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Video SpecialistPragerU • Los Angeles, California, United States
Video Specialist

Video Specialist

PragerU • Los Angeles, California, United States
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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 high-energy, detail-oriented, and highly self-managed position. This individual needs to be an all-around video expert, capable of taking on multiple projects, traveling, and working with the PragerU team to produce great content that educates and engages viewers, donors, and the team. This is an all-hands-on-deck team in an extremely fast-paced setting. Ideal candidate MUST have editing, camera, and lighting experience.

Duties and Responsibilities :

This is a primarily creative position rather than a strategic one, though there are opportunities for strategic input.

  • 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.
  • Able to handle problems on the move and in the streets, from solving hardware issues to dealing with escalated social situations.
  • 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.
  • Comfortable and composed when engaging with a variety of people, including pedestrians, and occasionally in hostile situations because of politically charged content.
  • Familiarity with live streaming for social media.
  • 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.
  • A knowledge of codecs, file types, file structures, and post processes.
  • Knowledge of After Effects & motion graphics highly desired.
  • 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.
  • 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 will 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 :

  • Skilled at running different types of cameras
  • Skilled at lighting and running sound
  • Skilled at editing, sound editing, and color correction
  • Light animation skills (Usually graphic overlays and lower thirds, but there will also be slight 2D animation needs)
  • 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
  • Comfortable speaking with celebrities and all types of presenters
  • Other Requirements :

  • A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure.
  • Quick to learn new processes, procedures, and technologies related to the job
  • Organized
  • Able to handle multiple projects at a time
  • 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
  • How to Apply : First review our website at www.prageru.com . Read our annual report here . Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.

    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 - $90,000+. 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.

    An error page could appear for several reasons. If a technical issue occurs while applying, we suggest double checking a few things. Click here for additional information .

    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.

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