2209 – DIGITAL PRODUCER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS (GRPA)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a federally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world, seeks a Digital Producer, for Public Affairs. This position is part of the Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRPA) Department and is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

The Digital Producer manages the production of NED’s digital content and supports NED’s digital content strategy. The Digital Producer is responsible for developing new media content, producing multi-media web features including video stories, photos, graphics, audio, and other required content

Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of video-related projects, ensuring projects are delivered on message and on schedule – including storyboarding, script review, video editing, and planning/coordinating equipment, services, and other requirements of studio and on-the-ground shoots.
• Collaborate with Government Relations/Public Affairs team to acquire and develop grantee and partner stories.
• Ensure visual elements and quality standards are maintained across the entire video and photo production process – both for internal and external production.
• Manage optimization of YouTube page.
• Lead optimization and maintenance of digital asset management tool.
• Supports Digital Strategist and Public Affairs team on strategic web, social media, and multimedia distribution plans.
• Responsible for professional photography needs of NED events, employees, the web site, and organization
• Works with Digital Strategist and Public Affairs team to plan, coordinate, and conduct employee trainings on Adobe Creative Suite, copyright, photography, web, and video.
• Keep up to date on digital media and web industry standards and trends.
• Track digital analytics and produce monthly metrics reports.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience

• Background working in international affairs or development strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree (in Film/Video Production or Communications a plus); Minimum of 3-4 years of video/content production experience.
• Knowledge of Canon DSLRs, audio recording equipment, and lighting for video and photos.
• Event photography and/or portrait photography experience preferred.
• Experience with animation and motion graphics desired.
• Sample reel of video work is required.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects as well as Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube.
• Demonstrated web and multimedia skills, including experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and compressing video for the web
• Knowledge of CMS software (WordPress).
• Strong photo-editing skills (experience using Photoshop and Lightroom).
• Social Media savvy.
• Project management skills — excellent organization and communication capabilities, able to translate concepts and requirements into clear work plans and deliverables.

Competencies:

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail required.
• Self-starter able to manage multiple workflows.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

This position is part of the NED Bargaining Unit.

To Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, one of which must be a supervisor. Please, no phone calls. For more information, please visit our website at www.ned.org or [email protected]

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.