Video Fellow, Digital Productions

Video Fellow, Digital Productions Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications AP style Some college Journalism Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite Content creation Social media content creation Data management Quality control Journalism Filmmaking equipment 1 year Grammar Experience Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Washington, DC Temporary Digital Productions Entry Level Title :

Video Fellow, Digital Productions Reports to:

Director, Digital Productions Job Summary:

The Video Fellowship is training program focused on video production for The Heritage Foundation and partner organizations. The Video Fellow will create high-quality video products using Heritage's studios and field camera systems. The Video Fellow will focus on maintaining and optimizing studio systems, providing support for the movement, and producing and editing a broad range of Heritage products, especially podcasts. This position will also manage studio bookings and keep Heritage media hits running smoothly. The ideal candidate will pair a video, broadcast, or journalism background with a strong understanding of and experience in social media. This is a one-year, full-time fellowship.

Job Duties:

Work with producers and experts to conceptualize and produce new audio/video content, with an emphasis on industry trends and quality control. Assist with shooting and editing packages, multi-cam interviews, mini-documentaries and other Heritage videos, incorporating relevant b-roll (videos, graphics, photos) and music, on a tight timeline. Serve as a producer for Heritage podcasts, running the full process of weekly content production from planning to editing to posting. Maintaining up-to-date data in the Digital Productions Production Hub and recommending updates to that system. Provide technical assistance for live-streamed interviews and events. Assist in creating video and podcast content that engages outside audiences and inspires sharing across social media platforms. Coordinate coverage for studio bookings and remote recordings to ensure that production needs are met efficiently. Ensure that talent (both Heritage and external) is comfortable and prepared to give an optimal performance. Keep up with current trends in production, to ensure that the Heritage studio maintains best-in-class status; suggest improvements for studio technology and techniques. Ensure studio equipment remains organized and in optimal operating condition.

Qualifications:

Education:

Progress towards bachelor's degree

Experience:

Past journalism or digital internships and/or college news reporting or digital experience preferred

Communication:

Strong verbal, editing and writing skills

Technology:

Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite Other Requirements:

Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the department's goals and objectives. Promote policies consistent with Heritage's priorities; speak with one voice. Possess excellent organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Hard working, resourceful, and creative with the ability to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of AP Style; strong eye for detail and command of spelling and grammar.

Benefits and Salary :

The salary for this role is $55,000 annually. As a temporary position, this role is eligible for some of The Heritage Foundation's benefits package, including "take what you need" PTO and sick leave.