Communications and Production Assistant
Key Functions
- Produce video content (recording, editing, adding graphics, posting on multiple online platforms) for all NCUSCR uploads for U.S.-facing audiences, including videos of public programs, short interviews, special interview series, and short clips
- Work closely with the director of communications and digital content manager on implementation of short- and long-term communications initiatives
- Work with the communications team to develop strategies to increase the organization’s digital audience, expand digital media offerings, and manage curated content
- Report to the director of communications
Digital Production
- Edit videos and podcasts for upload and social media distribution
- Use existing knowledge and ongoing research to develop interview subjects for video interviews and series, with particular focus on finding new sources, diversity, and Chinese sources
- Research newsworthy topics and develop interview topics, questions, and potential subjects
- Manage digital production outsourcing with external freelance editors and studios
- Upload videos to strategically selected platforms depending on content, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and others
- Manage livestreams and act as videography outsourcing manager for major events
- Produce podcasts from most NCUSCR videos and upload to multiple platforms, including Libsyn and Soundcloud. Some audio editing required
- Coordinate identification of short video highlights with intern staff and direct interns when needed for production assistance
- Build web pages for digital media and edit where needed
- Link post-event content, such as videos, podcasts, and transcripts to event pages
Additional Responsibilities
- Design graphics and edit images for use in digital media, including interviews and short clips
- Upload selected audio files to transcription platform; coordinate with interns for transcript editing and formatting; upload transcripts for public use
- Graphic design support for special projects
- Train interns and staff on content production and Adobe tools, as needed
- Coordinate video and content production with communications coordinator for content sharing opportunities between U.S. and Chinese social media outreach
- Maintain and update the organization’s letterhead
- Design and update organizational business cards
Qualifications
- Background in China studies and/or international studies preferred; knowledge of and interest in China, the U.S.-China relationship, and international relations preferred
- Journalism, video production, graphic design, photo editing, or public relations experience is required
- Knowledge of videography skills for in-person and remote production, including but not limited to video technology, editing programs, staging, etc.
- Interest to learn new skills including video and audio production and editing, photo editing, graphic design as needed
- Effective analytical and writing skills required
- Ability to produce thoughtful content on deadline
- Highly organized, detailed oriented, and strong time-management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
- Must be available to film some events in-person and occasionally during the evening