Video Production Specialist

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality documentary, branded, educational, and social-first content that advances organizational goals.
• Capture compelling stories that showcase upland habitat conservation, hunting heritage, and the impact of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.
• Manage productions from planning and field execution through editing, review, and final delivery.
• Strengthen organizational brand awareness and audience engagement through innovative visual storytelling.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence.
• Contribute to a growing library of visual assets that support marketing, fundraising, membership, and volunteer engagement initiatives.
• Content and Story Telling:Create a variety of visual media, including: Cinematic documentaries, Hunting and conservation films, Educational videos, Event recaps, Promotional campaigns, Social media content.
• Develop story concepts, scripts, interview questions, and production plans.
• Conduct on-camera interviews and capture authentic, compelling stories in both controlled and unpredictable environments.
• Produce content that communicates the organization's mission while engaging hunters, conservationists, volunteers, landowners, and supporters.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, and audio equipment for hybrid photo and video production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong video journalism, documentary production, scripting, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, respond constructively to feedback, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating vendors, approvals, quotes, asset delivery, budgets, and travel logistics.
• Ability to use and maintain camera equipment in varied field conditions and travel for extended periods to remote locations.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional, creative video production.
• Education Required : Bachelor's degree in video production, photography, marketing, or two to four years of relevant experience preferred; a strong portfolio and experience may substitute for formal education.

Preferred

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience producing outdoor, conservation, hunting, agricultural, or documentary content.
• Knowledge of social media content strategy and platform-specific video formats.
• Familiarity with motion graphics, color grading, and collaborative review workflows.
• passion for conservation, wildlife, and upland hunting.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans are available.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees.
• Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
• 13 paid holidays.