Multimedia Production Specialist - Associate Director (NY)

About the role

The Multimedia Production Specialist will lead the strategy and execution of high-quality video and podcast content that supports KBRA's thought leadership, marketing initiatives, research distribution, and corporate communications efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end video production including concept development, scripting support, filming, editing, and final delivery.
• Produce executive interviews, research commentary, market outlook discussions, conference coverage, and firm-level messaging.
• Partner with subject matter experts to distill complex credit and macroeconomic insights into accessible, engaging audiovisual content.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand standards, regulatory considerations, and corporate communications protocols.
• Manage post-production workflows: sound mixing, audio level, graphic overlays, captioning, accessibility compliance, and final exports adhering to platform-specific requirements.
• Own production of KBRA’s podcast programming, including show development and format evolution, guest coordination, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Publish and distribute content across podcast platforms and develop repeatable production workflows and editorial cadence aligned with KBRA’s research calendar and marketing priorities.
• Maintain organized digital asset management systems for efficient reuse and archiving.
• Monitor audience engagement metrics and recommend refinements to optimize reach and impact.
• Serve as a trusted partner to Executive staff, Marketing, Business Development, and Research teams.
• Work directly with executives and senior stakeholders to prepare them for on-camera and audio appearances.
• Contribute to campaign planning discussions to ensure multimedia amplification is integrated into broader go-to-market initiatives.
• Provide guidance on the best multimedia practices across departments.
• Stay current on evolving digital video and podcast trends within financial services and B2B thought leadership environments.
• Serve as the firm’s technical lead for video and podcast production tools and workflows, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, After Effects, professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Manage external vendors, freelancers, and studio resources as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot audio/video equipment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in media production, with a strong portfolio.
• Strong technical expertise in video editing and audio post-production (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition).
• Experience filming on location and operating video production equipment, with an understanding of lighting, audio capture, and basic production best practices.
• Strong storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent project management with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills with proven effectiveness in engaging stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with lighting, camera setups, and remote recording tools (e.g., Megaphone, Zoom) preferred.
• Experience in a corporate or B2B environment.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, credit markets, capital markets, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with compliance review workflows in corporate communications environments.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in video editing and audio post-production (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition).
• Experience filming on location and operating video production equipment, with an understanding of lighting, audio capture, and basic production best practices.
• Strong storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent project management with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills with proven effectiveness in engaging stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Experience with lighting, camera setups, and remote recording tools (e.g., Megaphone, Zoom) preferred.
• Experience in a corporate or B2B environment.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Employee referral bonus program

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $160,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

Working in the office Tuesday–Thursday, with additional in-office time as needed to support production activities.