Digital Content Producer

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays and time off

Employer-paid health benefits

Job summary

The League of American Orchestras is seeking a Digital Content Producer to craft compelling videos that enhance its brand and engage audiences. This role involves complete video content production, from concept to execution, collaborating with various teams to fulfill strategic goals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Media Production or a related field and a strong portfolio showcasing their expertise in video editing and storytelling. Compensation ranges between $52,000 – $57,000 annually, with a flexible hybrid work schedule based in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in video production.
• Experience managing digital assets in a DAM system.
• Curiosity and drive for video storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling video content end-to-end.
• Plan and maintain a production calendar.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for story capturing.

Skills

Proficiency in video editing software

Visual and editorial sensibility

Strong interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media Production or related field

Portfolio or samples of work

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Canto DAM system

Job description

The Digital Content Producer is a creative video storyteller responsible for producing compelling and engaging content that advances the PSO’s brand and cultivates its digital audience. This role leads the end-to-end creation of long-form video content while supporting short‑form video needs across organic social media and paid digital campaigns. Working in the Marketing & Communications team, this role helps shape and execute a cohesive video content strategy for the PSO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Video Content Creation: produce compelling video content end-to-end, including ideation, scripting, filming, editing and post‑production. Types of content could include interviews, guest artist spotlights, PSO musician features, concert footage, editing existing content, etc.
• Strategy and Planning: plan and maintain a production calendar for long‑form video content in conjunction with the Communications team.
• Editing and Post‑Production: work with the Marketing & Communications teams to supplement and assist content creation for organic social media, paid digital advertising, and other video needs.
• Collaborate: work closely with internal stakeholders, including Artistic Planning, Operations, Marketing, and Development to capture and tell important stories; coordinate production logistics, including scheduling, equipment, and on‑site filming needs.
• Store and Tag: keep an organized digital asset management space with metadata and tagging using PSO’s DAM system.

Required Education and Experience

• A portfolio or samples of work will be the best way to display your work and skills; review of your portfolio or samples will be a major consideration in the hiring process.
• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Film, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in video production, with demonstrated ability to produce content from concept to completion.
• Proficiency in video editing software (preferably Adobe Premiere Pro) and motion graphics tools.
• Curiosity, drive, and excitement for video storytelling, with a strong visual and editorial sensibility.
• Knowledge and use of lighting, audio recording, and camera equipment.
• Creative and curious thinker with a strong sense of storytelling and story‑finding.
• Highly organized, with experience managing digital assets in a DAM system (PSO uses Canto).
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Still photography experience.
• Familiarity with digital content strategies for brands or corporations.
• Experience in arts, culture, or live events, and experience shooting live performances.

Compensation and Location

This is a full‑time exempt position with an annual salary between $52,000 – $57,000 depending upon experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid holidays, paid time off, employer‑paid health benefits, as well as retirement savings options with an employer match. Heinz Hall in downtown Pittsburgh is the work location for this position. The PSO supports a flexible, hybrid work environment, which currently includes three days per week in‑person work, including work on weekends and evenings during PSO and Heinz Hall concerts or events.

Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. (PSI) provides equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other class or category protected by local, state, or federal law.

The specific statements shown in each section of the description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

The PSI recognizes that an individual with a disability may require a job modification/accommodation to enable them to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to such requests. Such requests should be directed to Human Resources.