Video Specialist - Los Angeles
Screen Actors Guild, the world’s leading entertainment union, seeks an experienced web video specialist to create dynamic videos that will advance the Guild’s overall communications goals. Under the direction of the communications executive director, the video specialist will be responsible for writing, producing, directing and editing digital video segments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed:
· Develop and create a variety of short form videos that will communicate the Guild’s various initiatives in an effective and compelling manner.
· Produce, direct, shoot and edit all videos for online and DVD or other distribution.
· Work closely with communications executive director, director, communications and other key staff to strategically utilize video content online and in other distributions..
· Manage video section of SAG.org website. This includes uploading videos using content management system.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Comfortable serving as a camera person, director and editor
· Expertise creating and editing short form video productions for web and other distributions.
· Experienced cinematographer with DV or mini-DV background preferred.
· Expert knowledge in the following tools and equipment: Final Cut Pro, audio editing, Flash programming, high definition video
· Proficiency in creating graphics and animation using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects or similar graphic software programs used in video productions
· Creative mindset to generate fresh and exciting content.
· Skill in meeting with others to assess needs, develop concepts/storyboards and carry through to finished product.
· Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and coordinate organized project plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience: Undergraduate degree required. Major in film, journalism or communications preferred.
Minimum of 3 years experience with producing and editing digital video. Combination of education and experience may be suitable.
