Editor, Video And Content - Education

Title: Editor, Video and Content- Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Manager, Digital Video

Location: Remote/ Fairfax

Department: Content Delivery

Alt Work Eligibility: CWW -Yes, Telework -Yes, Remote -Yes

Level: Staff

Starting base salary range is $60,000-$75,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. Full benefits are available and the position is eligible for the Staff level annual bonus program.

Summary of Position:

AVIXA (Audiovisual & Integrated Experience Association) is seeking a dynamic Video and Content Editor, Education to join our Content Delivery team. Reporting to the Digital Video Manager, you will help guide the successful execution of educational video content for AVIXA’s e-learning courses and AVIXA TV.

AVIXA is the trade association and professional society that serves the audiovisual industry worldwide. In a time where the way that we communicate and experience the world has undergone such a notable evolution, technology is more integrated globally than ever, and we’re here for it.

Our vision is to serve as a trusted hub for the pro AV industry to connect, grow their knowledge, and be inspired. As the industry continues to grow, we know our digitally savvy audiences are hungry for more creative and informative video content.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• AVIXA is a global organization that celebrates diversity of thought, background, demographics, and experience. Learn more about us!
• The AV industry is truly inspiring, changing how people experience the world.
• We’re headquartered in Fairfax, VA but also have a widely distributed team. We recognize that talented people live all over the world.
• Our team likes to have fun and enjoy a good meal, even when we’re not together. We also expect everyone to have a strong opinion on whether a hot dog is a sandwich!
• Our values: Trust, Heart, Courage. No buzzwords here. We take these seriously and live them every day.
• Our people: you will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and thoughtful leaders and teams.
• It’s not all about work: generous PTO and holiday time off, flexible working hours, option for a Compressed Work Week (i.e., 9/75 work week, or every other Friday off)
• The perks: AVIXA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k plan with company matching, pet insurance, learning and career development opportunities, education assistance, and more!

What will you do?

As a part of AVIXA’s in-house video team, you will collaborate with our in-house instructors and experts to conceptualize and develop engaging content for AVIXA’s virtual coursework, while also looking for opportunities to re-purpose content for broader audiences on social media platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn.

From short “tips and tricks” to long-form deep dives into highly technical subjects, you will create storyboards, shoot video, edit, design, and animate engaging educational content. You will support AVIXA TV’s livestream at industry events like InfoComm as well as leverage opportunities to film with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) whenever they are in AVIXA’s headquarters in Northern Virginia.

For all initiatives, you will communicate with internal and external partners to ensure deliverables are completed and timelines are met – all within budget. You will partner with our editorial, Xchange, and social media teams to promote the stories that will resonate with our audience.

We’re leading a notable digital transformation and we need an incisive teammate with a discerning eye to help us on this journey. We expect and will empower you to bring modern ideas that we may not have yet considered.

Who are you?

You’re a life-long learner. You love taking complex ideas and distilling them into easy-to-understand short-form and/or long-form video content. You are extremely well organized, with a deep understanding of how to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. You love keeping up on the latest social trends and formats for delivering video content that captures and retains audiences.

You excel at communication and collaboration with everyone and believe that data – whether gleaned through analytics, feedback, or experience – is at the root of success. You get a thrill from diving into the details, while keeping a steady eye on the strategic prize. You’re always looking to learn more about digital trends, audiences, and video production/ editing best practices. Bonus points if you have knowledge of the AV industry!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Work with the Video and education teams through the stages of production – including storyboarding, script development, video capture and post-production.
• Create and edit in-house videos, supporting educational, editorial, and social media initiatives.
• An understanding of video production fundamentals, such as equipment, editing, color grading, lighting and graphics.
• Strong design and motion graphics skills to translate concepts into easy-to-understand graphics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to brainstorm ideas and ensure project completion.
• Help maintain AVIXA’s video asset bank.
• Stay on top of relevant innovations in video production, social media trends and Content delivery.
• Assist with analyzing user needs, behaviors, and competitive trends, to make data-driven decisions.
• Attend industry and association events on behalf of the company.
• Ensure OKRs are effectively defined, measurable, and monitored.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ About You:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:Knowledge and experience are prioritized. College/ education may be considered alongside direct experience.

Experience Level: Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bonus points for non-profit, AV, software, and/or media experience.

Certifications: n/a (Bonus points for video production or CTS)

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
• Proficient in animation software like Adobe After Effects.
• Working knowledge of photo and graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of camera operation, sound capture and lighting techniques.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Other skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time through our project management software ClickUp. Growing awareness of how to prioritize projects and/or clarify requirements to increase autonomy and efficiency
• Problem-solving, decision-making collaboration skills
• Excellent communication, planning, time management and follow-through skills

This description describes the general duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not a complete list of duties and the employee may be required to take on additional duties and responsibilities as required by the needs of the association.

EEO Policy Statement: “It is the policy of AVIXA to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.”