Videographer/Video Editor

Playbill, the premier magazine for Broadway and Off-Broadway theatregoers, is searching for a video producer. This person will oversee creation of video and multimedia content for Playbill, including for Playbill’s website, YouTube channel, social media platforms, and public events.

Have you ever wanted to find out how what goes on behind-the-scenes at a show, listen to Broadway stars give you a personal concert, make celebrities laugh on a red carpet—and do you want to do all that while filming it for an audience of passionate theatre fans? Then this job is for you!

The mission of Playbill is promoting the theatrical art form on Broadway and around the country, as well as foster a deep love of theatre among our readers. We achieve this through our monthly Playbill magazine, our comprehensive websites, our interactive public events, and through our robust social media channels. The video producer will be involved in every aspect of Playbill. We are looking for someone who is creative and enthusiastic about making engaging videos and multimedia assets, and who can work collaboratively with the different departments of Playbill to strengthen the brand.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and produce original video content.
• Film and edit on location Press Day and red-carpet interviews for website and social media use.
• Film and edit in-studio content (including Playbill’s flagship video series: My Life in the Theatre and Getting Ready).
• Film and edit paid native content videos/series in studio and on location.
• Film and edit event-related videos for Playbill’s experiential activations
• Maintain video and audio equipment for company use.
• Basic production design (sound, light, backdrop, etc.) for other teams’ needs (such as photoshoots or social media assets).
• Managing additional camera operators and freelancers for special Playbill events/programs.
• Data management of video archives (including uploading videos to the Playbill server).
• Helping grow the Playbill YouTube channel
• Collaborate with social media and editorial team to strengthen Playbill’s brand across multiple mediums.
• Some writing may be required: including providing copy about video content on the Playbill website, YouTube, and social media.
• Will need to be ready to step in, in any capacity of video production.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional video editing and videography experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop CC, Lightroom, Audition, After Effects).
• Familiarity with After Effects/motion graphics
• Creative and filled with ideas on how to create engaging theatre videos.
• Ability to edit videos for site and social use.
• Ability to manage a working studio and the equipment used in it.
• Collaborative and able to work smoothly across different departments.
• Resourceful and know how to create work at different budget scales.
• Problem solver who can think quickly on their feet.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal.
• Sense of humor and ability to express that through editing.
• Willingness to learn and experiment with different tones and styles
• Knowledge and love of theatre is not a must, though strongly encouraged.

Please send a resume and a portfolio with videos or links to videos and/or video reels containing work the applicant has both filmed and edited. If there are videos that have been filmed and not edited, or vice versa, please note this in your email.

Salary: $68,000 with comprehensive benefits (including no-cost health insurance, paid vacations, paid sick days, 401k).

Contact: Please send materials to [email protected] with subject header "Videographer".

Data Entry/Customer Service (Part-Time)

Playbill.com had a recurring need for data entry/research personnel. Although there are no current openings, we are still accepting resumes which will be considered when an opening does arise.

* This is not a writing position.*

Primary duties will be reviewing and approving incoming content and interfacing (via email and phone) with customers. This portion of the job can be performed remotely, though merchandise fulfillment (once or twice a month for 6-8 hours) will require working at Playbill's Manhattan office.

Total number of hours will be around 10-20 hours/week at $17/hr.

Speed, accuracy and attention to detail are absolutely necessary. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with basic web technology including email, MS Office, Google Docs and online data entry.

• Interest and knowledge in theatre
• Excellent written English skills
• Pleasant and patient when dealing with customers

Employee will be expected to exhibit excellent work habits. Excessive chatting and social media usage will result in immediate termination.

Please respond to: Human Resources, [email protected] and address with subject header "Playbill.com Data Entry Position".

Accepted resume formats are Word, RTF, plain text, or pasted into the body of the email. A cover letter and resume are required.