VISUAL MEDIA PRODUCER

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and link to portfolio in one merged document.

The Mission of MIM: The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world's diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music-the language of the soul.

Position Summary: The Visual Media Producer works directly with other creative team members to produce photography and videography for printed publication, marketing/advertisement, exhibit, digital communications, or other audiovisual product for MIM and the MIM Music Theater. Responsibilities will be accomplished through strategic planning, effective storytelling, communications skills, and ensuring the quality and consistency of MIM's brand. The Visual Media Producer serves as the primary staff photographer for the museum and will report to the Creative and Marketing Manager. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities:

• Shoot and edit high-quality and on brand photography, including portrait, event, product, and architectural subject matters for marketing, social media, and other digital or print communications such as MIM's quarterly publication Quarter Notes
• Edit collection images for printed publication with an understanding of complex Adobe Photoshop techniques, including digital manipulation when necessary
• Develop video content for marketing/advertisement, special exhibition, digital communications, or other audiovisual product that supports institutional goals and aligns with MIM's mission
  1. Pre-Production: Script/storyboard content and coordinate logistics with MIM team members and external partners.
  2. Production: Execute videography, lighting, and sound. Direct interviewees and on-screen talent, as needed.
  3. Post-Production: Edit video/audio, select musically appropriate edit points and adjustments, transcribe audio, color correct footage, and create text or other graphic elements.
• Maintain a professional level of knowledge in photography and video techniques, tools, technologies, and trends
• Follow design parameters and stylistic guidelines consistent with the MIM brand
• Participate in Creative and Marketing meetings; execute action items as required
• Assist with additional tasks and projects as business needs arise

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in film, digital Media production, or related field preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Adobe Premiere required
• Understanding of professional photography, including DSLRs, lenses, camera settings, and editing techniques
• Strong video production experience, including multi-cam set up and audio recording
• Conscientious of drive space and media management
• Motivated team player with strong organizational, storytelling, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to interact well with other team members, volunteer team members, artists, and external partners
• Experience with Basecamp is a plus
• Background in music is a plus

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and link to portfolio in one merged document.