Story Producer

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Works closely with the Digital Content Director to develop stories for short to long-form videos about our services, programs, and other initiatives throughout Southern California for use on our social media platforms, websites, and intranet. Will work alongside Digital Content Video Producers and stakeholders to identify compelling story opportunities, writing and editing scripts, assisting on film shoots, conducting interviews, scheduling, and collaborating with internal and external communications team. Assists video development and production, requiring travel throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura Counties, the Inland Empire, and San Diego area.

Hiring Range: $58k - $73k / yr.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops compelling stories and content for various video platforms, including YouTube and the intranet.
• Collaborates with Marketing Communications team and stakeholders to write and edit engaging scripts for video production.
• Identify and research story opportunities and conduct interviews with associates, participants, stakeholders, and community members.
• Scheduling and coordinating project deadlines and tasks.
• Assists on film shoots, conducts interviews for camera, documentation, media releases, and call sheets.
• Utilize a digital asset management (DAM) platform to maintain digital media assets.
• Ensures all video content is on-brand and meets company standards for quality and style; Executes processes efficiently while maintaining organization’s messaging, ensuring all deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Works with Marketing Communications team and service lines for content review, revisions, and approvals.
• Participates regularly in production planning meetings.
• Travels to various locations throughout Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Inland Empire and San Diego) to create engaging video content.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor’s degree in TV/Film, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in producing and writing branded video content for corporate, documentary, journalism, and digital marketing.
• Must provide 5-7 samples of completed work (Written and video samples).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong non-fiction writing skills for video content on social media and digital platforms.
• Strong background in video production and management.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be comfortable in a Windows/PC-based environment.
• Attention to detail and an ability to take and implement direction, feedback, and delivery of assets.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing timelines and deliverables.
• Knowledgeable of social media and digital video platforms trends.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently and under close direction.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to drive throughout Southern California.
• Proactive thinker with ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.