast of changing multimedia technologies, software, standards, and best practices. Educate fellow staff on those changes.
N/A Other duties as assigned.
N/A Responds to the needs and requests of Kennedy Center management and staff in a professional and expedient manner.
N/A Adheres to all employer policies and procedures.
Education/Experience
- Minimum college level degree, or
- Minimum of three years producing and editing multimedia/video content.
- Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
Minimum Skills and/or Knowledge Required
- Must be an independent and creative worker, able to juggle multiple priorities, communicate clearly with a variety of individuals, and be flexible.
- Must be able to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Must possess advanced knowledge in the following areas: video production, multimedia content, digital distribution.
- Proficient in narrative construction and visual storytelling.
- Proficient with current multimedia hardware, software and standards.
- Advanced knowledge of video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere.
- Proficient with popular social media sites.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours. Daily broadcasts and other recording/broadcasting activities will require weekend and evening work.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and work within a team.
- Ability to meet changing demands and to adapt to frequently changing priorities.
- Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good project management skills.
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Physical Demands
Carrying, loading/unloading, setup and strike of audio and video equipment for on location and studio captures. Movement of editing suite equipment, including but not limited to computers, screens, consoles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and on the telephone. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and other essential tasks. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. This position infrequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is studio and performing arts industry standards for office, editing and performance.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a world premier performing arts organization and our nation's cultural center. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
Company
The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy and the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center presents and produces a variety of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.
The Center serves as a catalyst among American arts organizations, eager to explore new directions and inspire audiences locally and worldwide. Whether through our NSO In Your Neighborhood initiatives, our expansion of Hip Hop programming, or the carefully curated programs intended to reflect the rich diversity of our culture, we are committed to reaching new audiences through innovative programs.
Through numerous free events, our national impact in arts education, and the diverse array of programs, art forms, and guest artists on our stages, we pride ourselves in reflecting and making a difference in our community and world today. The Kennedy Center is an institution and gathering place where all are welcome. Our expanded programming palette and the ongoing development of our new building expansion, called The REACH, are indicators of a growing, thriving organization. We have named this new extension of our campus The REACH for the words that inspire us: Renew, Experience, Activate, Create, and Honor.
- Website
- http://www.kennedy-center.org/
- Location
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2700 F Street, NW
Washington
DC
20566
US
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