Video Producer/Editor, Engagement

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

Atlantic Council - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, motivated, and creative video producer, editor, and project manager to join our team. This person will oversee the production process for a wide range of videos, with a focus on short videos for the Atlantic Council's social media channels and ACTV streaming service. They will also contribute to sizzle reels, promotional videos, and longform interviews. The ideal candidate will have outstanding editorial judgment, creativity, flexibility, and a strong interest in foreign affairs, international news, and global policy issues. They will have strong written and oral communication skills and understand innately how to distill complex information into a digestible, narrative format. They will be able to edit videos quickly using Adobe Premiere Pro. They will be collaborative in supporting the work of the Atlantic Council's programs and centers, Video and broader Engagement teams, and Executive Office, and in taking that work in new and ambitious directions. They will be highly organized, with strong attention to detail and an ability to multitask and prioritize across overlapping deadlines. This job is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters on a hybrid schedule. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $95,000-$105,000.

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistics and content of video output through every step of the process.
• Work with internal and external clients to get work done.
• Pitch ideas and oversee pre-production, production, and post-production of videos.
• Develop production plans, including timelines with deadlines and cost estimates for projects.
• Hire contractors and manage contractor relationships.
• Produce video interviews on location and virtually.
• Write scripts and questions for videos and series or collaborate with colleagues in programs and centers and other stakeholders on scripts.
• Film video interviews.
• Edit videos for distribution across multiple platforms.
• Commission graphics and source b-roll, music, and other production elements.
• Produce news analysis videos for social media, including same-day turnaround video edits.
• Drive innovation by generating ideas for new formats and specific videos along with strategies to execute them.
• Work on some live events along with our AV team and attend regular team meetings.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in video production.
• Passion for digital media, journalism, and a fast-paced approach to content production.
• Video editing using Adobe Premiere, with ability to edit quickly under deadline.
• After Effects experience preferred.
• An interest in politics, policy, and international affairs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong research and writing skills, organizational skills, news judgement, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with senior officials, scholars, journalists, and staff at all levels.
• Ability to explain video production to people who are unfamiliar with the process.
• Familiarity with YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Twitter, and other video and digital media platforms.
• Filming experience preferred.
• B.A./B.S. or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with After Effects.
• Filming experience preferred.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance