Video Producer
Democratic National Committee
Washington, DC, USA
Posted on Saturday, February 10, 2024
The Democratic National Committee is looking for a talented creative to join its video team, with a focus on producing and editing high-performing videos for social platforms. The ideal candidate for this role has experience filming and editing video, a passion for politics, and an understanding of what resonates with viewers on various social platforms. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in an ever-changing environment.
This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities:
- Work under tight deadlines to create original, shareable videos for social platforms
- Shoot footage, including traveling to film at events
- Edit videos using existing footage
- Come up with high-potential concepts for new videos
- Assist with managing shoots in the DNC’s studio
- Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere
- Experience editing videos for social platforms
- Experience filming at events and on location
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of what works on social platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok
- Experience working with and filming principals is a bonus
The starting salary for the Video Producer position is $60,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends, and has an end date of November 15, 2024. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).”
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
- Paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;
- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;
- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;
- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;
- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.