UAW 4811 Is Hiring: Videographer

Written By UAW 4811

UAW 4811 (a union of academic workers at the University of California) is looking for a talented videographer committed to sharing workers’ stories, building public support for workers in public education and research, and building a powerful and democratic union. The ideal candidates will have previous experience working with labor. This will be a Full Time position, and candidates must be willing and able to travel throughout California.

Job Duties:

  • Shoot video

  • Record audio

  • Design and execute video training program for members

  • Plan and stage rallies, mass meetings, and other union actions

  • Edit video in nonlinear editing software (Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve etc)

  • Distribute videos on social media, including written political and campaign messaging

  • Additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • 2-3 years video/digital media experience in a professional capacity; demonstrated skill in recording and editing high-quality digital video and audio

  • Demonstrated work on internal and external communications for labor, political, and/or progressive issue-advocacy campaigns in California;

  • Prior experience working in, or knowledge of, the labor movement;

  • Strong work ethic and strict attention to detail;

  • Ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks and time-sensitive assignments;

  • The ability to meet with workers in a variety of locations on your assigned campaign. This role will include talking with workers both one-on-one and in groups;

  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed;

  • Proficient with Google tools such as Gmail and Google Drive (docs & sheets)

  • Knowledge of social media platforms

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Experience with web and graphic design platforms and basic design skills for electronic and print publications and social media

  • Experience in audio engineering and editing

  • Experience with animation and effects programs (e.g. Adobe AfterEffects)

  • Experience developing and placing social media and digital ads to amplify organizational and campaign messaging

  • Proficiency in multiple nonlinear editing platforms

  • Experience training and mentoring others in photography, videography, and/or editing

  • Knowledge of the labor movement, including principles of union organizing and collective bargaining

  • Ability to quickly synthesize and distill large quantities of complex policy and/or issue related information.

  • Experience with academia, particularly within the University of California system

Pay and Benefits:

Salary starts at $78,718 - $89,946 per year for full-time employment, depending on experience. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

UAW offers a comprehensive benefits package with $0 in healthcare premiums. Benefits include family medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, retirement funds, and paid time off.

How to Apply:

Submit a resume and brief cover letter to officemanager@uaw4811.org with the subject line: “UAW 4811 Communications Organizer (Videographer) Application”.

Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and other traditionally marginalized groups are all strongly encouraged to apply.

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