Multimedia Producer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (Preference for candidates based in or around NYC)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $88,700 - $90,000 (Base compensation, may be adjusted based on actual experience. Total compensation includes incentive stock options and benefits.)

Newsela and Generation Genius are launching a new animated video series and are seeking a versatile, hands-on Multimedia Producer to join at the ground floor. As the first full-time multimedia team member, you will be instrumental in shaping the creative and production processes for this new studio effort. You will collaborate with the Director of Multimedia to bring educational visions to life, managing tasks from post-production and light animation to audio/video shoot direction and freelancer coordination. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment within an established, mission-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Video Editing: Cut and assemble video content, integrating live action, animation, stock footage, voiceovers, and music to create engaging, polished videos for classroom use.
• Basic Animation & Motion Graphics: Create light animation, kinetic text, and visual effects using tools like After Effects.
• Graphic Design Support: Edit and format assets in Photoshop and Illustrator, including thumbnails, title cards, storyboards, style frames, and other visual collateral.
• Shoot Direction & Support: Assist in planning, directing, and capturing professional video and audio sessions (VO, talent shoots, interviews, music recording).
• Project Management: Help manage production timelines, coordinate with freelance editors, illustrators, and animators, and track assets through delivery.
• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with writers, musicians, illustrators, and internal subject matter experts to align visuals with educational goals and brand tone.
• Studio Building: Support the development of workflows, asset libraries, studio gear selection, and onboarding new collaborators as the team grows.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in multimedia production (video editing, basic animation, content creation).
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.
  • Familiarity with audio direction and video production workflows.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attributes:
  • Creative problem-solver with strong editing skills and a passion for visual storytelling.
  • Multimedia generalist comfortable with video, animation, design, and production planning.
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator, able to work with artists, educators, and producers, and provide clear feedback to freelancers.
  • Comfortable in both on-set and edit bay environments, with a strong sense of pacing, visual flow, and audience needs (especially K–12 learners).
  • Organized, proactive, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Preferred: Experience working with or managing freelancers.
• Industry Experience: Experience in educational media, children’s content, or animation pipelines is a plus.

Company Information

Newsela and Generation Genius are launching a bold new animated video series.