Description
Consultancy – 6 months: Multimedia Producer, Location: New York, U.S.
Founded in 2000, The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Through its Social Justice Program, Arcus works to advance equality globally for all sexual orientations and gender identities. Through its Conservation Program, Arcus works to conserve and protect the great apes. The Foundation has offices in Kalamazoo, Michigan, New York City and Cambridge, U.K. For more information about the Arcus Foundation please visit www.arcusfoundation.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Multimedia Producer is an experienced web and online video editor with fluent English language ability and in depth experience in human rights, conservation and experience in multimedia reporting for nonprofit or non-governmental organizations. This candidate will be responsible for producing, curating, disseminating and managing timely and relevant information through the Arcus Foundation’s multiple social media channels, and establishing new channels where relevant. The candidate must be able to create content that enhances the Foundation’s messaging and positioning, using language that connects with grantees and partners, the media, policymakers, international and national government bodies, academic institutions and the general public. Candidates will be highly skilled in multimedia content production with experience in online community management, and be collaborative, confident and capable of thriving in a deadline-oriented environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, develop, curate and disseminate timely, accurate and relevant information in a range of media (text, video, audio) through multiple channels targeted at key audiences.
- Manage social media communities and interactions, drawing out influencers and promoting key messages
- Measure and demonstrate impact through collection and publication of periodic metrics
QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in journalism or related field required. Advanced degree desirable.
- 8 years professional multimedia experience
- International experience in human rights and conservation preferred.
- Hands-on professional experience with online information sources and tools, including social media and networking tools
- Proven track record working in close knit, multi-cultural teams in global time zones
- Applicants must be available full time in New York between October 2012 and March 2013 and must hold U.S. work authorization
Salary
Payment is commensurate with experience.
Application Process
Please send resume and cover letter to contact@arcusfoundation.org. Indicate "Multimedia Producer” in the subject line.
Mailed applications are not accepted for this assignment. Deadline for applications: September 21st, 2012.
The Arcus Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. The Arcus Foundation strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual's race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and weight, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, arrest record and any other characteristic protected by law.
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