Video Specialist (Kids)

PragerU • Los Angeles, CA

12d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to promote American values through the creative use of digital media, technology and edu-tainment. We’re proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row. The Video Specialist role at PragerU is a dynamic, fast-paced position for a highly self-driven individual who thrives under pressure. This individual must be a well-rounded expert—capable in post-production and in the field—able to juggle multiple projects, collaborate across teams, and deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will bring an eagerness to explore and leverage the latest AI tools and has a genuine passion for kids content and storytelling. This job will be 80% post-production and 20% production.

Requirements

• Able to juggle a variety of concurrent projects in different phases with competing priorities.
• Flexible and able to “roll with the punches” within an ever-changing game plan.
• A true Team Player, proactive, helpful, honest, and calm under pressure.
• This is a no-ego environment where no task is too small.
• Quick to learn new processes, procedures, and technologies related to the job.
• Organized and able to follow SOP’s, learn show and brand standards, and implement notes.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A quick thinker and a fast learner, technologically savvy, and process-minded.
• Imperative to be able to communicate, prioritize, and self-manage.
• Willing and able to take direction from different leaders but also bring his/her ideas and thoughts to the table.
• An eye for quality and a passion for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Proficient with video post-production.
• Has an eye for crafting story, and for turning footage into narrative episodes within the guidelines of a show format or brand.
• Capable of filming & editing multiple videos and projects under very tight deadlines and short turnaround times.
• Able to process post-production audio and color-correction.
• Knowledge of codecs, file types, file structures, and post processes.
• Knowledge of After Effects & motion graphics highly desired.
• Knowledge of AI tools including ElevenLabs, Sora, etc.
• Able to work directly with multiple creative leads and managers to discuss and implement editorial notes.
• Able to take ownership of work, but also able to hand off work to be finished by someone else, or to pick up where others have left off, when necessary.
• Skilled with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects
• Skilled with ProTools and/or Audition (Logic Pro is a plus)
• Familiarity with finalizing video content for online distribution & social media
• Able to pull online source footage for re-cutting
• Willing to innovate and bring effective solutions to the team
• Capable of doing multiple videos and other projects quickly
• Able to work with other animators, editors, and other vendors
• Proficient with video production.
• Able to shoot on different camera types.
• Able to record quality sound on location.
• Possesses a strong understanding of outdoor & indoor lighting.
• Able to handle problems on the move and in the streets, from solving hardware issues to dealing with escalated social situations.
• Able to film content & troubleshoot effectively in studio and on location, both by him/herself without backup and as part of a team.
• Vigilance for spotting a filming opportunity as well as avoiding bad ones.
• Comfortable and composed when engaging with a variety of people, including pedestrians, and occasionally in hostile situations because of politically charged content.
• Familiarity with live streaming for social media.
• Familiarity with technical direction for live and live-to-tape pod casting.
• Adaptable to new elements and problems.
• Juggle a wide variety of concurrent projects in different phases for multiple departments.
• Flexible and able to “roll with the punches” within an ever-changing game plan.
• Imperative to be able to communicate, prioritize, and self-manage.
• Traveling may be required on a frequent basis.
• It may be required to fly, or to drive to a specific location in a rental car for long stretches of time.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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