Media Editor

ISSUE Project Room seeks a Media Editor to play a key role in furthering our mission to foster experimental projects by artists working across disciplines of sound, dance, film, performance, and literature. The Media Editor will assist the Communications Director and members of the Media team in the editing and production of all of ISSUE’s online programming, archival documentation, audio, video, and image files, in addition to supporting ISSUE’s social media efforts, file management, and broader Communications goals. The Media Editor will be a supportive member of ISSUE’s small, collaborative staff, reporting directly to the Communications Director.

Background

A pioneering performance nonprofit founded in 2003, ISSUE Project Room presents projects by interdisciplinary artists that expand the boundaries of artistic practice and stimulate critical dialogue in the broader community. ISSUE plays a vital role in NYC’s cultural ecology, facilitating the commission and premiere of new works and presenting a diverse array of artists working across disciplines of sound, dance, film, performance and literature. ISSUE plays a vital role in NYC’s cultural ecology, facilitating the commission and premiere of new works and presenting a diverse array of artists working across sound, movement, film, performance and literature. Programming aims to bring recognition to artists whose important contributions fall beyond infrastructural boundaries of discipline or genre, elude audience expectations, or are otherwise underrepresented as a result of bias within the fields of art and performance, and broader histories of social and economic participation. Through the cultivation of innovative new work, ISSUE performs an essential research and development function that fosters a dynamic influx of ideas into the local, national, and international creative landscape.

More info: https://issueprojectroom.org

Salary

$20 an hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create promotional videos, content, stories, and clips of ISSUE’s current and archival programming for presentation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Assist Communications Director and members of the Media team on editing ISSUE programming files, projects, and documentation. 
• Prepare, edit, and optimize promotional images and graphics. 
• Assist Communications Director with social media publishing and scheduling timelines.
• Help maintain uploads, library, and analytics on ISSUE’s Vimeo account.
• Assist with general maintenance and organization of current and archival media files. 
• Provide general support to the Communications Director, including reviewing copy and assisting with publishing media on ISSUE’s website. 
• Miscellaneous administrative marketing & communications tasks as needed. 

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with arts organizations, non-profits, or cultural spaces preferred.
• Proficiency with video editing software Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, VLC, Handbrake, as well as basic Digital Audio Workstations such as Reaper, Ableton Live, and Logic is required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is required. 
• Strong persuasive writing and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to problem-solve and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines is important. 
• The ideal candidate will be motivated and detail oriented, with a professional demeanor as well as a positive and proactive attitude. 
• Strong computer skills required, including fluidity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Interest in contemporary performance practices, including music and sound art, is strongly preferred. 

Job Type

This part-time permanent position requires an average of 8 to 10 hours per week, depending on departmental and organizational needs. Scheduling is flexible. Some weekend and evening work may be required for specific artist projects. Extended hours may be required for special projects ahead of the organization’s gala, festivals, or other large programming initiatives. The Media Editor's employment will be in line with ISSUE's Board approved Personnel Policy Manual.

ISSUE is committed to the health and safety of all ISSUE Staff, Artists, Contractors, and Partners. A stringent Covid-19 Health and Safety plan is in place to mitigate risk in any in-person interactions, such as use of ISSUE’s office space. The plan is reviewed and updated frequently and in accordance with CDC, OSHA, ADA, and all local, state, and federal Health and Safety requirements. 

ISSUE Project Room is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against our staff members or applicants for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sex, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran or citizenship status provided they are qualified and meet the requirements for the job.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@issueprojectroom.org. Candidates who advance through the interview process may be asked to provide two references. 

Proposed start date: May 1st, 2021