Digital Media Producer

Description

Position Overview: 

The idea candidate is a storyteller at heart, both visually and narratively. You are scrappy and resourceful in re-purposing assets, making stock beautiful, and in creative ways. In this role, you will work with the Seattle Symphony's marketing, development, artistic and operations teams. The right candidate will blend strong visual skills, creative ideas, and storytelling to deliver content that raises the creative bar. 

Essential Job Functions:

· Highly skilled in all aspects of content development, including script writing, budgeting, pre-production planning, interviewing.

· A hands-on producer who's willing to grab a camera to shoot a rehearsal, film an interview or b-roll as opportunities arise.

· Create and edit digital content for Seattle Symphony+ (our streaming service), YouTube and other social media platforms including artist interviews, sizzle reels, title sequences, trailers, explainers, talking-heads, presentation show elements, and short-form documentaries. 

· Obtain necessary approvals and communicate plans to relevant stakeholders; ensure brand consistency across projects.

· Works closely with the graphic design team to ensure cohesive brand standards by carrying over design concepts to all digital assets.

· Works with operations team to coordination content related to concert streaming, including potential broadcasts scripts, and other concert related materials for the production team. 

· Project manages cross-departmental content creation timelines, routing, and editing as needed.

· Manage video and photo archives in collaboration with other team members and departments.

· Monitor trends in the digital space and continually explore and evaluate new content opportunities.

· A strong knowledge of classical music is desired, but not required.

· Concert duty and event attendance as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

 ·  Strong organizational skills with ability to deftly handle multiple projects simultaneously

 ·  Familiarity with Brightcove, Asana and QuickBase preferred, but not required.

 ·  Flexible schedule, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends if needed.

 ·  Solid writing, editing, and proofreading skills

 ·  Good visual and film design sensibilities

 ·  Proficient on both Mac and PC computer platforms

 ·  Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and experience working within Sitecore or other CMS.

 ·  Desire to learn and keep up to date with the latest trends and best practices in streaming      technology.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical requirements described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·  Regular activities include frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and bending, climbing of ladders and working from heights 

· This position will frequently require pulling, lifting and climbing stairs.

· Ability to speak, hear and communicate clearly while handling staff inquiries, telephone calls and customer requests.

· Specific vision abilities require close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing, entering and/or analyzing data.

· This position requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard and regular pinching, picking up and holding pencils and other desk tools.

· Must have the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Benefits

 ·  Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (PPO, low deductible)

 ·  Employer paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance

 ·  Employer paid ORCA pass for Metro, Sound Transit, the WA State ferries, or other public transport system

 ·  403b retirement savings plan with employer matching at 1 year

 ·  10 days Vacation Time, 10 days Sick Time

 ·  2 personal days

 ·  11 paid holidays per year

 ·  Your birthday off!

 ·  Employee Assistance Program

Benaroya Hall values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EOE) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other character