Multimedia Content Producer

Position:Multimedia Content Producer

Department:Communications

Office Location:The ideal candidate is located in New York, NY (Headquarters), but we are open to candidates located any of the following states or major metropolitan areas where Lambda Legal has an office: Atlanta, GA (Southern); Dallas, TX (South Central); Chicago, IL (Midwest); Los Angeles, CA (Western); or Washington, D.C.

Work Type Designation: Hybrid

• In-office presence will be required up to three days per week, depending on project demands, including capturing video, setting up and operating equipment, and utilizing an editing bay for post-production work.
• Work from Office and Hybrid employees must be able to commute to the Regional Office as their schedule demands.

Reports to:Senior Communications Director, Internal & External Campaigns

Union Status:C2. This is a union position

Annual Salary Range:$65,381 - $111,772.The salary for this role will be determined by a candidate's years of relevant experience related to the position, as well as their geographic region. Our salary scale steps start at 1 year or less and go up to 30+ years of experience.

Travel:This position requires travel regionally and nationwide up to 50%

• This role requires travel nationallyto capture photo and video content for events, cases, conferences, and in-person interviews with clients and staff. Frequency will depend on needs (ie. case development, rallies, critical events, etc.)

FLSA Status: Exempt / Full Time

Supervisory Responsibilities:Vendors and freelancers as needed.

Who We Are

Lambda Legal is a national advocacy organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Since 1973, Lambda Legal has used impact litigation and other advocacy tools to decriminalize same-sex relationships; challenge discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and people living with HIV in the workplace, in the home, in schools, in health care, and in the military; and protect LGBTQ+ families, including by winning and defending marriage equality. Our clients are not charged for legal representation or advocacy and Lambda Legal receives no government funding. Headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal also has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Washington, DC.

We believe that serving the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ and HIV communities requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. To be successful, we must approach our work with an understanding that discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status is not the only obstacle to achieving full formal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV; rather, we recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination, specifically including biases based on race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, education, and class. Considering this reality, we prioritize a proactive commitment to counteracting these biases and their compounding effects in the work we do, but also in how we work together as an organization.

Multimedia Content Producer

Lambda Legal seeks a passionate storyteller who understands how digital media uniquely drives information and action in today's media environment. The Multimedia Content Producer must love to create and produce content across all media - broadcast, streaming, online, social, mobile. The Multimedia Content Producer will manage the day-to-day production process (pre and post) and editing of original editorial and branded content for the Lambda Legal Digital Team. They will participate in campaign pitch sessions, lead video reviews, envision long-term projects, and collaborate with digital, legal, social, development, and communications stakeholders to shape content that aligns with Lambda Legal's brand, message, goals, and mission They can identify compelling stories and will guide the content creation process from conception to execution. The Multimedia Content Producer is a key member of Lambda Legal's Communications Team responsible for the creative and strategic direction driving the storytelling initiatives of digital in support of the organization's overall advocacy and fundraising goals. This position reports directly to the Senior Communications Director, Internal & External Campaigns.

What you'll do:

• Be the subject matter expert for photography, digital content, tools, technology solutions, and the vision to execute across multiple digital platforms.
• Creatively run productions from start to finish - including, developing comprehensive production plans, detail-oriented plans, and timelines, ideating on the overall tone, look, editing.
• Apply your keen news judgement and creative aesthetic for long-lead and rapid response content production.
• Effectively work, plan, and communicate with different teams cross-functionally in a fast- paced environment.
• Shoot and edit photos and video for digital, social, and mobile with an understanding of each distinct platform and how to diversify content.
• Oversee all aspects of production, including crew and production team(s), research, post-production, and timelines.
• Lead the editing and approval process for created content.
• Clearly receive and articulate plans, notes, and revisions.
• Create photo and video content for current and emerging social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
• Pitch and develop new series and formats to engage viewers to deliver impact, while working with Digital Director to achieve audience growth targets.
• Manage production budgets under the direction of the Senior Communications Director, Internal & External Campaigns, and negotiate rates with freelance crews and vendors when appropriate.
• Lead pre- and post-production on set (virtual or in-person) in an interview setting, for social and/or news clips.
• Adapt quickly to rapidly changing situations and be solution-oriented in approach to projects.
• Create and maintain a multimedia library and media archiving system.
• Be a data-driven individual with some audience development experience and/or understanding of how videos work across different digital platforms.

Who you are:

With the understanding that no one person will offer every desired skill and characteristic outlined below, compelling candidates will offer much of the following:

• Candidate must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable and adept at working with a remote manager. Someone who can and likes to work on multiple projects at a time.
• A qualified individual will have at least 4-5 years of experience in photo and video production and editing.
• Experience with and ability to edit in Final Cut Pro and/or Premiere, Photoshop, and proficiency in other video editing software such as After Effects.
• A strong background in content creation for social media on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and Facebook.
• Proven experience producing both short-form and long-form content across various platforms, from concept development to final delivery, ensuring high-quality storytelling and audience engagement.
• Experience developing compelling scripts and facilitating interviews to craft engaging narratives that align with brand objectives and resonate with target audiences across multiple platforms.Strong ability to ideate, storyboard, and edit compelling multimedia content, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and audience engagement goals.
• Proven experience in producing and setting up video and photo shoots, including coordinating with on-the-ground talent, setting up lighting, cameras, audio, and other necessary equipment to ensure high-quality content production.A creative with a keen editorial eye who enjoys telling stories and talking to people.
• A leader with attention to detail, and a collaborative nature.

Successful candidates will welcome the opportunity to work in a racially- and gender-diverse environment and to contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the breadth of the communities that Lambda Legal serves. Prior work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable. Experience working with other historically marginalized communities (in a professional or volunteer capacity) is also desirable.

All employees at Lambda Legal are expected to adhere to ethical conduct in all interactions and tasks, ensuring a positive and respectful workplace environment.

Why Work at Lambda Legal?

You get to do meaningful, life-changing work at a national level for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal also proudly offers competitive benefits for our team. We understand that our staff's dedication and effort are instrumental in achieving our mission. A highlight of the benefits we offer include:

• Medical benefits that begin on your start date
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (effective 30 days from your start date)
• Short & Long-Term Disability plans (effective 30 days from your start date)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (employer contribution and matching program begins after 90 days of employment)
• Paid Time Off:
  • Paid Vacation (15 Days)
  • Sick Leave (12 Days)
  • Personal Leave (3 Days)
  • Religious Observance Leave (3 Days)
  • Bereavement and Bereavement Anniversary Leave
  • Floating Holiday (1 Day)
• 12 paid holidays and 5 early office closures
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA/DC FSA) and Commuter Benefits
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Annual professional development fund
• $50 monthly mobile phone reimbursement
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Premium subscription to the Calm App
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of service at Lambda Legal (4 weeks for non-exempt positions and 8 weeks for exempt positions)

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Lambda Legal believes in creating a more equitable playing field for applicants and values the depth of relevant skills built through successful education, work, and life experiences. If your background and skills are a close match for this position, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Lambda Legal is committed to further building and maintaining a staff that reflects the full range of LGBTQ+, HIV-affected and allied communities, and is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Lambda Legal encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and gender-diverse people, women, people with abilities in multiple languages, immigrants, people living with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals living with HIV are all encouraged to apply.