Multimedia Communications Fellow

About the role

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is seeking a multimedia communications fellow to join its communications and outreach team to help advance PEC's mission and outreach objectives. This is a 40-hour per week position with flexible or varying hours. This one-year position is designed to give the fellow an opportunity to develop their photography and videography skills and portfolio, while actively contributing to PEC’s communications efforts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, script and produce high-quality videos suitable for use on PEC’s various communications channels.
• Deliver assigned content on schedule and within budget, with organizational brand identity and messaging priorities in mind.
• Prepare social media content for publication, optimized for audience engagement.
• Along with the multimedia communications manager, photograph and record video and possibly drone footage of outreach events, conservation projects, land use projects, landscapes/streetscapes, and staff in the field for use in print and digital communications.
• Quickly produce/finish edited and produced images and video for use in communications.
• Maintain and manage PEC’s library of photos and videos with the goals of preservation, organization and accessibility to staff and partner organizations; regularly identify and fill unmet photography needs.
• Maintain camera and video equipment and accessories; stay on top of the latest editing software technology; make recommendations for equipment and software improvements as appropriate.
• Assist with staff with the development of presentations, video and other products for use during meetings and public outreach events.
• Assist with PEC events and field projects as necessary (e.g. help with setup and breakdown, registration, parking, etc).

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and commitment to PEC’s core values, mission and vision.
• At least one year of audio/video/photographical visual storytelling experience in a professional or educational setting.
• Relevant portfolio that showcases video and photo experience for communications, storytelling, brand, and/or marketing initiatives, including short- and long-form content.
• Proficiency in the use of professional video editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects.
• Proficiency with photo editing software such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with professional-quality mirrorless or DSLR cameras.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and on numerous projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about messaging and to communicate complex information to a general audience.
• Demonstrated storytelling skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work some nights, weekends and holidays, as our events to be photographed or videotaped are occasionally held.

Qualifications

• At least one year of audio/video/photographical visual storytelling experience in a professional or educational setting.
• Relevant portfolio that showcases video and photo experience for communications, storytelling, brand, and/or marketing initiatives, including short- and long-form content.
• Proficiency in the use of professional video editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects.
• Proficiency with photo editing software such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Proficiency with professional-quality mirrorless or DSLR cameras.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and on numerous projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative abilities, including the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and work styles.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about messaging and to communicate complex information to a general audience.
• Demonstrated storytelling skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work some nights, weekends and holidays, as our events to be photographed or videotaped are occasionally held.

Skills

• Experience using drones for aerial photography and videography.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office software products.
• Understanding of nonprofit communications concepts, best practices, procedures and analytics.
• Knowledge/experience in environmental, conservation, and/or land use issues.

Benefits

This is a full-time, temporary position that is non-exempt / hourly with benefits, at a salary of $25/hour (equivalent of $52,000 annually). Benefits include:

• Two health plans (83% employer paid premium for employee only plan, 80% employer paid for added dependents)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability*
• Group Term Life*
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity insurances*
• HSA account (with employer match up to $750 per year)
• FSA accounts (health & dependent)
• 403(b) pension plan with employer contribution after 1 year of service with 100% vesting from day one
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• PTO leave – 24 days per year, accrued each pay period
• 1 day per year of paid leave to volunteer at another non-profit or charitable cause
• Salary continuation leave for employee or family illness – from 2 to 8 weeks fully paid leave eligibility every 24 months, depending on length of service
• Paid bereavement, jury duty and military service training leave
• Travel expense reimbursement
• Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules
• Cell phone reimbursement, up to $75 per month
• Professional development support
• Payment for relevant licenses & professional membership fees.

*Indicates that this insurance premium is 100% paid by PEC for employee’s coverage.