Senior Manager, Video Production (Fixed-Term)

Position: Senior Manager, Video Production (Fixed-Term)

Reports to: Director, Educational Systems Change

Organization Summary:

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world's most recognized charitable brands, we envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.

Position Overview:

UWNYC's Education Equity strategy consists of a multi-dimensional approach to ensuring that all young people graduate New York City (NYC) high schools in four years prepared for workforce and/or college pathways for fixed term. The four key dimensions include: literacy development, curriculum and teaching, parent engagement, and wraparound services. The Senior Manager, Video Production (fixed-term) will be responsible for the creation of video media that elevates public awareness and understanding of the need for a Latine Studies Curriculum in NYC schools. When successful, the Senior Manager, Video Production (fixed-term) will have ensured that there is broad awareness of the importance of this project as well as increased public enthusiasm for the project.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Management & Timeline Execution

• Build a comprehensive project timeline to ensure timely completion of the video between 2/15/25 and 5/15/25.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, production teams, and external collaborators to maintain workflow efficiency and meet deadlines.

Content Development & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Schedule and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, participants, or experts for inclusion in the video.
• Develop a script outline for the video, incorporating input from the program team and stakeholders.
• Facilitate cycles of feedback from the program team to refine and improve video content.

Multi-Format Video Production

• Develop multiple video products from the main video, such as shorter clips or teasers, to maximize impact.
• Prepare and format media content specifically for social media campaigns, ensuring alignment with platform requirements and audience engagement strategies

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.
• A minimum of three years of experience in video production, including scripting, interviewing, and editing.
• Ability to conduct interviews and synthesize key insights into compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve).
• Understanding of social media content strategies and formatting for platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and creative teams.
• Knowledge of storytelling techniques and audience engagement best practices.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ensures video content is high-quality, well-structured, and aligns with project goals.
• Creativity & Storytelling: Crafts compelling narratives that effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: Works closely with program teams, stakeholders, and media professionals to develop impactful content.
• Adaptability: Adjusts content and strategy based on feedback cycles and evolving project needs.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates skill in video editing, formatting, and optimizing content for multiple platforms.

Salary Range:

• The salary range for this position is 72,435.00 to 100,707.00, based on an annualized salary
• The final determination of salary, within this range, will depend on the candidate's education, skills and experience required.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check.
• UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule.
• This is anticipated to be a fixed term position from February 2025 - June 2025.

United Way of NYC Core Competencies for All Staff

• Mission Focused: Catalyze others' commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network

United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer