Senior Multimedia Producer at ACLU in New York, New York

Job Description:

ABOUT THE JOB


The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Senior Multimedia Producer in the Digital Department at the ACLU's National office in New York, NY.


The ACLU's Digital team focuses on growing our existing audiences and acquiring new audiences by using digital channels to reach and inspire them to take action. We create rich and compelling written, multimedia, and graphic design content that are used in key email, texting, social, merchandise, and paid media programs that help raise money, get our message out into the world, and mobilize existing and new supporters.

Reporting to the Multimedia Director, the Senior Multimedia Producer will work closely with staff across the Digital Department, the Legal Department, the Communications Department and the organization to achieve the ACLU's goals. In this role, you will assist with video production, filming, editing, coordinate with on-location photographers and videographers, assist on photo and video shoots, coordinate with external media outlets and publishers, and assist with production of the ACLU podcast.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with video production and edits on long and short-form videos produced in-house
• Assist with photography and video shoots across the country
• Draft or edit scripts for short explainer videos, sketches, etc.
• Provide edit feedback for explainer videos, documentaries, sketches, etc.
• Assist with production of the ACLU's podcast including coordinating with guests, recording, publishing, supplying notes to edits
• Pitch to and coordinate with media outlets and publishing platforms to extend the reach of the ACLU's multimedia content
• Assist with contracting, budgeting and expense tracking
• Log, archive, and manage video and photography assets
• Track video metrics across social platforms
• Optimize video and photo content for social platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Collaborate with Digital and program staff to identify high-impact opportunities to increase the visibility of our advocacy, programmatic and legislative work
• Monitor video trends, and emerging practices. Make recommendations for new content opportunities for adoption by ACLU
• Work as part of a multi-departmental and multi-disciplinary team that includes digital communications, online campaigners, web production, attorneys and lobbyists
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
• Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
• Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated professional experience with multimedia production
• Excellent verbal, writing and interpersonal communications skills; strong attention to detail, ability to write and deliver work product under deadlines, and commitment to high quality standards
• Experience handling and organizing multiple video and audio formats
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, demonstrate grace under pressure and possess the ability to work well both independently as well as within a team

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in video and/or podcast production is preferred
• Experience using DSLR and professional video cameras
• Audio and video recording and editing experience
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite

COMPENSATION


The annual salary for this position is $110,206 (Level G). This salary is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.



ABOUT THE ACLU


The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union - beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it's ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization - one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we're in the courts or in the office, we believe 'We the People' means all of us.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.

The ACLU makes every effort to assure that its recruitment and employment provide all qualified persons, including persons with disabilities, with full opportunities for employment in all positions.

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.


The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.



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