Free Press is hiring a
*June 20, 2023 update* We have had an overwhelming response to this job posting, for which we're really grateful! Applications received after this date may not receive full consideration, though we will acknowledge receipt of every application, and notify every applicant when the position is full. Thanks for understanding, and for your interest in Free Press and this position!
Free Press and Free Press Action work to amplify the voices of people and communities in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We believe that positive social change, racial justice and meaningful engagement in public life require equitable access to technology, diverse and independent ownership of media platforms, and journalism that holds leaders accountable and tells people what’s actually happening in their communities. We work at the intersection of media and technology to strengthen our democracy.
Free Press seeks an experienced multimedia production manager who will guide the strategy for our content across multiple channels, including web, social media, email marketing, blog, as well as additional digital channels to further our marketing growth. Creating and distributing compelling original content is key to Free Press’ marketing and communications strategy of telling our stories and advancing our programmatic work. The multimedia production manager will work collaboratively with program staff to conceptualize, develop, and create multimedia assets, marketing content, and other digital experiences to share our programs in engaging ways with current and potential audiences.
The multimedia production manager reports to the managing director and works closely with colleagues in the marketing and communications, program, development, and product teams. This job requires flexibility in work schedule, generally aligning to U.S. East Coast hours. This position requires evening and weekend work during peak campaign cycles or in the lead up to special events. Regular local, regional and national domestic travel is required, including to events or meetings hosted by others.
Free Press is composed of two separate organizations, Free Press and Free Press Action Fund. Both entities share the same overall mission and employees will have time assigned to one or both entities. This job description refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “Free Press.”
Prima****ry Responsibilities:
Multimedia production
The manager works closely with colleagues in the marketing and communications, program, development, and product teams to conceive of and produce compelling content to advance our organizational goals and engage new and existing audiences.
Maximize the ROI on content to serve goals across marketing and communications, program, policy and development teams
Ensure all multimedia content complies with accessibility standards across platforms
Create work of high quality, aligned to and supporting our mission, values, and intersectional audiences
Content strategy
Design & production
Internal collaboration
External collaboration and vendor coordination
Collaborate with external partners and contractors to produce original content and amplify existing material that advances the organization’s mission and goals
Negotiate, manage, and execute contracts pertaining to content production as needed
Expand Free Press’ network of vendors with shared values from diverse backgrounds
Advancing race equity
Desired skills and attributes:
Experience and qualifications:
Bonus qualifications
Covid - 19 Safety:
All Free Press employees must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have an approved medical or religious/ethical/moral accommodation.
Compensation:
Free Press is committed to offering competitive pay and generous benefits, including
This position is categorized as a “career level 2” position, in the context of five classifications at Free Press, ranging from coordinator to executive.
The starting salary at Free Press for a multimedia production manager who meets the above qualifications is $72,000 - $77,000. Starting salary is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. To counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, we use a nonnegotiable starting salary system, while benchmarking our pay to competitive markets in the nonprofit sector.
Free Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value excellence and diversity in our workforce. People of color, women, people with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, gender-nonconforming and formerly incarcerated individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know groups subjected to systemic oppression– including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply unless and until they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are marginalized.
How to apply:
Complete our online application. Fully answering the application questions is an important part of the application process; 4-5 sentences in response to each question will help us understand your thinking.
Our hiring process includes an initial 20-30 minute interview with one staff person, one or two hour-long interviews with 3-4 staff members, and reference checks after the final interview.
We provide reasonable accommodations for the application, interview, or any other aspect of the employee selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please email amartyn@freepress.net to request an accommodation.
Key dates:
Applications submitted by June 9, 2023 will be reviewed with priority; applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This search will remain open until the position is filled. The ideal candidate will be available to begin work in August 2023.