Creative Producer / Project Manager

WeVote•Oakland, CA

14d•Remote

About The Position

WeVote has an open volunteering position for a Creative Producer / Project Manager (2-3 hours per week) who wants to use their existing skills and learn new skills while helping strengthen American Democracy. About Us WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 60 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at https://WeVote.US. See Twitter @WeVote. We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.

Requirements

Experience ideating, creating, and producing videos from start to finish, and a portfolio that demonstrates this
2-3 years of video production experience
Understanding of video production processes, including editing and motion graphics.
Strong organizational skills.
Presentation and writing skills.
An interest in and familiarity with video for social media, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
You want to help build and grow WeVote’s video team.
At least 2-3 hours each week during our core team hours M-F 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
You are striving for personal excellence.
A willingness to work with and support other volunteers
You are currently located in the US and can work one or two hours that overlap with US PT per week.

Nice To Haves

Video Editing, Motion Graphics, or Cinematography Skills
Color Correction Skills

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of digital video series from pre-production through production and all the way to distribution
Research topics and create scripts for existing digital video series
Assist and manage Motion Graphics Designers and Video Editors with production elements and creative feedback
Lead the creation of VO and sourcing music and other creative elements
Manage and create team documents that track the phases of video production
Provide creative and quality control for all video deliverables
Manage video distribution across social channels
Assist in creating a schedule for social media releases.
Provide brief reports in meetings and via email about the status of key video projects.
Follow up with video producers & contributors as deadlines approach, adjust schedules, and communicate changes.
Assist with the overall video roadmap and objectives for the Video team by creating goals that align with the Marketing Strategy and Social Media Playbook.
Help schedule and run Video team meetings ~ and attend some of the weekly Social Media team meetings.
Facilitate communication within the team, and with other WeVote teams: Social Media, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting.