Video Production Specialist

Pheasants Forever • Saint Paul, MN

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a visual storyteller to create compelling content that supports the organizations’ mission of upland habitat conservation. The Video Production Specialist produces visual content for internal and external audiences, ranging from cinematic documentaries and educational films to social media content and event coverage. The role documents people, landscapes, wildlife, and conservation efforts, and contributes to habitat restoration and wildlife conservation storytelling across the country.

Reporting to the Video Production Coordinator and working within the Marketing Team, the specialist manages productions from concept through delivery, collaborating with staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, freelance contributors, and vendors. The position is based remotely within the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area or in-office at the organizations’ headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. Regular travel, overnight trips, and extended field productions are common, especially during fall and winter hunting seasons. From September through January, long field days and overnight travel should be expected. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events is required.

The role produces documentary, branded, educational, and social-first content; develops concepts and production plans; conducts interviews; operates production equipment; manages post-production and asset archives; and coordinates schedules, budgets, approvals, travel, and deliverables. Work may take place in studios, offices, outdoor settings, and remote field locations, including in varying weather conditions.

The position requires advanced knowledge of camera, lens, lighting, grip, and audio equipment for hybrid photo and video production; proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Microsoft Office, and Outlook; strong video journalism, documentary, scripting, spelling, and grammar skills; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple deadlines. A strong professional video production portfolio is required. A bachelor’s degree in video production, photography, or marketing, or two to four years of relevant experience, is preferred; a strong portfolio and experience may substitute for formal education.

The salary range is $60,000–$65,000, commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience, with annual performance-based raises. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026, or earlier. The application deadline is open until filled.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, and audio equipment for hybrid photo and video production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
• Strong video journalism, documentary production, scripting, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, respond constructively to feedback, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating vendors, approvals, quotes, asset delivery, budgets, and travel logistics.
• Ability to use and maintain camera equipment in varied field conditions and travel for extended periods to remote locations.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional, creative video production.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events.
• A bachelor’s degree in video production, photography, or marketing, or two to four years of relevant experience is preferred; a strong portfolio and experience may substitute for formal education.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience producing outdoor, conservation, hunting, agricultural, or documentary content.
• Knowledge of social media content strategy and platform-specific video formats.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, color grading, and collaborative review workflows.
• Passion for conservation, wildlife, and upland hunting.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Produce documentary, branded, educational, and social-first content that advances organizational goals.
• Capture stories showcasing upland habitat conservation, hunting heritage, and the organizations’ impact.
• Manage productions from planning and field execution through editing, review, and final delivery.
• Develop story concepts, scripts, interview questions, and production plans.
• Conduct on-camera interviews and capture stories in controlled and unpredictable environments.
• Plan and execute video and photo shoots in studio, office, outdoor, and remote field environments.
• Select and operate cameras, lenses, lighting, audio equipment, drones, and supporting production tools.
• Travel for assignments, including overnight trips and extended field productions.
• Safely operate and maintain production equipment in varying weather conditions and remote locations.
• Coordinate shoot logistics, travel arrangements, permits, rentals, vendors, and production schedules.
• Edit long-form and short-form content using industry-standard software and workflows.
• Adapt content into platform-specific formats for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging digital channels.
• Assist with color correction, audio enhancement, motion graphics, captioning, and final asset preparation.
• Organize, archive, and maintain video and photography assets according to established standards.
• Identify efficiencies, emerging technologies, and production trends that improve output and workflow.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, freelancers, and vendors throughout production.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, approvals, and deliverables.
• Provide creative guidance and production expertise to internal stakeholders.
• Support organizational events and initiatives, including National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic and other assigned projects.
• Contribute visual assets supporting marketing, fundraising, membership, and volunteer engagement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and other insurance coverage plans are available.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200 per month for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees.
• Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual performance-based raises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level