Job Description:
- Report to and work with the Community Lead on day-to-day operations of the video and Photography department
- Manage and oversee video pre-production planning and on-site production activities for video projects
- Liaise with crew about technical requirements (e.g. lighting and camera movements, sound recording requirements, set dressing, vision effects and graphics, and transitions)
- Prepare a carefully calculated shooting schedule ensuring deadlines and budget requirements are met
- Anticipate and respond to needs and requests from clients
- Write and edit scripts as needed
- Meet the producers and prepare budget
- Decide on filming locations
- Ensure all projects are on schedule
- Identify best practices for video and evolve daily operations as necessary
- Guide the production team ensuring all members are in sync with the program’s requirements
- Incorporate creative ideas to achieve the best possible visual result
- Supervise editing to make the final cut
- Ensure that the final program is faithful to the original concept
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (must include experience in a video production environment)
- Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages
- In-depth understanding of the production process
- Familiarity with camera operation, sound systems, special effects and music editing
- Ability to lead and motivate
- Creativity and imagination
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Good people skills and ability to negotiate
- Time management and budget awareness
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
