Position: Freelance Videographer\/Producer
The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) is looking for freelance student and professional videographers and video journalists in the Baltimore, MD, area to cover mental health related news. Videographers\/video journalists would be responsible for shooting, producing, and editing web ready videos for use on our web sites and social networking sites. Publication of videos will take place online, and related content will be included in an accompanying print magazine circulated to member mental health centers around the country. Junior, senior or graduate students and\/or alumni with a background in journalism as well as video and film production are preferred. Compensation will be on a per-video basis. Writers will initially be assigned stories, but may eventually be given the opportunity to generate their own ideas. Applicants must have access to (your own) equipment. No videography training will be offered; hence, inexperienced candidates need not apply.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
\u2022 Conduct and film interviews
\u2022 Create 1.5-5 minute videos
\u2022 Report on and cover news and events at member institutions as assigned
\u2022 Gather b-roll and edit the footage into completed packages
\u2022 Write scripts for videos
\u2022 Research related projects
\u2022 Coordinate with area NNDC writers and journalists when necessary
\u2022 Coordinate with the NNDC editorial staff
\u2022 Demonstrated ability to conceive a story<\/p>\n
Necessary Qualifications:
\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
\u2022 Photography, film, photojournalism and\/or video journalism experience
\u2022 Video editing experience and access to video editing software
\u2022 Two years or more towards a degree in English, film, communications, journalism, or related field
\u2022 Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under tight deadlines, and work well under pressure
\u2022 Appropriate planning, organizational, and time management skills
\u2022 Ability to work closely with internal and external contacts in a professional manner
\u2022 Ability to work with minimal supervision and maximum collaboration
\u2022 Willingness to take both initiative and direction
\u2022 Self-discipline, adherence to deadlines<\/p>\n
Desired but not required:
Academic background in science, medicine, and\/or psychology
\u2022 Academic background in science, medicine, and\/or psychology
\u2022 Ability to write accompanying stories for video segments<\/p>\n
The NNDC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating the progress of mood disorder research, treatment, and education by providing resources and collaborative opportunities to depression centers and academic medical institutions across the country. For more information please visit our website at www.nndc.org. We are based in Ann Arbor, MI, so selected applicants will likely be interviewed by phone.<\/p>\n
Potential is available for long-term positions. Applications will be accepted until December 21, 2009, but earlier applications may be given priority. <\/p>\n
To apply please send resume, cover letter, and 1-3 article-style writing samples, and\/or 1-3 short (max 3 min each) video samples to Madeleine Smith at msmith@nndc.org, email subject line should read: Freelance Videographer, your name, and the date. Submissions can also be sent to:<\/p>\n
Attn: Madeleine Smith
National Network of Depression Centers
P.O. Box 131581
Ann Arbor, MI, 48113<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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