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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

We are looking for a producer that can help with pre-production on a project that will be shooting in the second week of May. It is a 3-day shoot: 1 shoot day is in NY, 2 in CA. Producer will be responsible for working within our process to source gear, source locations, issue talent releases/location agreements, develop call sheets.

We are looking for someone who is organized, and has great client relation skills. We are hoping to find someone that we can develop a long-term relationship with that can come onto projects will our agency, as needed. Please provide work samples of projects that you have produced to be considered for the project.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and creative Producer to join our team for an exciting low-budget independent feature film project. As a key member of our production team, you will be instrumental in the planning, development, and execution stages of our film. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in film production, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for storytelling. Experience in managing budgets and coordinating with our team is essential.

The responsibilities of the Producer will include a variety of creative tasks. Also, managing schedules, overseeing the production process, ensuring that the project stays within budget and on schedule, etc. This position requires someone who is resourceful, proactive, and capable of working effectively under pressure. If you are looking to take on a challenging role that combines creative vision with practical management, and you are committed to bringing unique stories to life, we encourage you to apply.

When:
Starting May 1 or earlier.
Production in July or August

Where:
Los Angeles

Genre:
Sci-fi, Thriller