Creative Producer

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and follows a hybrid work schedule that combines in-office and remote workdays for eligible employees. Fully remote arrangements will not be considered. 

About FIRE

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them. 

Position Description

The Creative Producer will report to and work directly with FIRE’s director of video, in addition to collaborating with other FIRE Communications creatives and outside vendors. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating in developing, pitching, and creatively helming the production of high-impact video projects that align with FIRE’s creative guidelines and expand the reach of its video work.
• Providing creative and technical support throughout all phases of video production, including development, pre-production, principal/secondary photography, and post-production.
• Researching, pitching, and pursuing compelling new storytelling opportunities that reflect FIRE’s mission, values, and messaging through film and video.
• Partnering with the director of video and Communications team to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop strategies to grow FIRE’s video audience.
• Maintaining up-to-date project tracking and accountability using FIRE’s task and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com).
• Assisting in maintaining and organizing FIRE’s Philadelphia-based video studio and DC-based podcast studio to support ongoing productions.
• Helping to organize and maintain FIRE’s video production equipment, post-production systems, and digital assets.
• Coordinating with external vendors under the guidance of the director of video to support video project needs.
• Supporting daily FIRE operations and collaborating with other departments on general and project-specific initiatives as assigned.
• Contributing to and supporting a collaborative creative environment.

This position will also perform other support functions for the day-to-day operation of FIRE and will frequently collaborate with other staff members and departments on general duties and specialized projects including but not limited to assisting with FIRE’s ongoing internal video needs; providing technical and creative advising as requested; and collaborating with other Communications department personnel however necessary to support FIRE’s ongoing Communications mission.

This position involves a moderate amount of travel. Occasional work on weekends and evenings should be expected.

The expected start date for this position will be as soon as possible. 

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience developing, producing and publishing/distributing films and/or video projects, the ability to helm creative productions, extensive video editing experience and the ability to collaborate with video post-production professionals including but not limited to video editors, graphic designers, motion graphics and VFX artists, etc. 

The candidate must demonstrate a knowledge and passion for FIRE’s mission and an ability to articulate that passion in a way that will make others enthusiastic about our cause. A candidate must also be able to demonstrate:

• Advanced filmcraft and creative judgment in high-paced production environments, with expertise in studio and on-location cinematography—including lighting, rigging support, and camerawork—as well as directing, writing, and video editing in fiction and nonfiction.
• Proven ability to develop, produce, and deliver high-quality video content, from concept to delivery.
• Extensive experience managing video post-production workflows and collaborating with post-production professionals— colorists, sound mixers, VFX artists, etc.
• Extensive experience managing multiple concurrent productions through all phases—from development through post-production—while overseeing workflows, supervising teams, and ensuring deadlines and quality benchmarks are met.
• Strong collaborative and leadership skills, including delegating tasks, mentoring junior producers, coordinating with vendors, and working effectively with on-camera talent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including copy-editing, with a clear ability to articulate complex ideas simply and persuasively.
• Creative flexibility and sound decision-making when implementing new and existing projects, including evaluating tradeoffs and shifting production needs.
• Ability to clearly communicate FIRE’s message and guide video projects that reflect its mission and values.
• Experience developing and executing soft-money (grants, donations) and hard-money (studio financing, equity investment) fundraising strategies for film and video.

• Experience working within nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven environments is a strong plus.

Extensive experience in video production, video editing and knowledge of post-production workflows are required. Basic proficiency with graphic design is required. Proficiency with VFX and motion graphics is a strong plus.

Salary and Compensation

FIRE conducts periodic evaluations where employees may receive raises or bonuses for outstanding and excellent work. FIRE also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance for employees; a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account option; matching retirement contributions; and a generous paid time-off plan.

Applications

Applicants should provide a CV, cover letter, a link to a reel or a link to other demonstration of work (portfolio, for example), salary requirements, and contact information for at least two professional references. All applications are confidential. Please address applications to Cait Scanlan, chief people officer.

FIRE is an equal opportunity employer.