National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC): Multimedia Producer

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The National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) is seeking a creative and technically skilled Multimedia Producer to lead our visual storytelling efforts and build our organizational capacity for producing compelling video and multimedia content. This role combines hands-on production expertise with strategic leadership, team management, and a forward-looking approach to emerging creative technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Directly manage our in-house Graphic Design Specialist, providing creative direction, skill development, and performance management

• Delegate design projects effectively, ensuring workload balance and professional growth opportunities

• Foster a culture of creative excellence, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Video Production & Creative Leadership

• Lead end-to-end video production for organizational needs including training content, promotional materials, and event coverage, providing video assets to support social media strategy

• Drive creative ideation and storyboarding processes, translating organizational objectives into compelling visual narratives

• Direct shoots, manage camera work, and execute all phases of post-production including editing, color correction, sound design, caption production and review, and final delivery

• Maintain and manage video production equipment, software, and asset librarie

Organizational Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver training programs that empower staff across the organization to capture high-quality video footage using smartphones and basic equipment

• Provide virtual and in-person coaching to staff attending major events to ensure we capture compelling B-roll, interviews, and event coverage

• Create simple guidelines, templates, and resources that enable non-production staff to gather usable content when professional production isn't feasible

• Build systems and workflows that make it easy for staff to submit footage and collaborate on video projects

Design Excellence & Best Practices

• Establish and maintain design best practices across all organizational touchpoints for all staff creating visual content

• Ensure brand consistency across video, graphics, presentations, and digital assets

• Research and share emerging design trends, tools, and techniques that can elevate our creative output

• Provide design consultation and feedback to colleagues across departments

Emerging Technology & Innovation

• Monitor and evaluate how AI is transforming video production, audio design, motion graphics, and creative workflows

• Test and implement AI-powered tools that can increase efficiency, enhance quality, or unlock new creative possibilities

• Position NDTC to capitalize on emerging creative technologies while maintaining authentic, human-centered storytelling

• Share knowledge and train team members on new tools and techniques

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide video assets that support the Curriculum team’s instructional video needs

• Provide video assets that support the Marketing & Communication team's social media strategy and broader organizational messaging

• Collaborate with Product & Tech and Political teams to understand content needs and deliver assets that support their objectives

• Work closely with the Marketing and Communication team to ensure video content integrates seamlessly into digital marketing strategies

• Build relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners when additional capacity is needed

Event Coverage & Field Production

• Travel to capture footage at major organizational events, candidate trainings, and political gatherings

• Direct interviews with elected officials, candidates, and other key figures when opportunities arise

• Manage on-location production logistics including equipment transport, setup, and troubleshooting

• Work efficiently in fast-paced, unpredictable event environments

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to include a comprehensive listing of responsibilities that are required to be executed by the employee. In order to best serve NDTC's mission, responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with reasonable notice provided.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 4-6 years of progressive multimedia production experience with at least 1-2 years managing direct reports or leading creative teams

• Proven people management expertise developing creative talent, providing constructive feedback, and delegating effectively

• Strong video production skills across the entire production lifecycle: concept development, storyboarding, directing, camera operation, lighting, audio capture, editing, color grading, and final delivery

• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition), or equivalent video editing and motion graphics platforms

• Design sensibility and visual storytelling ability with a portfolio demonstrating range across interview-style content, social media videos, event coverage, and narrative storytelling

• Teaching and coaching abilities with demonstrated success training non-technical colleagues to improve their content creation skills

• Understanding of emerging creative technologies particularly AI applications in video production, automated editing, audio enhancement, and motion graphics

• Technical versatility and comfort with professional production equipment as well as smartphone-based content creation

• Political and advocacy sector experience preferred with understanding of how to tell authentic, compelling stories that motivate civic engagement

• Organizational skills and project management with ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to thrive in a remote work environment and building relationships across distributed teams

• Travel flexibility with ability to travel for event coverage and production needs (typically 4-8 times per year)