The Atlantic Council seeks a talented, motivated, and creative video producer and project manager to join our team. This person will oversee the production process for a wide range of videos, including social media videos, sizzle reels, promotional videos, and longform interview series.

The ideal candidate will have good editorial judgment, creativity, flexibility, and a strong interest in foreign affairs and international news. They will have strong written and oral communications skills and understand innately what makes a good story and how to distill complex information into a digestible format. They will be highly organized with strong attention to detail, and an ability to multitask and prioritize across overlapping deadlines.

This position is based in our Washington DC headquarters on a hybrid schedule. Pay is commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers starting at $65,000.

Job Responsibilities

• The producer will manage the logistics and content of video output through every step of the process. They will work with internal and external clients to get work done.
• Develop production plans, including timelines with deadlines and cost estimates for projects.
• Hire contractors and manage contractor relationships.
• Produce video interviews on location and virtually.
• Write scripts and questions for videos and series.
• Pitch ideas and oversee pre-production, production and post-production of videos.
• Edit videos for distribution across multiple platforms.
• Produce news analysis videos for social media.
• Innovate our video work. Work closely with programs and centers to generate ideas for new formats and specific videos along with strategies to execute them.
• Commission graphics and source b-roll, music, and other production elements.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have three years of experience in video production.
• Passion for digital media and journalism and its fast-paced approach to content production.
• Video editing using Adobe Premiere. After Effects experience preferred.
• Interest in politics, policy and international affairs.
• Strong research and writing skills, organizational skills, news judgement, and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with senior officials, scholars, journalists, staff, and interns. Ability to explain video production to people who are unfamiliar with the process.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Familiarity with YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Twitter, and other video and digital media platforms.
• Filming experience preferred.
• B.A./B.S. or equivalent.

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