Video Producer

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) is dedicated to advancing general aviation (GA) safety through cutting-edge research, comprehensive analysis, and dynamic educational outreach. As a Video Producer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality and impact of ASI's video content across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on short-form content for social media and You Tube, as well as long-form videos, case studies, and documentaries.

Your creative expertise will be instrumental in engaging audiences, supporting AOPA membership growth, and advancing ASI's mission. This role requires exceptional creativity, strong project management skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest production standards throughout the video development process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Video Production (80%)

Creates compelling aviation safety video content that resonates with AOPA members, the aviation community, industry leaders, and policymakers, broadening ASI's reach and impact.

Develops and adapts video content for YouTube andsocial media platforms. Demonstrates strong social media acumen and understanding of platform-specific audiences, formats, trends, and engagement strategies to maximize the reach and impact of aviation safety messaging whilemaintainingASI brand standards.

Develops and refines narration/voiceover scripts that are informative and engaging, ensuring the tone, style, and message align with each video's purpose.

Upholds the highest production standards, incorporating best practices in scriptwriting, cinematography, lighting, animations, and editing, while skillfully using b-roll footage and audio elements.

Conducts meticulous pre-production planning, managing all aspects of staging, set preparation, and logistics to ensure seamless production.

Travels as necessary for offsite filming.

Maintainsa high levelof situational awareness across the production calendar, proactively assessing all project requirements including footage needs, resources, equipment, SME availability, and existing assets. Evaluates project milestones and deadlines, ensuring that planned or captured content aligns with the intended scope.

Identifies gaps early, anticipates production challenges, prioritizes assignments, deconflicts scheduling issues, seeks continuous improvement, and makes timely adjustments to avoid delays or rework.

Communicates proactively to keep projects on track and upholds high production standards.

Collaboration and Learning (15%)

Collaborates with senior producers who provide feedback and guidance to help refine production quality, storytelling, and workflow.

Actively contributes to team meetings, participates in planning discussions, and works closely with peers to maintain consistency in ASI’s video style and messaging.

Knowledge and Skill Development (5%)

Actively seeks opportunities to expand video production proficiency, expertise, and knowledge of general aviation safety.

Develops expertise in evolving filmmaking and social media trends, audience behaviors, content formats, and recommends new approaches to expand ASI's reach and engage current and future generations of pilots.

Although this job description aims to capture the majority of the position duties, other duties may be assigned based on business and departmental needs.

REQUIRED

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years of experience producing video content with demonstrated skills in cinematography, composition, lighting, audio, filming, graphics, illustrations, animations, color-grading and editing.

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop; experience with 3D animations and photography is a plus.

Demonstrated knowledge of You Tube, social media platforms, audience engagement strategies,…