Video Producer / Editor

Kite & Key Media is seeking candidates with experience creating short-form video content for digital media. We are interested in candidates with a background in producing, editing, and/or motion graphics. Candidates must demonstrate strong creativity, storytelling ability, and an interest in public policy.

There are full-time and contract-based positions available; the roles can include a mix of all or some of the following list of responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Video production – lead and/or support all phases of projects from pre-production to production, and through post-production. May include research, music/sfx/voice-overs, editing, graphics, titling, and other raw media management.
• Basic and complex video editing tasks - editing video in post-production to conform to house style and rhythm. Polishing videos with appropriate typography, branding, etc.
• Work with executive producers to create and maintain editorial workflows.
• Sourcing and securing assets for approved storyboard.
• Generating auxiliary content for video promotion such as highlight reels, social media excerpts, GIFs, etc.
• Assisting with archiving of full video project files and asset packages.

Experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Experience with video production—from concept through completion (or specific parts of process — e.g., graphics — as applicable)
• Deep familiarity with Kite & Key’s video voice and style
• Creative drive to explore new approaches to video storytelling
• Passion for social media and platform-specific video creation and distribution
• Have a full understanding of the legal landscape and knowledge of content rights and licensing
• At least three years of relevant experience in Adobe Premiere, including integrating video and visual effects/motion graphics and proficiency in Adobe After Effects (full Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus)
• Ability to work well in a team setting, sharing new ideas and welcoming constructive feedback

To be considered for a full-time or contract-based position, please make sure to do ALL of the following:

• Submit BOTH a cover letter and resume.
• Indicate whether you are looking for a FT or contract-based role.
• Include a link to your portfolio of work samples or reel and be sure to detail your role and contributions to the presented work.
• Include language that details your interest in public policy work and Kite & Key Media.
• Be specific about your skill set; identify the parts of the responsibility list for which you have experience and interest.

Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected].