Associate Multimedia Producer at Crain Communications in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Description

Ad Age seeks an associate multimedia producer with exceptional production and technical skills. This person will report to the Digital Managing Editor which supports the editorial, marketing, product and business teams' creative needs.

The associate multimedia producer must first and foremost create high-quality videos for AdAge.com and Ad Age social channels. The producer is also responsible for the recording and editing of Ad Age's weekly podcast. This role will continue to evolve as Ad Age explores video approaches in response to the changing media environment, so the ability to be nimble, communicative and collaborative is imperative.

With this willingness to adapt and flex, as well as a strong reel of previous work and track record of collaborative video work, the successful candidate would start remotely-and report to work in our NYC office when in-person attendance resumes.

No relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others and independently as needed to concept, set, shoot, edit and render video and other multimedia assets as assigned


• Report, produce and/or execute various original videos for Ad Age


• Produce weekly live broadcasts for editorial and sponsored content


• Record/edit and post weekly podcast


• Develop video series ideas and write content pitches and content/production plans


• Ability to monitor timelines and meet project goals and deadlines


• Prepare on-screen graphics, interstitial and bumper title cards to brand specification


• Render final edits, including color grading, sound leveling, and other final polish measures as needed


• Work on various projects as requested by the creative, editorial and marketing teams


• Some travel will be required

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience producing video in a professional broadcast or publishing environment


• Audio production skills (studio/location)


• Basic motion-graphics experience


• Familiarity with streaming software: Zoom & StreamYard


• Excellent video editing skills, including expert Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop skills


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to interact collaboratively with others and display a cooperative attitude


• BFA in film/video, media production or equivalent


• Ability to travel as needed


• Online / digital portfolio reflecting previous work

Preferences

• Experience in live broadcasting for social channels or in a newsroom environment


• Basic understanding of design principles and typography


• Editorial content management software experience


• Basic HTML and CSS familiarity


• Organized and able to juggle communication and work tools like Slack, Trello, MS Office, Google Docs, email


• Advertising and/or marketing experience a plus


• Previous business media experience a plus


• Deadline-driven broadcast, weekly or daily publishing experience strongly preferred


• Journalistic instincts: Can take a story and boil it down to a digestible, conversational video script


• Have a working familiarity with all of Ad Age's coverage verticals


• Comfortable under tight deadlines


• Understanding of social video and regularly use multiple social media platforms


• Working knowledge of location videography and photography, lighting and audio production.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Brand Overview:

Ad Age is a daily must-read for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape.

Created in 1930 to cover a burgeoning industry with objectivity, accuracy, and fairness, Ad Age continues to be powered by award-winning journalism. Today, Ad Age is a global media brand focusing on curated creativity, data and analysis, people and culture, and innovation and forecasting.

From vital print editions to must-attend events and innovative platform offerings, its industry-leading offerings include the coveted A-List & Creativity Awards, the Ad Age Next Conference, and proprietary data such as the Leading National Advertisers Report from the Ad Age Datacenter.

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Crain Overview:

Crain Communicationshas been at the forefront of the publishing industry for more than a century.As a privately held company, we maintain a personal responsibility for elevating our work to be the best it can be.

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