Videographer and Editor (Part-Time) Job at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art

Part-Time Videographer and Editor

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Part-Time Videographer and Editor to join our in-house video team. This role is focused on hands-on production and post-production, capturing and shaping compelling visual stories rooted in live, event-based programming across short-form documentaries, fundraising content, artist features, and social-first video.
The ideal candidate is equally skilled in production and editing, with a strong command of Adobe Premiere and a clear understanding of platform-native storytelling. You will film, edit, and deliver high-quality video content optimized for social, digital, and internal use. This role requires strong technical ability, editorial instincts, and comfort working across multiple fast-moving projects in a collaborative performing arts environment.
Beginning July 2026, this role supports the Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy team during the Summer for the City festival period and broader institutional video needs through February 2027, with the possibility of extension based on organizational needs and performance.
Key Responsibilities:

Film and edit video content across interviews, event coverage, artist features, and social-first formats, with a strong emphasis on live and event-based capture
Collaborate with the Director of Video and the Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy team on concept development and execution from pre-production through delivery
Operate Canon C-Series or similar cinema cameras, including lighting and audio capture on set
Manage end-to-end editing in Adobe Premiere (assembly, color correction, audio mixing, and final delivery)
Coordinate shoot logistics including scheduling, pre-production planning, and on-site execution
Manage media workflows including file organization, backups, and archiving (Monday.com and internal systems)
Work closely with colleagues across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure productions align with institutional goals and messaging
Participate in weekly team meetings and maintain regular communication throughout all stages of production
Invest in projects across the full event lifecycle, including planning, pre-production, on-site capture, and post-production. This is a highly collaborative role that requires sustained engagement before, during, and after events
Maintain consistency in visual and editorial standards when working with freelancers or external crews
Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, fast turnarounds, and last-minute edits
Contribute creative ideas for storytelling formats and platform-specific content
Ensure all deliverables meet technical specifications for social, web, and broadcast-adjacent platforms
Qualifications

5+ years of experience in video production and editing across the full production lifecycle
Interest in the performing arts; experience capturing dance and movement is a plus
Availability for standard working hours, weekly team meetings, and occasional nights and weekends
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere, including editing, color correction, audio mixing, and media management
Hands-on experience with Canon C-Series or comparable cinema cameras
Strong lighting and audio capture skills for field production and interviews
Demonstrated experience producing social-first and digital-native video content
Strong understanding of codecs, formats, and delivery standards across platforms
Strong visual storytelling skills with attention to pacing and narrative structure
Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift 25+ lbs
Familiarity with union environments and an understanding of applicable labor rules and production regulations is a plus
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We invite you to consider joining our talented, multi-faceted team.
We are:
The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus
One of eleven amazing resident arts organizations
A leading Arts Presenter.
We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more
An Education Hub.
We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
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