Video Specialist (Kids)

PragerU; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PragerU in Los Angeles is seeking a Video Specialist to manage fast-paced post-production and some production duties. You will craft narrative episodes from footage, edit on tight deadlines, and leverage AI tools to enhance content.

The role emphasizes collaboration with creative leads, on-set shooting, lighting and sound capture, and delivering high-quality videos for online distribution.

Qualifications

• Strong post-production proficiency with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience filming on set and in studio environments.
• Knowledge of codecs, file types, and post processes.
• Familiarity with AI tools for editing and voice work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 80% post-production duties; 20% production duties.
• Shoot on different camera types and record quality sound on location.
• Edit multiple videos under tight deadlines and meet brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with editors, animators and managers to implement notes.

Skills

Story crafting

Video editing

On-set shooting

After Effects

Color correction

AI tools ( ElevenLabs )

Adobe Creative Suite

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Audition/ProTools

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, California (on-site)

Our mission is to promote American values through the creative use of digital media, technology and edu-tainment. We’re proud to be voted among the "Best Place to Work in Los Angeles" by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row.

The Video Specialist role at PragerU is a dynamic, fast-paced position for a highly self-driven individual who thrives under pressure. This individual must be a well-rounded expert-capable in post-production and on set-able to juggle multiple projects, collaborate across teams, and deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will bring an eagerness to explore and leverage the latest AI tools and has a genuine passion for kids content and storytelling.

Duties And Responsibilities

This job will be 80% post-production and 20% production.

The Video Specialist should be proficient with video post-production.

• Has an eye for crafting story, and for turning footage into narrative episodes within the guidelines of a show format or brand.
• Capable of filming & editing multiple videos and projects under very tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
• Able to process post-production audio and color-correction.
• Knowledge of codecs, file types, file structures, and post processes.
• Knowledge of After Effects & motion graphics highly desired.
• Knowledge of AI tools including ElevenLabs, Sora, etc.
• Able to work directly with multiple creative leads and managers to discuss and implement editorial notes.
• Able to take ownership of work, but also able to hand off work to be finished by someone else, or to pick up where others have left off, when necessary.
• Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Skilled with ProTools and/or Audition (Logic Pro is a plus)
• Familiarity with finalizing video content for online distribution & social media
• Able to pull online source footage for re-cutting
• Willing to innovate and bring effective solutions to the team
• Capable of doing multiple videos and other projects quickly
• Able to work with other animators, editors, and other vendors

The Video Specialist should be proficient with video production.

• Able to shoot on different camera types.
• Able to record quality sound on location.
• Possesses a strong understanding of outdoor & indoor lighting.
• The right candidate should be able to film content & troubleshoot effectively in studio and on location, both by him/herself without backup and as part of a team.
• Vigilance for spotting a filming opportunity as well as avoiding bad ones.
• Familiarity with live streaming for social media.
• Familiarity with technical direction for live and live-to-tape pod casting.

The Video Specialist should be adaptable to new elements and problems.

• Juggle a wide variety of concurrent projects in different phases for multiple departments.
• Flexible and able to roll with the punches within an ever-changing game plan.
• Imperative to be able to communicate, prioritize, and self-manage.
• Traveling may be required on a frequent basis. It may be required to fly, or to drive to a specific location in a rental car for long stretches of time.

Successful Candidates Will Possess

• Able to juggle a variety of concurrent projects in different phases with competing priorities.
• Flexible and able to roll with the punches within an ever-changing game plan.
• A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure. This is a no-ego environment where no task is too small.
• Quick to learn new processes, procedures, and technologies related to the job.
• Organized and able to follow SOP’s, learn show and brand standards, and implement notes.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A quick thinker and a fast learner, technologically savvy, and process-minded.
• Imperative to be able to communicate and priorit out…??
• Willing and able to take direction from different leaders but also bring his/her ideas and thoughts to the table.
• An eye for quality and a passion for excellence.

What We Do

We promote American values through educational videos for people of all ages. People come to PragerU for a variety of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: They want to grow-intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.

Salary Range

The salary target for this role is $75,000 - $95,000+. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note that we constantly have ideas and concepts pitched to us which we appreciate. Most ideas and concepts are not protectable and are freely available for the public and PragerU to use or modify and use. From time to time where they are not, you agree that by presenting these ideas and concept, and in consideration of PragerU reviewing these ideas and concepts, you hereby grant to PragerU an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free and non-exclusive license to use, modify and exploit for any purpose any ideas and concepts and any expressions of those ideas and concepts. Nothing herein precludes you from using any ideas or concepts presented.