Videographer and Photographer Job at Animal Humane Society in Minneapolis

Videographer And Photographer

Are you ready to apply your skills and passion for professional video storytelling toward a nonprofit supporting the welfare of animals? Consider joining our team as a Videographer and Photographer and make a difference every day in the lives of animals. At AHS, caring for animals isn't just a job it's our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people.

Pay: $55,000-60,000 annually based on experience

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance and more!
• 15+ days of paid time off for a full year
• 9 paid holidays + 4 floating holidays per full calendar year
• 401k retirement plan

Schedule: Full-time; 40 hour/week role

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on site required. The person in this position will work onsite at an AHS location capturing photo and video content at least three days a week, with the opportunity to work remotely for the remainder of their time. Access to reliable internet, ability to prioritize work independently, and foster relationships while working in a hybrid (remote and in-person) environment is required. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and be available for frequent face-to-face interactions at all of our Minnesota locations and other areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota regions.

Application Requirements: Please include a portfolio of your photography and videography work.

Job Summary

The Videographer and Photographer is responsible for the end-to-end production of compelling long- and short-form video content that engages viewers and supports Animal Humane Society's strategies and objectives. This role focuses primarily on video production, with additional responsibility for documentary and lifestyle photography.

Essential Functions

Video Storytelling:

• Plan, shoot, and edit educational, promotional, and fundraising videos for digital channels, events, and programs.
• Ensure all content is consistent with AHS messaging, brand standards, and objectives.
• Optimize content for various social and digital platforms.
• Analyze audience behaviors and tailor content to drive engagement.
• Proactively identify and propose video storytelling opportunities.

Video and Photo Projects:

• Serve as primary videographer and editor for organizational video projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project timelines, goals, and deliverables.
• Utilize project management skills to prioritize, communicate, and deliver projects that meet expectations and deadlines.
• Manage the video production process from end to end, including schedules, storyboards, interviews, shooting, scripts, and editing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to fulfill organizational photography needs.
• Maintain video and photo equipment and the multimedia asset library.

Critical Response Team:

• Participate as needed on the Humane Investigations Critical Response Team, documenting the AHS response to cases of animal abuse and neglect.

Communication and Culture:

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcoming environment for all.

Technology:

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite for photo and video production and editing.
• Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Schedule and Attendance:

• Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours, which may include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings, all staff meetings, and one-on-one meetings with direct leader
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.
• Work onsite at least 3 days a week, including semi-regular travel to different work sites based on department needs.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office/desk based.
• Adjacent animal shelter areas may be humid, noisy, or odorous.