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Field: Videographer and Video Editor

This position supports the Regional Communications department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. Assist the Red Cross in delivering its mission by taking and sharing photos and/or video to showcase the Red Cross at work, both in disaster and non-disaster times

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Locations

Field: Variable throughout LA County

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Communications Leadership to identify and carry out ways to tell the Red Cross story visually
  • Take photos and/or video at events, trainings and disasters in accordance with Red Cross brand standards
  • Capture portraits, candids and/or studio shots to tell the Red Cross story of service delivery
  • Cull, edit, caption and upload your photos/video to online sharing accounts; share select photos in a timely manner (typically same day or within 24 hours) with chapter/regional communications leadership and the social media team
  • Share photos/video on social media, when appropriate
  • Coordinate with chapter social media leads to share your team's videos and photos on social media or Red Cross sites.
  • Treat all clients, volunteers and partners with dignity and respect - always obtaining required photo releases.
  • Organize and deliver photo/video documentation, captions, quotes and photo releases.

 

During Disasters:

  • Work with communications team to identify daily priorities to share visual story.
  • Deploy to the scene to seek out opportunities for photos/videos

Length of Appointment

6 months to 1 year

Time Commitment

Variable, based on projects. Estimated 10-12 hours a month.

Qualifications

  • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

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