Conservation International's (CI) Global Marketing + Communications division is dedicated to achieving a new global conservation ethic. We are looking for an experienced, creative, and multi-skilled Video Production Coordinator to join our team. The Coordinator will support video projects at CI on various levels. Responsibilities include maintaining CI's footage and video libraries, support pre- and post-production and location needs, logging and archiving footage, dubbing tapes, and editing of documentaties, b-roll, best shot reels, clips, and other short programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-production and location: maintain a database of talent contacts, maintain and administer production documentation (invoicing, billing, rights clearances,releases), track, coordinate scheduling, organize location shooting, troubleshoot on location, and provide camera back-up support on location (HDV and XDCAM).
• Post-Production Workflow Knowledge / Skills: coordinate scheduling, support for three Final Cut Pro editing stations, ingesting, Basic Final Cut Pro editing, create Quicktime movies in formats for different venues / devices (large screen projection, web, iPods, etc), asset management.
• Library Management: Organize assets and traffic distribution of assets to various locations via FTP, tape, and other means.

Working Conditions: This position is mostly within CI offices but may require a limited amount of domestic or international travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Skills: 

• Two - Three years video production experience
• This position will require strong project management skills to effectively manage what is expected to be multiple projects of various types with various deadlines. The person holding this position will also need to be adaptable to excel in a fast-paced environment with demands that can be expected to change on a weekly--and sometimes daily--basis.
• Asset management working with Final Cut Pro Server
• Familiarity with DVD Studio
• Basic Final Cut Pro editing
• Editing ability essential
• Experience working with HDV and XDCAM video cameras

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with multiple tape formats and creating Quicktime movies in formats for different venues / devices (large screen projection, web, iPods, etc)
• Familiarity with Motion and After Effects highly desirable
• Motion graphics ability a strong plus
• Basic writing and shooting skills a strong plus.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND: Cover letter and resume.