Summer Hire (Assistant 1) – Video and Multimedia Assistant

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Background:

The Creative team has a portion that specializes in the creation of compelling stories using Video and Photography. The department serves as a resource to the entire agency by offering solutions from concept to delivery for multimedia.

Key Job Responsibilities: This position will primarily support the video production team in various areas.

• Organize footage in the CRS cloud archive. The Video team receives footage from a global network of freelancers and uses this footage for many purposes. This footage needs to be organized so it can be easily accessible.
• The hire will assist with any shoots that occur at HQ or locally for CRS whether it be audio, visual, lighting, etc. Overall this person will have a front row seat to learn about the production cycle from concept to delivery.
• Assist the Video Editors with rough cuts or pulling b-roll from the archive to support editing projects.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal

External

Qualifications

Qualifications – External

Minimum Qualifications:

• Understanding of all aspects of video production, direction, and distribution
• Strong emotional intelligence and people skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and audio production
• Proficient on a Mac or PC and proficient in Word and Excel
• Detailed-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

NOTE: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

EOE/M/F/D/V – CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.