Media Production Manager
FHI 360
- USA
- $95,000-106,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manages all phases of photography and video productions for SMC’s HIV communication campaign contract; includes contributing to the development of strategy for multiple micro campaigns; serving as primary client contact for all production related requests; and overseeing work of subcontractors and vendors.
- Coordinates with in-house graphic designers, subcontractors, vendors, other team members, and clients to establish operating procedures, workflow, and timelines relevant to productions.
- Develops systems and processes to effectively complete task deliverables of high quality that are delivered on time and within budget.
- Monitors and addresses client issues in a timely manner, keeping senior project managers apprised of status and progress.
- Effectively works with other task managers and special initiative leads to identify opportunities for collaboration and efficiencies.
- Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
- Contributes to business development efforts, including proposal strategy and tactics, partnering recommendations, budget assumptions, and writing of technical sections.
- Participates in the development of relevant trainings for clients and colleagues.
- Works collaboratively within SMC, US Programs, and across FHI 360 on relevant communication-related opportunities.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Demonstrated experience in multimedia communications and storytelling, including conceptualizing, planning and directing productions, filming, editing, and writing, mastery of Adobe Premiere a plus.
- Experience working on Spanish-language productions a plus
- Superior written and verbal communications skills and ability to transform scientific and technical information into compelling and accessible stories in a creative and meaningful way.
- Experience supporting US government or health-related non-profit communication projects.
- Experience working with a multi-faceted team that includes communication specialists and graphic designers.
- Ability to meet fast-paced project deadlines and adapt to changes in direction.
- Sound, professional judgment for making project-related decisions.
- Evidence of successful project management.
- Skilled in developing strategies and implementing detailed tactical plans.
- Ability to influence, motivate and collaborate with others.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to prioritize and competently manage a variety of activities with multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner
- Respect for deadlines and budget.
- Passion for working in a mission-driven organization.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Develops and recommends solutions to management to meet departmental and company needs.
- Mentor and oversee junior staff in delivery of discrete projects.
- Typical reports to a Director.
- Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs or a Related Field.
- Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of progressive work experience in broadcast journalism, web journalism, corporate communications, public health, international development, or public policy, including 3+ years in multimedia work
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
- Less than 20%