What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Producer / Project Manager position at WeVote?
Volunteer: Creative Producer / Project Manager - This is a remote role (within the US)
Join the WeVote Movement
WeVote has an open volunteering position for a Creative Producer / Project Manager (2-3 hours per week) who wants to use their existing skills and learn new skills while helping strengthen American Democracy.
About Us
WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the execution of digital video series from pre-production through production and all the way to distribution
- Research topics and create scripts for existing digital video series
- Assist and manage Motion Graphics Designers and Video Editors with production elements and creative feedback
- Lead the creation of VO and sourcing music and other creative elements
- Manage and create team documents that track the phases of video production
- Provide creative and quality control for all video deliverables
- Manage video distribution across social channels
- Assist in creating a schedule for social media releases.
- Provide brief reports in meetings and via email about the status of key video projects.
- Follow up with video producers & contributors as deadlines approach, adjust schedules, and communicate changes.
- Assist with the overall video roadmap and objectives for the Video team by creating goals that align with the Marketing Strategy and Social Media Playbook.
- Help schedule and run Video team meetings ~ and attend some of the weekly Social Media team meetings.
- Facilitate communication within the team, and with other WeVote teams: Social Media, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting.
- Experience ideating, creating, and producing videos from start to finish, and a portfolio that demonstrates this
- 2-3 years of video production experience
- Understanding of video production processes, including editing and motion graphics.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Presentation and writing skills.
- An interest in and familiarity with video for social media, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- You want to help build and grow WeVote’s video team.
- At least 2-3 hours each week during our core team hours M-F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
- You are striving for personal excellence.
- A willingness to work with and support other volunteers
- You are currently located in the US and can work one or two hours that overlap with US PT per week.
Not Required, But Nice To Have.
- Video Editing, Motion Graphics, or Cinematography Skills
- Color Correction Skills
How to Apply
- Please make sure to include a link to your portfolio or reel in your cover letter.