Video Production Manager

Who We Are:

Zearn is the nonprofit educational organization behind Zearn Math, the top-rated math learning platform used by 1 in 4 elementary-school and more than 1 million middle-school students nationwide. Zearn Math supports teachers with research-backed curriculum and digital lessons proven to double the learning gains of a typical year of instruction. Our instructional materials – including 450+ hours of digital math learning – are free for teachers and families. Zearn also offers school and district- and statewide licenses and professional development to support implementation.

Everything Zearn does is driven by the belief that every kid can be a math kid. Learn more about us at https://about.zearn.org/.

We are on a mission to ensure that all children love and learn math, and we’re looking for a talented Video Producer & Production Manager to work closely with Zearn’s Production Director and Curriculum Authors to produce high-quality, engaging video products including student lessons and teacher professional development videos.

What This Role Will Do:

• Set and execute production calendar:
  • Organize and schedule on-site shoots and remote recordings
  • Maintain shot lists, including for pickups and other needs
  • Secure production crew for shoots
• Directly support pre-production and production days
  • Meet with Curriculum Authors to discuss their lessons’ needs, helping them with approaches to any concepts including proof-of-concept tests before filming
  • Record “lofi” pre-production test footage to try out props or test approaches to a given shot.
  • Attend shoots to facilitate smooth operation of the studio and support Curriculum Authors and crew as needed, especially with shots involving specialty props
  • Maintain studio inventory and wardrobe, acquiring new wardrobe and props as needed
  • Photograph props or other setups as required for product team
• Build and manage relationships between internal stakeholders and external contractors and vendors, anticipating needs and offering solutions
  • Manage and coordinate technical needs between production crew and post-production vendor, sourcing new crew or vendors as needed
  • Coordinate file deliveries and archiving
  • Manage relationships with cast of in-app teachers (talent) including auditioning, onboarding, and scheduling new teachers
  • Coordinate with external casting director or producing partners for lessons involving children
• Manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify and deliver improvements to creative and technical processes and systems

What You’ll Bring To The Role:

• 3-5+ years’ professional experience as a Video Production Manager/Producer
  • A plus if experience is in educational/instructional or non-profit content
  • Another plus if you are bilingual in Spanish

• Proven track record building and managing relationships with vendors and colleagues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Asana is a Plus
• Flexibility in scheduling: because we film with real teachers, there will be weekend shoots up to 1-2 days/month

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines, adjust to changing demands, and juggle multiple priorities

• A commitment to Zearn’s mission of providing an exceptional education to all children
• A desire to join an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment at a high-growth organization

Location:

This role will work out of our Manhattan and Orange, NJ studios (both are near a mass transit station), however part of the work may be done remotely from your home office. Additionally, you may be asked to travel as needed for business or for team building purposes.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K matching, parental leave, a generous Holiday policy and a flexible PTO policy. We also offer a collegial and passionate culture and the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of children.

Zearn is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.