Job Opening: Video/Multimedia Producer at American Progress

American Progress is seeking a Video/Multimedia Producer to lead the creation and distribution of video and other multimedia products. Coordinating the work of a videographer and interactive designer, the producer will work with policy experts and website editors to turn American Progress policy initiatives and messaging into compelling video, audio, and interactive graphics; distribute them to intended audiences through multiple channels; and demonstrate a measurable impact. The position requires a passion for progressive politics and policy, strong news judgment, superb scriptwriting skills, solid video editing, and expertise in online marketing and video distribution. In addition, the producer will serve as the fill-in camera operator for American Progress events. Responsibilities: Manage projects from conception through completion. Initiate and develop ideas with policy, editorial, and communications staff; coordinate scriptwriting, camera work, audio and music; obtain internal approvals; lead distribution. Manage resources and monitor expenditures to ensure that projects meet the needs of the organization.…

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Job Opening: Ford Foundation hiring Multimedia Producer

The Ford Foundation is hiring a Multimedia Producer, based in New York, NY. Details: The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation; advance human achievement. This has been our purpose for almost half a century. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Multimedia Producer will play a key role developing multimedia content that furthers program goals and institutional objectives. The Multimedia Producer will be able to conceptualize and produce highly innovative pieces to support wed-based, environmental and presentation projects. The Multimedia Producer will create content that will live on the website, will be shared with other social change-makers and organizations, and will be used during live programming and presentations. • Develop concepts for short- and long-form multimedia pieces • Use excellent visual storytelling skills to produce pieces integrating a wide range…

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MediaStorm accepting applications for Summer Interns- Deadline November 15

Even though winter hasn't started, we know many of you are deep in the process of applying for Summer internships. We're looking too- if you have a passion for quality multimedia, we'd love to hear from you. The deadline for our Summer 2010 Internship is November 15, 2009. For answers to some frequently asked questions, and more information about what the internship consists of, check out the blog post we did a few weeks ago for spring interns (everything except the deadline is the same). If you're interested in interning at MediaStorm, you can go here for more information, or apply now. If you haven't had a chance, check out the Behind the Scenes piece current intern, Maisie Crow, produced recently during our Advanced Multimedia Reporting Workshop. (For all who applied for our Spring 2010 Internship- we are going through all of the applications, and will be in touch by the end…

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Job Opening: Senior Multimedia Producer at Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Senior Multimedia Producer. Description: Human Rights Watch seeks a Senior Multimedia Producer to develop, create and produce multimedia content. S/he will direct a staff of two, as well as a team of consulting editors, in creating visually compelling and journalistically excellent features that complement and enhance Human Rights Watch’s research and advocacy. The Senior Multimedia Producer will report to Human Rights Watch’s Communications Director and work in close cooperation with the Creative Director, who oversees Human Rights Watch’s relationships with photographers. The Senior Multimedia Producer will supervise a small team consisting of a Video Editor and Radio Producer, as well as audiovisual consultants as needs arise. Virtually all multimedia products are posted on www.hrw.org, the Senior Multimedia Producer will also work closely with the HRW web team. S/he will collaborate with Human Rights Watch’s researchers and advocates to create…

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Job Opening: Assistant Multimedia Director, The Rocky Mountain News

The Assistant Multimedia Director will coordinate online visual coverage with editiors, writers and photographers. Assist the Director of Photography/Multimedia in managing the multimedia newsgathering operation for RockyMountainNews.com, including supervising and assisting photographers in producing audio and video for the Web; will shoot video for the Web, also will train and assist reporters in basic audio and video; will ensure the website is updated frequently with the latest breaking news video; will assist the Director in video and audio coverage plans, will make assignments, edit video and audio; assist in development of website presentation of video and audio, will assist in the performance of all administrative and management duties. Requirements: Four-year college degree or equivalent in work experience; minimum 5 years as photographer (or videographer) on a daily newspaper. Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Expert in multimedia applications such as Photoshop CS, Adobe Flash, Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premiere Pro.…

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