... documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high ... Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ...
... documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high ... Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience. * The ...
... and Editor to support our video team. This is a hands-on, doer role: you'll shoot, light, help ... documentary, and social-first formats Operate as a hands-on production partner, supporting ...
... and Editor to support our video team. This is a hands-on, doer role: you'll shoot, light, help ... documentary, and social-first formats Operate as a hands-on production partner, supporting ...
This is not an editing-only role.This role owns creative outcomes. Experience and Knowledge ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...
This is not an editing-only role.This role owns creative outcomes. Experience and Knowledge ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...
Video Director
Lancaster, PA · On-site
This is not an editing-only role. This role owns creative outcomes. Experience and Knowledge ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...
Video Director
Lancaster, PA · On-site
This is not an editing-only role. This role owns creative outcomes. Experience and Knowledge ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...
Video Director
Lancaster, PA · On-site
This is not an editing-only role. This role owns creative outcomes. Experience and Knowledge ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...
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Video Director
Lancaster, PA · On-site
This is not an editing-only role. This role owns creative outcomes. Experience and Knowledge ... volunteers, or freelance creatives preferred Bachelor's degree in film, media production ...
Junior Film Producer
American Fork, UT · On-site
Build and maintain a bench of reliable freelance crew. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE * Production Experience ... Editing, motion graphics, or camera experience is a plus.
Junior Film Producer
American Fork, UT · On-site
Build and maintain a bench of reliable freelance crew. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE * Production Experience ... Editing, motion graphics, or camera experience is a plus.
Senior Video Content Producer
New York, NY · On-site
... documentaries, and internal communications. This is an individual contributor role. You lead ... Brief and mentor freelance editors, animators, and directors on creative vision and craft * Analyze ...
Senior Video Content Producer
New York, NY · On-site
... documentaries, and internal communications. This is an individual contributor role. You lead ... Brief and mentor freelance editors, animators, and directors on creative vision and craft * Analyze ...
... freelancers, agencies, production partners, editors, animators, and other creative vendors ... documentary-style content, and integrated marketing campaigns. * Expert knowledge of video ...
... freelancers, agencies, production partners, editors, animators, and other creative vendors ... documentary-style content, and integrated marketing campaigns. * Expert knowledge of video ...
... freelancers, agencies, production partners, editors, animators, and other creative vendors ... documentary-style content, and integrated marketing campaigns. * Expert knowledge of video ...
... freelancers, agencies, production partners, editors, animators, and other creative vendors ... documentary-style content, and integrated marketing campaigns. * Expert knowledge of video ...
Talent and Production Coordinator
Upper Marlboro, MD · Remote
$1.5K - $2.5K/mo
... documentaries, and event coverage. Our team is passionate about storytelling and committed to ... network of freelance video production professionals, including videographers, editors, sound ...
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Talent and Production Coordinator
Upper Marlboro, MD · Remote
$1.5K - $2.5K/mo
... documentaries, and event coverage. Our team is passionate about storytelling and committed to ... network of freelance video production professionals, including videographers, editors, sound ...
Lead Video Producer
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
We're looking for a cinematographer/DP + video editor who owns a story from pre- to post-production ... You'll be behind the camera and in the timeline: documentary customer stories shot on job sites and ...
Lead Video Producer
San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
We're looking for a cinematographer/DP + video editor who owns a story from pre- to post-production ... You'll be behind the camera and in the timeline: documentary customer stories shot on job sites and ...
Visual Story Teller
Sarasota, FL · On-site
Collaborate closely with editors, writers, designers, and creative leadership to develop visual ... Apply a documentary-style approach to storytelling that highlights authentic moments and emotional ...
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Visual Story Teller
Sarasota, FL · On-site
Collaborate closely with editors, writers, designers, and creative leadership to develop visual ... Apply a documentary-style approach to storytelling that highlights authentic moments and emotional ...
This is a paid freelance and remote position ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and ... documentaries, etc). * The ability to keep up with at least some of the big Network TV shows and ...
This is a paid freelance and remote position ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and ... documentaries, etc). * The ability to keep up with at least some of the big Network TV shows and ...
... freelance creative partners. You'll partner with Creative Strategy, Sales, Design, and Client ... editing content, reviewing a documentary cut, shaping a client presentation, or leading a major ...
... freelance creative partners. You'll partner with Creative Strategy, Sales, Design, and Client ... editing content, reviewing a documentary cut, shaping a client presentation, or leading a major ...
... freelance creative partners. You'll partner with Creative Strategy, Sales, Design, and Client ... editing content, reviewing a documentary cut, shaping a client presentation, or leading a major ...
... freelance creative partners. You'll partner with Creative Strategy, Sales, Design, and Client ... editing content, reviewing a documentary cut, shaping a client presentation, or leading a major ...
Supervising Producer
New York, NY · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... documentary videos, data visualizations, animations and more. This is an on-site (NYC) full-time ... video editors, and freelancers. You Will: * Drive the creation of the highest quality original ...
Supervising Producer
New York, NY · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... documentary videos, data visualizations, animations and more. This is an on-site (NYC) full-time ... video editors, and freelancers. You Will: * Drive the creation of the highest quality original ...
Supervising Producer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... documentary videos, data visualizations, animations and more. This is an on-site (NYC) full-time ... video editors, and freelancers. You Will: * Drive the creation of the highest quality original ...
Supervising Producer
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$130K - $160K/yr
... documentary videos, data visualizations, animations and more. This is an on-site (NYC) full-time ... video editors, and freelancers. You Will: * Drive the creation of the highest quality original ...
Senior Writer
New York, NY · On-site
The second focuses on documentary-style content featuring small-business owners, using existing ... This is a full-time freelance assignment requiring approximately 40 hours per week. The assignment ...
Senior Writer
New York, NY · On-site
The second focuses on documentary-style content featuring small-business owners, using existing ... This is a full-time freelance assignment requiring approximately 40 hours per week. The assignment ...
Lead Video Producer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
We're looking for a cinematographer/DP + video editor who owns a story from pre- to post-production ... You'll be behind the camera and in the timeline: documentary customer stories shot on job sites and ...
Lead Video Producer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
We're looking for a cinematographer/DP + video editor who owns a story from pre- to post-production ... You'll be behind the camera and in the timeline: documentary customer stories shot on job sites and ...
Videographer/ Lead Videographer
Miami, FL · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Direct crews, talent, and freelancers on set while maintaining a collaborative and positive ... Collaborate with producers, designers, editors, photographers, and account teams to deliver ...
Videographer/ Lead Videographer
Miami, FL · On-site
$70K - $100K/yr
Direct crews, talent, and freelancers on set while maintaining a collaborative and positive ... Collaborate with producers, designers, editors, photographers, and account teams to deliver ...
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Job description
Junior Producer Apprenticeship
An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni.
Duration: 2 years Time commitment: At least 16 hours per week, but more hours may be available.
Job Summary
Youth Beat at KDOL-TV is a non-profit program that offers free media production programs to Oakland youth. We provide hands-on training and job experience in video and music production, narrative and documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high school students with the goal of keeping them engaged in school and developing job readiness skills to pursue careers in the media industry.
Over the last few years we have been steadily growing YouthBeat PRO, our social enterprise media production business, as a way to earn revenue for the organization AND to provide hands-on professional training to our youth interns, who work as members of our production crews and editing teams.
As a Junior Producer Apprentice you will sometimes spend your time out on the field during productions, other times in the office managing equipment, editing, or performing other administrative work related to our projects. We are looking for someone that is excited to build their portfolio under the mentorship of a team of professionals. If you have ever opened up a Youtube video to learn something on your own or started a random Google Search to figure out how to do something, you're likely the type of person we are looking for.
You will be required to be on site at KDOL Tuesday and Thursday from 10a-6:30p. Additionally, you may work other weekdays, evenings, or weekends as needed for our production projects.
Key Qualifications
- Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Organization skills and the ability to maintain a standard video editing process from project creation to archiving and to maintain a neat equipment closet.
- Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience.
- The ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
- Take quality notes, document work, and translate client directives into a finalized product.
- Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video and photographs.
- Proven experience in customer service, with a mindset and goal in developing customer loyalty.
- Ability to learn new skills and new equipment quickly.
- Experience using industry a mirrorless/DSLR camera, lighting, and dedicated audio equipment.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Produce videos and photography work at a high standard for a variety of events, scripted video productions, and creative video projects across a dynamic range of event types and industries, including our internal marketing materials.
- Creating client communications such as but not limited to emails, messages, client newsletters, and mail campaigns, etc.
- Developing client creative campaigns by asking questions and developing scripts, storyboards, mood boards, and other creative materials as needed.
- Maintain all equipment in working order, tracking it using our inventory software, and repairing it in-house when possible or sending it for repairs when needed.
- Assist with administrative duties for our production company such as, but not limited to, invoicing, contracts, budget management, proposals, etc.
- Collaborating and coordinating a team of in-house staff and freelancers to deliver high-quality services to our clients.