Associate Video Producer

Crooked Media • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Crooked is hiring for an Associate Video Producer on the Video department reporting to the Associate Director, Production. This role will focus on assisting in the production of video content for a variety of platforms with a strong focus on YouTube. This role is based on-site (Mon-Fri) in our Los Angeles office, with the occasional evening record, and the opportunity to work from home on an intermittent basis. We are ideally looking for Los Angeles based candidates, or candidates willing to relocate before the start date.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working in a studio or production company setting OR similar length time in educational media studies and internships
• Ability to follow detail-oriented technical instructions
• Familiarity with Sony FX6 (or similar) cameras and an understanding of basic photographic principles - aperture, ISO, color temperature, frame rate, etc.
• Knowledge of safety standards for using camera/lighting equipment
• Video editing experience using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
• A knack for creative solutions when things don’t go as planned
• Ability to work under short deadlines
• Flexibility to work on some evening or weekend productions (planned in advance)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the conversion of Crooked pods into video content
• Work with a video producer to record the video of podcast recording sessions
• Collect and sync video and audio files for Post Production workflow
• Gather images, b-roll, and other assets to be utilized by the editors in Post Production
• Directly edit small segments like ad reads for the full episodes and short clips for release on social media
• Assist with the production of original video and rapid response content
• Work with video producer on pre-production research and asset gathering
• Assist with any in-studio or remote productions
• Organize footage, audio, and assets for Post Production
• Work with the Video Optimization Specialist to upload and publish video content
• Utilize templates to create thumbnails for YouTube releases
• Directly upload video content to platforms for publishing
• Assist and act as Camera Operator on Off-Site Video Shoots
• Work with Video Producers to set up and execute off-site video shoots
• Ensure the collection of footage at the end of a shoot for upload to Crooked drives for Post Production

Benefits

• Paid healthcare
• 401k match
• Generous vacation and paid leave including, sick, bereavement, pregnancy loss, and disability leaves
• 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Commuter reimbursement or paid parking
• Communications stipend
• Professional development opportunities
• Offices are closed at the end of the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed