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PLI is searching for a multimedia professional to fill the role of Remote Producer & Streaming Technician (responsibilities and qualifications are described below). Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse, employee community where staff enjoy a generous benefits package and a genuine commitment to a work-life balance (4+ weeks of paid time off and hybrid remote/in-person schedules for most roles).

SUMMARY 

Remote Producer & Streaming Technician is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of PLI’s offsite events by working closely with the Programs and Conference departments to coordinate equipment rental and procure the crew for the event. This involves travel to various locations such as New York, Washington DC, Chicago & possibly Los Angeles. This comprises approximately 30% of your time each year, the rest of the year will require onsite presence in our NYC office, on a hybrid schedule. 

Remote Producer & Streaming Technician will be responsible for setting up remote webcasts and working with the venue’s production crew to execute technically challenging events that could include both remote panelists and onsite presenters (also known as hybrid events).

This Remote Producer & Streaming Technician will also work closely (when not overseeing remote productions) with PLI’s Streaming Engineer and be part of the PLI Multimedia department that will assist in live streaming/recording, and QA of the stream with various monitoring toolsets to confirm integrity of signal to the end client.

This position reports to the Associate Director, Multimedia Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Remote Programs and Webcasts

- Coordinates & collaborates with Programs, Conference, and technical departments to ensure that the proper A/V equipment is being requested for offsite programs and remote webcasts.
- Manages Third party vendors, evaluating service and fiscal value creating clear documentation of each event.
- Applies broad knowledge of video production, event and presentation technology, audio-visual products, and digital media techniques to successfully stream and record offsite productions and hybrid meetings
- Understands and operates a variety of production based technical equipment for live stream events following established streaming protocols.
- Deliver the appropriate formatted materials to the Edit & Publish team within Multimedia for PLI On Demand Website & Library.
- Recommend creative solutions to create a unified, real-time presentation for onsite and virtual audiences.
- Troubleshoot technical & operational problems before, during, and after events when required.
- Understands how to leverage technical support personnel for prompt resolution.
- QA analysis on all PLI program stream signals to end client.
- Provides support for PLI’s streaming technology, working alongside PLI’s Streaming Engineer.

Quality of Experience Issues Resolution

- Review Salesforce evaluations and Helpdesk tickets and research issues reported by Customers.
- Find and fix problems affecting the quality of the recorded products.
- Follow up with appropriate person or department and communicate actions taken on reported issues.
- Other duties, as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

- A college degree and/or 4-7 years solid experience with practices and procedures related to audio/video production, presentation technology and equipment.
- An ability to operate and maintain audio/video equipment, read and interpret technical information and understand how to effectively use test equipment.
- Must be able to consistently follow-up and communicate progress on assigned tasks to management and other departments as necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft, MacOS and iOS operating systems
- Ability to use a variety of software applications such as Salesforce and Jira
- Familiar with all phases of video production and streaming including lighting, camera operation and sound recording.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned work.
- Ability to work independently and generate results with little direct supervision, thereby instilling in management the confidence that the job will get done.


YOUR BENEFITS AT PLI

PLI offers a generous benefits package and is committed to creating an interesting, collegial, and supportive work environment:

- Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
- Generous employer contribution to employee retirement savings account
- Ample paid time off and holidays, summer Fridays
- Flexible hybrid remote/in-person scheduling for most roles
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning web-based training along with other career development opportunities
- Work-life balance initiatives
- One-time $500 Home Office Allowance
- Gym/Wellness Allowance of up to $300 each calendar year


COMPENSATION RANGE FOR THIS POSITION

$44 - $48 per hour (plus periodic overtime)

(Exact compensation offer may vary based on the candidate’s job-related skills and work experience.) 

600/10

Must have a passion for finance news, personal finance, and live programming.

Responsibilities:
- A high level of market knowledge and news and applies it to improve storytelling and segments
- Develops content coverage throughout the live programming day
- Seeks out innovative new opportunities from the videos being created or the news unfolding
- The producer must pitch, be well-informed and have a deep understanding of the financial markets, pitching segment ideas to the show’s Executive producers.
- Responsible for all aspects of producing segments from reporting, development, script writing, and taking the segment to air
- Responsible for 5-7 segments daily and responsible for a pipeline of segments in the weeks, and months ahead.
- To be successful in this role, the producer doesn’t wait to be assigned and is as comfortable working independently as they are working in large groups.
- Collaborative with bookers, talent, reporters, graphic designers, studio team, and more.
- Always looking for the cool idea that will have folks talking
- Responsible for contents success from concept to distribution

Qualifications:
- 7+ years of producing experience within a major financial news organization, ideally a strong streaming and/or, digital media outlet preferred
- Solid storytelling, and impeccable editorial judgment
- Strong use of imagery, graphics, and animations in video storytelling.
- Deep understanding of how to create content for the audience and the platforms where the content appears.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to balance priorities, multiple projects, and tasks with ease
- Must have experience shooting and editing (with extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere)
- Nimble and outside-the-box thinker pushes innovative ideas.
- Strong editorial judgment
- Must be able to work in NYC

OVERVIEW
We are looking for a creative and experienced freelance video producer/shooter who can apply their skills to create a long-form video optimized for Morning Brew’s main YouTube channel.

The role would require the producer to take the lead on every aspect of video production, from inception to final delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical skills, experience being on-camera, and have a passion for storytelling.

Applicants should be interested in and have demonstrable knowledge of the company’s core coverage areas (business news & stories about how companies large and small are impacting our economy and the world), Morning Brew’s current content and be able to identify stories that feel right for the brand.

2000/video, 1 month contract

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:
- Pitch story ideas that align with the company's vision and audience interests
- Conduct thorough research, and drive interviews (remote and field)
- Remotely produce, shoot, and host as on-camera talent
- Write an engaging and informative script that suits the format, tone, and overall brand of the company
- Edit string out on Adobe Premiere
- Work closely with cross-departmental teams, including MoGFX and editors in post-production to shape the narrative

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven experience in video production (producing, shooting, and editing), with a strong portfolio showcasing long-form content
- Proficiency with video editing on Adobe Premiere Pro Excellent communication skills and excel at writing and storytelling
- Strong journalistic instincts and skills
- Familiarity hosting on-camera is ideal
- Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of and keen interest in business-related news
- Previous experience in pitching ideas and concepts is a plus

Looking for an experienced runway producer to help consult on a project for a few weeks. Campaign is putting together a fashion runway show for a brand around fashion week. Looking for this person to help put together logistics plan and rough ballpark budget for campaign alongside agency producers. We'd be looking for collaboration on putting together the following details:

- Number models needed
- Number of stylists/BOH crew needed
- Location size/neighborhood considerations
- Forming rough ballpark numbers for logistics plan

Project rate of $5,000 for consulting over two weeks of work.

Happy to discuss more in detail to someone with the correct experience.