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National Audubon Society · 7 hours ago

Senior Video Producer

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $116K/yr

7+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Senior Video Producer will manage the entire video production process, collaborating with teams to create engaging content that supports Audubon's mission. This role requires strong visual storytelling skills and technical proficiency in video production, with responsibilities including filming, editing, and delivering high-quality video content.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Audubon staff to develop compelling concepts, scripts, and storyboards for video that reflect the organization’s mission and engage a wide audience

Contribute to the evolution of Audubon’s visual storytelling voice, exploring innovative styles, narrative formats, and video trends that enhance storytelling impact

Film high-quality video in a variety of settings, including in-studio interviews and field shoots in diverse habitats throughout the Western Hemisphere

Capture still photography to support multimedia packages or standalone editorial content

Travel across North, Central, and South America to document Audubon events, conservation initiatives, and field stories

Lead the post-production process, including editing footage, selecting scenes for maximum emotional and narrative impact, pacing, and continuity

Edit video for various platforms using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and other Creative Cloud tools

Incorporate music, narration, graphics, and animation, ensuring high production value and consistency with Audubon’s brand guidelines

Review, color correct, and optimize footage and still images to meet high visual standards

Ensure all final products meet accessibility standards, including captioning and audio descriptions where appropriate

Provide technical guidance, toolkits, and training to Audubon staff and freelance contributors as needed

Establish and maintain organized media asset libraries in Audubon’s Digital Asset Management system, including archival footage and project files, with appropriate metadata and backups

Ensure all videos undergo thorough quality control reviews and adherence to the Audubon brand prior to distribution or publishing

Stay informed on the latest video production trends, conservation media practices, and platform-specific requirements, recommending and implementing updates that keep Audubon content fresh and relevant

Maintain and foster a culture of safety

Other job-related duties as assigned by manager

Qualification

Video productionAdobe Creative CloudFluency in SpanishFinal Cut ProVisual storytellingPhotographyCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in film production, multimedia, communications, or a related field, with 7+ years of professional experience in video production, editing, motion design, or photography. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience will be considered

Fluency in Spanish a must

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience as a lead or senior video editor, with a proven portfolio of completed projects from concept to delivery

Brings a forward-thinking approach to content formats, distribution, and audience engagement across platforms

Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, and Photoshop

Proficient in Final Cut Pro and familiar with current video/audio workflows, file management, and asset archiving

Strong visual design sensibility, with a solid foundation in typography, color theory, layout, and visual storytelling

Demonstrated experience guiding freelancers or cross-functional partners

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to translate creative ideas clearly across teams

A collaborative, client-focused mindset, with the ability to integrate feedback from stakeholders while upholding creative integrity

Adept at managing multiple priorities, timelines, and projects in a fast-paced environment

Highly organized with sharp editorial judgment and attention to detail when reviewing footage, scripts, and story arcs

Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including sometimes heavy travel, field shoots, and tight production deadlines

Appreciation for birds and environmental conservation; passionate about using video as a tool to inspire action and connect diverse audiences with nature

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Company

National Audubon Society

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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Founded in 1905

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees