About Your Work Day
Workdays during the season will vary based on the programming schedule and recording needs. The Associate Media Producer can expect to work 5-6 days a week up to 40 hours. The span of day will vary and the position will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and possibly some overtime to ensure professional quality capture of all assignments. Breaks are scheduled in accordance with Stated and Federal employment laws. For more detail on the work schedule, please see the “About Your Schedule” section.
- Provide a wide range of audio-visual recorded and live production support to CHQ Assembly
- Create and cultivate branded content for online viewing from on-grounds live events and curated content
- Maintain high quality and adherence to all standards of brand imprinting on produced content
- Attend scheduled department meetings
- Maintain data and information according to Institution data management guidelines and rules
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to achieve goals
- Produce weekly show reports and upcoming schedules in conjunction with the Production Assistant
- Assist with production workflows and workflow elements as necessary to achieve objectives
- Interact with guest and far-side artists, speakers and clergy, and their representatives to accomplish production plans and goals
- Engage graciously with patrons and other constituents, serving as an ambassador of Chautauqua Institution’s Chain of Excellence service commitment.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Highly organized and excellent communication skills
- Self-starter
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience shooting interviews and b-roll using mirrorless and DLSR cameras
- Strong story-telling and story-board skills
- Strong Adobe Premiere skills including after effects and other Adobe products
- Knowledge of shooting and capturing main content and B-roll using mirrorless and DSLR cameras
- Ability to be flexible and adjust to schedule as needed
- Ability to collaborate well and lead department teams as necessary
- Ability to set up audio-video equipment intended for live production
- Broad knowledge of still and moving image editing software
- Knowledge of microphone placement and techniques for various environments including on-screen talent, classical music, outdoors, indoors, and others
- Knowledge of following show scripts and production tracks
- Ability to adhere to visual brand standards as established for CHQ Assembly production broadcasts
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to independently make decisions during live productions
- Ability and willingness to learn, fully participate and adapt to tasks, big or small
- Drive a golf cart
- Ability to use servers, adhere to file naming conventions
- Ability and willingness to learn, fully participate and adapt to tasks, big or small
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
This an hourly position of 40 hours per week. The season’s schedule is subject to change dependent on production demands but typically can expect to work 5-6 days per week.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $15.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $20.00/Hour.
About Living on the Grounds
Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. If the section below is incomplete, candidates should assume that this is no housing associated with this position.
Shared accommodations may be negotiated as part of the compensation package of employment. Accommodations would be a private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen and shared living area. A vehicle may required as housing options are mostly off-grounds and typically within a 5 to 10 mile radius of the grounds.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. The Institution’s office in Washington, DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.
About CHQ Assembly
CHQ Assembly is an OTT (over-the-top) digital hub for live-streamed programs and recorded content from Chautauqua Institution, brought to living rooms, desktops, and mobile devices around the world through the ubiquitous streaming platforms of Roku, Apple TV, FireTV, Chromecast, and others. CHQ Assembly productions produce high-quality, unique, and distinctive content for the benefit of its existing patron base and broadcasts all rights-approved events from Chautauqua Institution’s grounds in Chautauqua, NY to its worldwide online patron base. In addition, they will provide broadcasting and production support to events on grounds during the operating season. CHQ Assembly is a reserved, front-row, center seat available to anyone with internet access and a mobile, desktop, or television device.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater. In addition to a traditional gate pass, employees and their families will receive full access to our current and historical programs online at CHQ Assembly.
Commitment to Values of IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions in which everyone feels that they can engage as full and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices and applicants will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate past experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.
Vaccination for COVID-19
Chautauqua Institution has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, patrons, and our shared community from COVID-19. By applying for employment, candidates acknowledge that they will comply with Chautauqua Institution’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy requiring all employees to provide proof of full vaccination immediately upon hire or be approved for a medical or religious accommodation and before physically starting work.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at CHQ.org/employment. You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at CHQ.org, engage with our staff at [insert link for staff bio project], and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at 150fwd.CHQ.org.
Experience
Required
- 3 year(s): Multi-media content production and video editing.
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Required
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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