Senior Video Producer

Summary

Join Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) as a Senior Video Producer and contribute to impactful video content creation. You will manage all phases of video production, from pre-production to post-production, focusing on renewable energy but supporting other content areas as needed. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to produce high-quality, compelling visuals for various platforms. This remote position requires domestic and international travel. The ideal candidate possesses extensive video production experience, strong technical and creative skills, and a commitment to ACE's mission. The role reports to the Senior Director of Video and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in video production with proven success leading complex projects from concept to delivery
• Deep expertise in all phases of production (pre-production, field, post-production), with strong creative, technical, and editorial skills
• Extensive experience conducting interviews, directing on-location shoots and subjects, and producing narrative-driven content
• Experience filming with Canon Cinema product line
• Advanced editing skills (Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Creative Suite), with a strong portfolio demonstrating technical ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize feedback and collaborate across teams
• Highly organized and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and passport, reliable transportation access, and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, including to rural or remote locations
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, inclusion, and storytelling that uplifts underrepresented voices

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute video content for various digital platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, priorities and standards
• Research, source and coordinate compelling subjects and stories that meet organizational KPIs; Prepare beat sheets with interview questions and details to optimize time in the field
• Build rapport with and direct subjects, conduct interviews and capture engaging visuals from the field
• Edit captivating and succinct narratives in a refined and efficient manner, taking into account direction and feedback from internal stakeholders during review stages
• Manage multiple video projects simultaneously, including rapid response production and turnaround, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to project requirements and high-quality output
• Travel for production, (sometimes on short notice) both nationally and internationally
• Collaborate with Storytelling Team, outside vendors and across teams to ensure project success
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including team leads and potential subjects, to understand priorities and needs to deliver exceptional video content
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of our video production processes and workflows, including media management, as well as new ideas and perspectives to support the team in achieving our goals
• Perform other video production-related tasks as needed to support ACE and its partners
• Adapt to the evolving needs of a fast-paced organization with flexibility and creativity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with animation and motion graphics
• Understanding of digital marketing strategies and video optimization for diverse platforms
• FAA-licensed drone pilot (or willingness to obtain certification with organizational support)
• Experience in scriptwriting and story development
• Previous international production experience
• Subject-matter expertise in climate, renewable energy, civic engagement, or democracy spaces

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403b retirement savings plan
• Vacation
• Sabbatical
• Paid Parental Leave
• 2 Floating Holidays
• 2 Community Service Floating Holidays
• Sick time
• Two weeks of full-staff time off (July 4 week and Christmas-New Years week)
• 13 observed holidays