Missouri History Museum is hiring: Creative Technologies Videographer in St. Lou

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One of the leading historical societies in the country, the Missouri Historical Society is in the midst of a transformative decade with exciting exhibit projects under development and on the horizon. We believe public history has the power to build stronger communities and first-class exhibits are an essential part of that work. In the years ahead, we will be expanding our efforts to share more history with more people than we ever have before.

Founded in 1866, the Missouri Historical Society operates three locations - the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and the Library and Research Center. Together our locations serve as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues to inspire and engage audiences in the St. Louis region and beyond. We do that by telling local stories that focus on the history of this region and its people. This approach has led to the best attended and most awarded exhibits in MHS history.

Position Summary:

The Creative Technologies Videographer will contribute to how we connect visitors to their shared past and to one another. We seek an experienced, creative, detail-oriented, and teamwork-oriented professional to help facilitate media production and installation on our biggest projects which serve our largest audiences, ranging from short-term temporary exhibits to landmark signature gallery projects.

The Creative Technologies Videographer will service exhibits at all MHS locations including the Missouri History Museum, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and Library and Research Center. This includes involvement in all phases of video development and production, from conceptualization and script drafting, to development, production, and installation. The Creative Technologies Videographer assists with the maintenance, installation and deinstallation of all media and digital components within exhibition galleries. This position will also occasionally support video production work for departments throughout MHS, contributing to the institution's marketing, social media, and oral history efforts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and produce audio and video content for exhibitions.
• Assist with the production of digital media interactive content as necessary.
• Plan and facilitate all technical aspects of audio and video production, from pre-production through post-production.
• Obtain licensing rights and permissions for images, audio clips or film footage not in the MHS collection.
• Draft and develop storyboard concepts and scripts for audio and video experiences.
• Assist with the installation of media hardware and content for exhibitions.
• Advise on new storytelling approaches and technologies as they become available.
• Assist with research and development by utilizing the digital resources found at the Library & Research Center.
• Assist with the management and maintenance of exhibit equipment as necessary.
• Create and execute development schedules that align to overall project goals on assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with all members of the Exhibits Department as well as Curators and Public Historians on the development of video content for exhibitions.
• Collaborate with other MHS departments to create video content as necessary for non-exhibit needs.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Dependable, reliable, and self-sufficient.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Advanced experience filming, producing, and editing new video content.
• Advanced experience utilizing necessary recording equipment such as cameras, lighting, microphones, etc.
• Advanced experience producing motion graphics and animations.
• Advanced experience identifying, producing, and editing new audio content.
• Moderate experience testing media experiences on equipment for installation.
• Moderate knowledge of live sound reinforcement and theatrical lighting.
• Basic exhibit installation experience.
• Basic experience creating custom digital interactives using a variety of platforms and software, including web-based systems.
• Basic knowledge of leading equipment platforms and services.
• Basic experience with general fabrication techniques.
• Ability to adapt or learn new skills through creative problem solving to accomplish complex projects.
• Ability to juggle many simultaneous tasks.
• Ability to routinely handle objects of 50 pounds or more.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and After Effects.
• CMS (content management systems) and digital signage software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Video Production, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of video development and/or production experience, preferably in a nonprofit museum and/or equivalent public sector.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.

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Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis