AV Videographer and Editor

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary:
The A/VVideographer and Editor is a critical role supporting the organization's marketing, business development, and educational programs functions. A truly hybrid position, this role encompasses two critical responsibilities:
(1) A/V Tech: Provide technical and support services for our on-location educational programs, conferences and meetings. This includes the transportation, set-up, testing, and onsite trouble-shooting of audio-visual (A/V) equipment. For larger educational events, this may include direction and/or oversight of the venue's own A/V Technician staff.
(2) Videographer and Editor: Conduct video production, creation, and editing services. This includes close partnership with various departments to plan, design and develop video and multimedia productions, calculating video production timelines and costs, and on-time delivery of quality video products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
A/V Tech Responsibilities:

• Will travel on average 6-8 times per year to member-facing, in-person events (e.g., conferences, training programs, seminars, meetings, etc.) to conduct A/V Technologist services, including: packaging, transporting or shipping, setting-up, configuring, testing, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting A/V equipment (e.g., monitors, projectors, presentation equipment, recording equipment, sound systems, digital cameras, camcorders) to assure events operate as intended.
• For larger 'multi-track' events with multiple rooms needing setup, may coordinate, direct and/or oversee the activities of venue-provided A/V staff.
• Assist on-location speakers, presenters, staff, and volunteers with A/V equipment and platform/software usage.
• For member-facing virtual events and programs (e.g., webcasts, instructor-led courses, podcast episodes, pre-recorded presentations, etc.), provide A/V Technology support to internal staff and/or facilitators. Incumbent may serve as 'back-end' producer for these virtual events.
• For live, virtual or hybrid events, develop and operate content for wireless audience response systems such as Poll Everywhere. Assist in the coordination of material and response data.
• For large, intermittent internal International Foundation events (e.g., all-staff meetings, all-staff employee events), the incumbent may assist the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with A/V set-up.
• Capture on-location media (photography and videography) and craft/refine content as directed. This encompasses educational events, member-facing virtual events, larger internal staff events, etc.

Videographer and Editor Responsibilities:

• In addition to capturing raw photo and video collateral at events, the incumbent will be responsible for editing and creating final-form videos to be used in promotional efforts. This may include recording instructors' sessions, general b-roll footage, and/or on-camera interviews.
• As assigned, storyboard, develop, script and create internally-commissioned video productions to support the efforts of internal departments.
• As assigned, serve as 'project manager' for assigned video productions; managing workflow and providing direction to assure that key milestones, deadlines and goals are met.
• Utilize professional video development and editing software to finalize videos for digital output (color correction/balance and sound design/audio mixing) including exporting and compressing for web upload.
• Store and transfer files, maintaining video/clip logs.
• Maintain hardware and software related to video production. As assigned, review and evaluate new related technology or programs.
• Assist department manager in assessing and recommending budget and capital expenditure items as related to video services and departmental operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No formal leadership responsibilities; however, incumbent may train or mentor more junior employees or oversee/direct the work activities/tasks of on-location venue staff.
Requirements
Required Education/ Experience:
A bachelor's degree in Film, Video Editing, Cinematic Arts (or similar) plus a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience (including internships) in producing and/or editing video is required.
The International Foundation will always consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Positive attitude, outgoing demeanor, and willingness to jump-in to help in a collaborative and team-oriented department.
• Must have proficiency using Adobe Premier Pro, and the Adobe Creative Suite of products (e.g., PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.)
• Proven ability in writing/scripting, producing and directing video productions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be tech-savvy with the demonstrated ability to diagnose and address A/V technical issues/problems. Experience with setting-up and trouble-shooting A/V equipment is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.
• The incumbent will be required to critically think, analyze and problem-solve in real-time situations.
• Track record of success in quickly learning and using new technology, programs and equipment.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, OneNote, and Publisher. Experience with SmartSheet is helpful, but not required.
• Strong time management and project coordination skills.

Travel Requirements:
The individual will be required to travel both domestically and internationally approximately 30% of the time based on annual calendars; this may be up-to 50% during training or as business needs dictate. Typically, incumbent will travel 6-to-8 times per year, each trip lasting approximately 4-to-7 consecutive days (but could last up to 10 days). During business travel, the incumbent regularly works on each of the consecutive days, including weekends.
Up-to ten (10) additional paid days off work ("comp days") are offered per year for travel-related work required to be conducted on weekend days.
Hybrid Work Environment:
This position is expected to work from our corporate headquarters office in Brookfield, WI. This is an environment with typical office conditions, including lighting, noise, seating and equipment.
New hires are expected to be fully onsite during the training period. Then, once fully trained, the Foundation operates on a 60/40 Hybrid schedule; with 60% being onsite at our headquarters in Brookfield (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays); and up-to 40% being optionally remote (Mondays and Fridays) and as business needs allow.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. The employee will occasionally be required to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders, and move from place to place. While attending offsite events, the individual will need to be able to work for longer-than-normal periods of time (upwards of 10-12 hours per day) over consecutive days, which may result in up-to 12 consecutive work days of varying length. The incumbent will regularly stand and walk for long distances and/or extended periods of time. The incumbent is regularly required to talk and listen and frequently required to sit and use hands for tasks requiring dexterity and/or grasping and holding. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Additionally, when preparing for business trips, events and meetings, the incumbent will be required to unpack and assemble materials and equipment. Individual must be able to lift and maneuver crates and suitcases weighing 30-50 lbs.; and occasionally up-to 100lbs in a team-lift capacity. When attending trips, events and meetings, the incumbent will be expected to walk long distances and may be expected to stand for extended periods of time.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.
COMPENSATION, PERKS & BENEFITS:
The compensation range for this role is $45,000-$60,000
Our incredible benefits package includes a comprehensive medical plan, vision plan, dental plan, long term disability, short term disability, paid vacation, sick and paid holidays. Our retirement plan includes a defined benefit (pension) plan AND a non-elective company 401(k) contribution AND a 401(k) matching contribution. Unique organizational perks include on-site fitness center with yoga and strength training classes, mindfulness sessions, a bocce league, softball team, and even a cribbage club to name a few!
ABOUT US:
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is North America's largest membership organization for those who work with employee benefit plans. The Foundation's employees make a HUGE impact on the livelihoods of millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada because of the work we do in providing education and research to the benefits community. Employees enjoy an outstanding benefits package, unique employee perks, creative and caring co-workers-all within a family-friendly workplace. Speaking of workplaces, the Foundation is tucked into a 15-acre wooded slice of nature in the heart of Brookfield. We're small enough for you to have ongoing, meaningful impact on the organization but big enough to make international news. Visit us at www.ifebp.org or connect with us on the socials.
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