What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer/Editor position at Pioneer PBS?
Tasks
- Videography primarily for Legacy and MACP funded programs
- Editing primarily for Legacy and MACP funded programs
- Maintaining technical consistency and quality control for Legacy productions in multiple formats (live, pre-recorded, studio-based, web formats, and so on)
- Staying current with trends and skills in editing, videography, graphics, program content and delivery via multiple formats
- Working with program producers, videographers, underwriting representatives, and others to prepare content for distribution
- Working cooperatively with representatives of all Pioneer departments to advance Pioneer’s mission through primarily legacy and MACP funded productions.
- Developing promos for legacy content
- Maintain a work schedule that is consistent with the needs of Pioneer, the production teams, with long hours as needed to complete productions, and as defined in consultation with your supervisor
- Work with peers at other MPTA stations on collaborative projects as needed
- Participate in Pioneer events and station-wide projects primarily for Legacy & MACP funded projects
- Work with photographers, editors, writers, researchers, narrators, web designers, underwriters, and others in a collaborative approach to deliver high-quality content to Pioneer audiences
- Develop related materials that “enhance, educate, or promote” the subject matter of legacy amendment content-continue to experiment on new platforms to widen the audience for the content created through social and other developing technologies.
Skills & characteristics needed
- Integrity to develop and maintain strong, trusting working relationships with other Pioneer staff, free-lance workers, and production team members
- Leadership to embrace teamwork and collaboration
- The ability to shoot and edit video for TV, the web, social platforms and other distribution systems as needed
- Technical skill and intuitive understanding for video and editing technologies—from software to closed captioning to audio and video standards--including the ability to assess and address problems in a complex system
- Understanding of, and ability to, utilize production lighting
- Ability for independent thought, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the foresight to involve leaders and management as needed to resolve problems early
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Accuracy and can be relied on to have exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication, people, and organizational skills
- An even temperament, even when working under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work long hours occasionally when production deadlines demand. Flexible, evening & on occasion overnights.
- Dedication to the mission of Pioneer PBS
- Respect for colleagues and for the mission of public television
- Public relations skills to build and maintain relationships with the public
- The ability to learn quickly, especially with technology
- Be a self-starter, show initiative
- Able to receive direction regarding content creation and complete assignments on time with minimal supervision, including working on your own.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
BA Journalism, Production or Mass/Comm or 3 years of related experience.
Additional NotesAbility to work well under deadlines is a must. In-state travel required, occasional out-of-state and even international travel. Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and/or working on a computer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Granite Falls, MN 56241: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18