New America is seeking a full-time Media Production Manager to support the creation of audio-visual assets and provide technical assistance for in-studio, hybrid and virtual events. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience working in multimedia production and AV for live events.
Requirements
- Record, edit, mix, and publish audio and video content, both in-studio and remotely, including podcasts, social videos, sizzle reels, event videos, animations and topical / program videos
- Maintain proficiency in studio production equipment; video cameras, lighting, microphones, audio mixers, video switchers and computer software and hardware
- Produce limited and ongoing audio and video podcast series on subjects relevant to New America’s mission, managing multiple podcast shows' production timelines simultaneously
- Oversee the development of podcast concepts for New America’s programs and Central Communications department; review pitches and educate staff on podcasting best-practices; leverage internal and external experts to amplify our podcast content; write scripts for narration, intros, and outros
- Generate and implement ideas for marketing New America podcasts; collaborate with Central Communications staff, program stakeholders and channel partners to distribute and promote content
- Collaborate with Central Communications’ studio staff to ensure the podcast and control rooms are properly equipped and maintained; make suggestions for equipment upgrades and devise strategies for workflow and efficiency improvements
- Identify and coordinate opportunities for New America staff to appear as guests on external podcasts
- Stay up-to-date on editorial and technical developments in the A/V industry, seeking professional development opportunities
- Maintain visuals, graphics and video and sound libraries; Manage freelance editors and producers
- Assist in publishing completed productions to New America’s CMS and digital channels
- Help keep studio organized and clean; assist with managing studio inventory lists and subscriptions
- Support production of live in-person events: mic placement, guest wrangling, remote speaker management, livestream monitoring, managing communication channels between the Central Comms studio and events teams, and program staff, camera operator for livestreams and b-roll, coordinating stage changes, building show elements (e.g. title slates, lower-thirds), monitoring slides and run-of-show documents
Benefits
- health care
- dental
- vision coverage
- generous retirement plan
- paid time off
- observes all federal holidays
- office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
