The Ford Foundation is hiring a Multimedia Producer, based in New York, NY. Details:
The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation; advance human achievement. This has been our purpose for almost half a century.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Multimedia Producer will play a key role developing multimedia content that furthers program goals and institutional objectives. The Multimedia Producer will be able to conceptualize and produce highly innovative pieces to support wed-based, environmental and presentation projects.
The Multimedia Producer will create content that will live on the website, will be shared with other social change-makers and organizations, and will be used during live programming and presentations.
• Develop concepts for short- and long-form multimedia pieces
• Use excellent visual storytelling skills to produce pieces integrating a wide range of media
• Work with program staff to learn about foundation initiatives
• Generate scripts, storyboards, and schematics based on initiatives
• Manage each multimedia project from start to finish
• Find, select and assign work to the appropriate vendors, including videographers, animators, graphic designers, map makers and orders when needed for implementation
• Plan shoots when necessary, including scouting locations, reserving equipment, hiring crew, making logistical and transportation arrangements
• Develop scopes of work
• Establish schedules
• Create/manage budgets
• Assure each phase of projects gets appropriate approvals
• Confidently articulate ideas to groups, large or small
• Capture and archive raw and finished assets and media
• Stay abreast of rich media techniques, emerging technologies and latest web trends
• Provide strong knowledge of web design/usability principles
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 3-5 yrs experience as a multimedia producer
• Excellent conceptual and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to create and script compelling narratives
• Excellent visual sense, project management skills, high energy, interpersonal skills, team work, and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Ability to quickly grasp complicated subjects, troubleshoot ahead of time and an unwavering attention to detail are essential
• Demonstrate senior-level knowledge of a broad range of design, code and presentation tools including but not limited to Adobe Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop; HTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, Action Script 3; Premiere After Effects, PaperVision.
• BA/BS or equivalent combination of experience and education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Understand social justice
• Video and sound editing
• Creating and integrating graphics, animation, sound effects and music
• International experience
Grade: 129- Exempt
Salary: is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.
To apply for employment, please visit www.fordfoundation.org/employment to submit your cover letter, resume including salary information, and links to your website or reel.
Excellent benefits include Foundation-paid comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, generous vacation, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.