Multimedia Producer

Dallas Society of Visual Communications; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & holidays

Hybrid work environment

401k plan with company contribution

Job summary

KERA is seeking a creative, fast-moving Multimedia Producer who can shoot, direct, and edit original content across all KERA brands, from TV spots to digital storytelling.

The role requires directing in the field and turning around polished edits under tight deadlines, with a marketer’s eye to serve the brand. Applicants with no TV background are welcome.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience directing, producing, writing, creating video content.
• Familiarity with web-based live streaming production tools and platforms.
• Comfort with live, and live to tape workflows.
• Proficiency of Adobe Premiere Pro required; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, After Effects, Audition, Adobe Media Encoder).
• Experience with cinema cameras, DSLR cameras, audio mixers, microphones, and lighting equipment.
• Ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure, react quickly to changes.

Responsibilities

• Direct, produce, shoot and edit original video content across KERA's brands.
• Bring an eye for visually compelling footage in the field (lighting, set choice, sound, subjects, edit).
• Edit quickly and efficiently for multiple platforms — broadcast, social, digital.
• Produce organization promotional spots, sponsor spots, and TV fundraising campaign content, and comfortable with multi-cam directing in a live switch environment.
• Apply marketing and storytelling instincts to make every piece purposeful, not just polished.
• Collaborate with the Creative Services team to keep content moving across a busy, multi-brand pipeline.
• Stay up to date on visual trends, tools, and platform best practices.
• Occasionally empower colleagues across department to self-produce content.
• Develop innovative ways to enhance and elevate all content.
• Manage media assets and (or refine asset management practices at KERA).
• Perform other creative duties as assigned.

Skills

Directing video

Video production

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Live streaming tools

Live to tape workflows

Calm under pressure

Tools

Cinema cameras

DSLR cameras

Audio mixers

Lighting equipment

Job description

KERA is seeking a creative, fast-moving storyteller who can pick up a camera, find the shot, and turn it into something people want to watch, then repeat the process for multiple brands under the KERA family.

The Multimedia Producer will co-produce and direct with KERA colleagues across the organization. This individual will shoot and edit original content across all of KERA's brands including multi-media promotional spots, television fundraising campaigns, and stories that bring our community to life.

The ideal candidate is just as comfortable directing a shoot in the field as they are turning around a polished edit on a tight deadline. This individual will think like a marketer, not just an editor, and recognize that every cut serves the story and the brand.

KERA welcomes applicants who have never worked in a television setting.

This position is classified as FLSA exempt and is not eligible for overtime. The Multimedia Producer reports to the Creative Director and is a member of the Creative Services team.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct, produce, shoot and edit original video content across KERA's brands (KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, NTX Now, KERA Kids, Think, From the Top and more)
• Bring an eye for visually compelling, well-composed footage in the field (lighting, set choice, sound, subjects, edit, etc.)
• Edit quickly and efficiently for multiple platforms — broadcast, social, digital
• Produce organization promotional spots, sponsor spots, and TV fundraising campaign content, and comfortable with multi-cam directing in a live switch environment
• Apply marketing and storytelling instincts to make every piece purposeful, not just polished
• Collaborate with the Creative Services team to keep content moving across a busy, multi-brand pipeline
• Stay up to date on visual trends, tools, and platform best practices
• Occasionally empower colleagues across department to self-produce content
• Develop innovative ways to enhance and elevate all content
• Manage media assets and (or refine asset management practices at KERA)
• Perform other creative duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions.

• 3 years’ experience directing, producing, writing, creating video content
• Familiarity with web-based live streaming production tools and platforms
• Comfort with live, and live to tape workflows
• Proficiency of Adobe Premiere Pro required; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere,Illustrator, After Effects, Audition, Adobe Media Encoder)
• Experience with cinema cameras, DSLR cameras, audio mixers, microphones, and lighting equipment
• Ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure, react quickly to changes

BONUS IF YOU BRING:

• Experience with live video streaming/switching tools (e.g., Atem Pro and vMix)
• Comfort stepping into a technical director role for occasional live productions (training will be provided)
• Add an optional cover letter indicating why you’re excited about joining the KERA team.
• Include a portfolio of your video work (link or PDF).

SALARY RANGE
$62,000 - $72,000 annually, depending on experience

BENEFITS

• Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11)
• KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
• 401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
• Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
• Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth

LOCATION:
We expect that this position will work out of our Dallas office at least 50% of the time. (Equivalent to 20 hours per week). Time in office requirements are subject to change based on the needs of KERA and/or the position.

Posted By

Jose Carreon

Serving the country’s fourth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle as well through national shows Think and From the Top. For more than 65 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.

URL

http://www.kera.org