What are the responsibilities and job description for the Video Editor position at Asia Society?
DEPARTMENT: Digital and Communications
REPORTS TO: Director, Communications and Marketing
Reporting to the Director, Communications and Marketing, this role works closely with members of the Digital and Communications team as well as staff across Asia Society’s global operations. This role manages all video production related to the organization’s New York programming and global initiatives and manages an onsite studio used for interviews, assisting staff and experts in its use as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Edit video footage from Asia Society’s New York events and produce promotional and creative videos related to Asia Society programming and initiatives, which cover a wide variety of subject matter: visual and performing art, policy, current affairs, education, and more. Coordinate with internal AV staff as nee
ded.Oversee the branding and archiving of all Asia Society videos, ensuring consistency in quality and style. Manage and maintain Asia Society’s video archi
ves.Ensure that Asia Society videos are posted promptly and accurately on AsiaSociety.org and our YouTube channel, and that our videos follow quality and branding guideli
nes.Create and implement best practices guidelines for video for the global Asia Society network. Liaise with staff from all Asia Society centers and departments regarding their video needs and out
put.Remotely manage and coordinate workflow with a Manila-based video edi
tor.Collaborate with social media team as needed to create and optimize video clips across platforms (YouTube, Instagram, etc.) and help monitor video performance. Handle occasional live streaming of events on YouTube and other social media platfo
rms.Oversee video equipment and budget, and ensure our gear and recording studio meet the organization’s ne
eds.Serve as quality control and technical advisor to Asia Society’s global podca
sts.Perform other duties as assig
ned.REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s
degreeThree to four years related experience ideating, filming, editing, and producing
video.Experience working in a fast-paced online environment pref
erred.Experience producing promotional, event, documentary and narrative style v
ideos.Experience capturing and lighting high-quality video in the studio and
field.A track record of distributing video to an online aud
ience.Familiarity with analytics and other performance me
trics.Enthusiasm about Asia and what we do. Background in Asian studies or proficiency in an Asian language a
plus.Skills and Competencies
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator. Proficiency in Final Cut Pro
a plus.Excellent editorial judgement and the ability to pitch creative and executable
ideas.Confidence in making quick editorial decisions and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced envir
onment.Ability to manage multiple projects at once, and hit dea
dlines.A proven self-motivated, self-sufficient, self-starter. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a wide variety of
people.Highly organized and detail or
iented.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with content management systems (Drupal, WordPress,
etc.).Strong writing and editing skills
a plus.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Compensation within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity.
Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development hours, and more. Please visit asiasociety.org/about/careers and click on “Employee Benefits” to view our full benefits summary.
Benefit package highlights:
An HRA plan is available to supplement our m
edical plan.After 1 year of service (1,000 hours), the Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to an eligible employee’s 403(b) account, regardless of whether the employee makes their own co
ntributions.The Asia Society offers Self-Development time off, including Self-Development Summer Fridays between July 4th andd Labor Day.
ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:
Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has 16 Global Centres around the world.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed appl
ication online:https://asiasociety.org/new-york/video-editor?check_logged_in=1
A completed application must include:
Resume OR CV Cover letter, Salary requirements
Subject line: VIDEO EDITOR
Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000