Digital Content Producer

Digital Content Producer
About New_Public

We bring designers, technologists, futurists, and community-builders together to imagine a future of digital public life that serves democracy.

Our work started when co-founders Eli Pariser and Talia Stroud asked what healthy societies need from digital spaces — not just in terms of harms, but in terms of the public goods they provide. With the Signals, we’ve developed a framework to inform the design of existing digital platforms, but more importantly, inspire and shape the new platforms that will rise up in the years to come. We’ve kicked off this multidisciplinary conversation with a global community through our inaugural festival and are now bringing these ideas to life.

Our latest work is focused on our Community Lab, where New_ Public is building a team of designers, community experts, technologists, and researchers to generate and explore prototypes for public-service digital spaces.

About the role

We are seeking a Digital Content Producer to join our team! In this role, you will craft high-quality digital stories and complete day-to-day content operations at New_Public, functioning as the primary creator of video content for our programs, libraries, and social media platforms.

You will also be responsible for writing social media posts, designing static images, engaging with followers and partner organizations on social media platforms and managing creative assets in our digital archives. This role will report to our Head of Community Experiences.

Location

We are a fully remote and distributed organization with teammates in North America and Europe. At present, we are able to consider applications from candidates based in the U.S. or Canada.

Hours

This is a full-time, exempt position with an expectation to work 40 hours per week.

Compensation

$65,000 to $75,000 USD annually, dependent on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

As New_Public’s Digital Content Producer, you will:

Create & Edit (50%)

• Shoot, log, transcribe, edit, mix, and ship original videos in multiple formats for @wearenew_public on YouTube, Linkedin, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Design still cards and keyframe animations for @wearenew_public videos.
• Update legacy video content for wider distribution and accessibility.
• Work on rolling and ad hoc projects as necessary.
  

Write & Engage (25%)

• Respond daily to @wearenew_public’s inbox of direct messages and comments.
• Compose and send written and visual content for @wearenew_public on social media and Substack.
  

Archive & Track (25%)

• Check Slack and social media regularly and respond as needed for important updates, announcements, and general staff communication.
• Maintain New_ Public’s content, research, and audience databases.
• Assist with additional administrative and technical tasks as assigned.
  

About You
Technical Skills

• Expertise in video production and post-production for social media and online services.
• Adobe Creative Cloud: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom
• Smartphones: iOS or Android devices
• Proficiency in writing marketing copy and short-form video scripts.
• Proficiency in other forms of writing, e.g. journalism, creative writing, or songwriting.
• Familiarity with best practices in social media content creation.
• Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, YouTube, Substack
• Familiarity with office productivity, publishing, and database services.
• Google Workspace, Slack, Airtable, Asana, WordPress, Are.na, Miro, Sprout Social
• Familiarity with next-gen creative programs.
• AR & mixed reality: Spark AR, Lens Studio
• 3D animation: Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya
• Tablet illustration: Procreate, Adobe Fresco
  

Practical Skills

• Fluency in social media trends and best practices for engagement.
• Thrive in ambiguity with resilience in the face of change. Scrappy and energized by wearing multiple hats.
• Lead with kindness & curiosity, particularly while partnering with a small, tight-knit & diverse team. High EQ (emotional intelligence).
• Passionate about building digital spaces, communities, and experiences that serve the public good.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. of the civic technology space with an emphasis on social media presence.
• A demonstrated commitment to responsible and equitable design and familiarity with design justice frameworks.
  

The Process
Submission

Submit your application using the “Apply here” link below. The submission must include:

• A one-page resume that details your work and education history.
• A one-page cover letter that expresses your interest in the role.
• A link to your portfolio of work.
• The link can be a website, a video reel, a social media profile, a link to a Google Drive/Box/Dropbox folder, or file attachments.
  

First Interview

Selected submissions will become Round 1 candidates. Those candidates are invited to interview with The Head of Community Experiences.

Assignment

All Round 1 candidates will be asked to complete an assignment that evaluates their technical and practical skills.

Candidates will be paid $250 for completing this assignment.

Second Interview

Selected Round 1 candidates will become Round 2 candidates. Those candidates are invited to interview with one or more of our Co-Directors and Heads.

Reference Check

All Round 2 candidates will provide contact information for three (3) professional references, and the Head of Community Experiences will check each of those references.

Offer

The Head of Community Experiences will offer the role of Digital Content Producer to one final candidate.

If you’re not sure that you’re a perfect fit for the role, please still apply! We’re primarily interested in meeting candidates who are excited about contributing to the future of healthy digital public spaces, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Members of underestimated communities in the tech industry are encouraged to apply.