Rising Tide Interactive is strongly committed to employing our knowledge of the internet to create positive change – helping Democratic candidates as well as organizations who focus on promoting social justice. We’re a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to using data-driven strategy to achieve results that matter for our clients. We build winning digital programs by marrying our clients’ unique stories and goals with top-notch design, compelling narrative, and precise targeting.
Rising Tide Interactive is seeking an experienced video editor and manager to join our team as Associate Director of Video Production. The Associate Director of Video Production (ADVP) will build, lead, and collaborate with a team of editors (in-house, contractor, partner firms) who conceptualize and create video content that persuades and moves target audiences. The ADVP will bring experience creating video content in a fast-paced environment and an eagerness to push the envelope and constantly improve RTI’s creative strategy.
As part of the Creative leadership team, you will:
Create and edit digital videos from start to finish utilizing motion and visual effects, graphics, composited text, original and stock footage, animation
Build, manage, mentor, and lead a team of in-house editors to create compelling video content for a variety of digital platforms, translating edits and goals into concrete actions editors can take to improve deliverables
Direct external production partners and source and manage additional production vendors and contractors as needed
Manage and optimize file and footage storage and sharing in an all-remote environment and maintain RTI’s technical equipment
Collaborate with members of the Creative and Client Strategy teams to conceptualize videos in pre-production, ensure brand and messaging consistency on high-level video content in production, and identify opportunities for collaboration and improvement throughout the process
Ensure our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into all of our work
Actively participate in senior staff discussions and decision-making, as well as in business development and marketing
The Associate Director of Video Production reports to the Vice President of Creative, and frequently collaborates with Partners, VPs, creative staff, and client strategy staff on both internal and client-facing work.
We’re looking for:
Expert level proficiency in Adobe Creative suite, particularly Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro
A proven record creating political/advocacy and/or digital advertising video content in a fast-paced environment in editor and producer roles
Experience managing video editors and leading them to produce their best work
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting media management platforms and solutions
Professional demeanor; ability to communicate well with creatives and non-creatives at all levels and ability to navigate relationships with other creatives
An understanding of the importance of cultural competencies when speaking to diverse audiences
Knowledge of the entire video production process and experience creating video for a variety of platforms
Exceptional attention to detail, a strong sensibility for compelling pacing, sound, graphic and type design, and knowledge of how to capture people’s attention on digital platforms
Ability to shepherd a video concept or client goal into an effective, engaging video that’s on message, whether it’s generating entirely new creative concepts or creatively repurposing proven messages and concepts
Flexibility and resilience; ability to meet deadlines and work around obstacles by creatively solving problems with work output and communicating clearly with the team
Evolving understanding of the most up-to-date video software, tactics, and trends, ready to pivot whenever platforms change their rules, audiences begin to react differently, or test results provide insight into new best practices
Relevant details:
Salary band: $85,000-$95,000
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-funded health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for employee; healthcare flexible spending account; employee assistance plan; 401k plan with employer match; student loan repayment plan with employer match; monthly cell phone and public transit allowance; work from home stipend; professional development stipend; open leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays; and more.
This is a full-time, exempt position and evening and weekend work can be expected at key points during the election cycle.
This position is based in our office in Washington, DC. Due to COVID-19, all employees have the option of remote work through at least January 2023.
About Rising Tide:
Rising Tide Interactive works with Democratic and progressive campaigns, committees, PACs, and nonprofits to develop and implement the digital strategies that win races and create change. Since 2011, we’ve worked with clients like Sen. Tim Kaine, Eric Holder’s National Democratic Redistricting Committee, FWD.us, Voto Latino, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the Southern Poverty Law Center. We’re ready for our best election cycle yet in 2021 and 2022.
Excited about this role but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always looking for talented people of all backgrounds to join our team. We prioritize creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, please email hr@risingtideinteractive.com with the subject line “Accommodations Request”.
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