National Media Liaison (Disaster Response)
Operation Blessing – Virginia Beach, VA
Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking an experienced National Media Liaison to capture footage (video & stills) of disaster relief efforts in real time. This position will serve as a Videographer, Editor, and Associate Producer to support the Disaster Relief team. This key role is responsible for finding, shooting, editing and helping to produce stories and testimonials to be used for a variety of media sources.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge in television production, print journalism, communications media and/or public relations experience
- Strong ability to write, shoot, and edit feature stories
- Professional video experience including shooting, lighting, editing, and media formatting/conversion for web and television broadcast.
- Technical experience with remote LIVE broadcast using TVU or Skype.
- Exceptional skills with professional camera (Sony EX3 & Cannon 5D) and audio operation for broadcast.
- Exceptional editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and experience with Adobe After Effects,
- Technical experience with MPEG Streamclip, Picasa, and DSLR video production
- Ability to perform audio editing and mixing tasks
- Experience and proficiency with still photography
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with staff and public in a professional manner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to learn new software
- Flexible with ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to make business-related purchases on behalf of organization
- Required to travel and stay in the field for extended periods of time during disaster deployments
- Available to work flexible hours and travel on short notice
- Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Required to have a personal vehicle for non-disaster work responsibilities
Please include internet link to video portfolio.