Who you are

You are passionate about producing quality creative video that is designed specifically for a variety of digital platforms. You think about all the parts that go into making digital-first creative from ideation through delivery including pre-production, production, and post. You’ve worked at every level of the production pipeline and can manage directors, crew, producers, editors, and animators alike. You are in your element supporting the production pipeline just as much as you are executing elements yourself. You are detail-oriented and committed to making videos that break through the clutter. And you want to help elect Democrats and further progressive causes

Job Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead a high-performing team of in-house/contract video editors and animators, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment

• Manage tasks to operate in a 50/50 split of management and video production within a fast paced workplace

• Oversee the pre-production pipeline, ensuring seamless coordination from shot listing and storyboarding to staffing crew, selecting equipment, obtaining permits and clearances, and developing a comprehensive schedule for the day of the shoot, while adhering to budget and timeline constraints. Experience working with Union crews and signatories is a plus

• Support Gambit’s editing team and other cross-department projects by managing multiple simultaneous video deliverables, budgets, and project communications

• Take on the role of producer and/or director during the day of the shoot, meticulously managing and overseeing all aspects to ensure the production remains on schedule and within budget, and all elements and shots outlined in the scripts are captured and meet the creative vision. Experience working directly with candidates is a plus

• Give clear technical direction to achieve creative direction on video and motion based projects

• Manage video post production to interpret and incorporate feedback and edits in a timely and creative manner, while maintaining the overall vision and client brand standards 

• Stay updated on the latest pre-production, production, and post-production best practices and trends, continuously researching and exploring innovative techniques and technologies to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of video production processes

• Edit videos independently as well as troubleshoot and assist junior team members

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in a video director role. Ideally experienced in political or advocacy work specifically.

• Experience effectively managing video teams in an agency setting

• Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Experience in directing and coordinating shoots

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of video formats, resolutions, and codecs

• Superior management of assets, style framing, and delivery specifications within a high productivity environment

• Experience editing digital videos from start to finish in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects with attention to: pacing, timing, transitions, text animation, color grading, and audio mixing

• Proven ability to develop editors to mix, color, animate and design at a high level

• Experience in Cinema 4D a plus

This position will be fully remote. Due to the nature of political work, there will be expected evening and weekend hours especially leading up to November 2024. This is a cycle position that will end on November 30, 2024, with the possibility of full time based on performance and need. The salary range for the position is between $90,000 and $100,000, commensurate with experience. Gambit Strategies also offers company paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance as well as a 3% employer contribution to a 401k plan. We have an unlimited vacation package and a generous holiday schedule. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents. And we provide employee meal and snack benefits to help make working from home more enjoyable. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be prioritized for this position please apply directly through the Gambit website.
Any submissions through other links or portals may not be considered.