About Free Speech TV Network Background: Operating in its 28th year, Free Speech TV (FSTV) is a national, nonprofit, independent news network whose mission is to empower an informed and active citizenry to build a more just, equitable multiracial democracy. Powered by our viewers, FSTV amplifies the voices not heard on the corporate networks and lifts up the efforts of everyday people working on the front lines of racial, economic, and environmental justice. The team at FSTV believes a just, kind, and sustainable world is built by people inspired by diverse voices, surprising conversations, and fearless truth-telling. Free Speech TV airs 24/7 with daily news programs like Democracy Now! and The Thom Hartmann Program, with weekly current affairs series like Gay USA and Economic Update, with award-winning documentaries, and special coverage of events and movements like Netroots Nation, Bioneers, and the Poor People’s Campaign. FSTV reaches 30 million US homes via DISH, DIRECTV, local cable affiliates, Sling TV, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire/Alexa, iOS app, social media and www.freespeech.org. Position Summary: The Multimedia Content Producer, as a member of the Programming team, is responsible for creating, distributing, and publishing daily engaging digital content to all of FSTV’s digital and broadcast platforms. This full-time hybrid schedule opportunity is for immediate hire and will operate from the organization’s headquarters in sunny, vibrant Denver, Colorado. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Executing daily content plans (editing and publishing short video clips from various daily/weekly hosts) that maximize audience engagement and customer experience on all digital channels (including the FSTV website, YouTube, OTT/streaming apps, and social media)
- Producing high-quality, entertaining, and engaging, original digital content packages (images, videos, etc.) for our website, social media, YouTube channel, and OTT/streaming apps to grow an audience. Includes utilizing brand management best practices to produce effective online graphics and content
- Assisting the Program Director and other members of the content team in curating/aggregating partner content for digital and broadcast distribution, including but not limited to creating trailers/promos, clips, and other supplemental content as needed
- Reviewing submitted media files for quality control
- Writing Content descriptions
- Working with the content team to develop and execute program launch strategies
- Assisting in maintaining relationships with content contributors, distributors, and filmmakers in conjunction with the Program Director
- Maintaining a database of contacts, programs, and rights while representing FSTV with integrity, respect, and the highest standards in developing content partner relationships
- Assist in cross-departmental projects with the ability to work collaboratively
- Complete all tasks accurately and on time with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills — ability to interact well, collaborate, and support colleagues and partners (producers, hosts, and vendors)
- Remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges while at times, working in a high-tempo environment
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively
- Work extended hours for special events
- At least one to two years of experience working in a professional creative services and video production environment
- Skilled in video capturing techniques, post-production, and graphic design principles
- Must have intermediate skills in video editing and graphic design–Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred
- Multimedia Journalism (MMJ) experience with a basic understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics, and story structure is preferred
- Passion and curiosity for brand storytelling and solid project coordination skills
- Personal commitment to FSTV’s values and its vision of a multiracial democracy
- Familiarity with social justice organizations, movements, and progressive content creators
- An understanding and familiarity with the intersectionality of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice issues and a passion for the network’s movement-building mission
