Applicants residing in the Los Angeles area preferred.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Content Producer, Marketing & Communications will develop, produce, capture, and edit compelling video, audio, and moving graphic content to further the mission of MusiCares. You are an experienced Content Producer that will play a key role in executing MusiCares’ digital strategy. Your creativity, technical skills, and communication skills will be essential in supporting the Marketing & Communications team in this position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate on and execute a digital content strategy that promotes awareness of MusiCares' mission, goals, programs, and services and that delivers on-brand, diverse, and inclusive content.
• Write, capture, produce, and edit highly engaging and shareable audio, video, and static content for MusiCares’ website and social platforms including Instagram, Instagram Stories, Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, while keeping a pulse on new and emerging platform content tools.
• In partnership with the Senior Social Media Manager, identify and execute content that organically includes MusiCares in larger trends and social conversations. Participate in regular meetings through brainstorming for trending material and driving ideation efforts to present to internal stakeholders.
• Through a combination of self-capture and film crew management, attend MusiCares’ programs, clinics, and events to produce content that authentically tells the story of our mission and how we help the music community.
• Create and capture original content to develop an asset library for PR, brand campaigns, events, marketing materials, website, social, etc. using creativity to circumvent capture limitations surrounding client confidentiality.
• Maintain an organized asset library of all MusiCares content.
• Source photos and b-roll to serve as a dynamic alternative to stock imagery and video.
• Utilize project management platform to track and catalog content through its various stages of production and execution.
• Collaborate on year-round campaign strategy and create original content that amplifies designated themes and serves as evergreen mission-based media for future use.
• Produce and maintain relevant, impactful sizzle reels for promotional and internal use.
• Identify professional development trainings and opportunities to ensure skillsets grow and adapt alongside evolving tools, resources, relevant functionalities, cultural and creative landscapes, and digital user experience. Partner on visual elements of MusiCares mission-based creative and editorials that strategically support initiatives and follow brand best practices.
• Develop and follow brand best practices for cohesive, visual mission-based creative to be used across social, editorial, web, and PR efforts.
• Capture content for partnership activations to provide optimal digital partnership fulfillment.
• Develop and execute onsite content capture strategies for large MusiCares fundraising events and initiatives such as Person of the Year.
• Proactively engage with incoming campaign requests through conceptualization for cross-departmental initiatives and promotional needs.
• Support the Senior Social Media Manager in collaborating with external creative agencies across high visibility campaigns, guiding content strategy and ideation.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience as a content creator from conception to final edit with a portfolio to support your work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard photography and video hardware (cameras, lighting, audio capture devices, etc.) and software (particularly Avid, FCP, Canva, InDesign, and the Adobe Creative Cloud applications of: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Strong understanding of producing/editing video for social and multi-media use, including organizing and importing raw media, editing footage and sound files, titling, and adding music/voice-over/SFX.
• Hands-on production experience through the entire pre-to-post production process.
• Knowledge of Mac Applications, Microsoft 365 Suite applications (Outlook Word, Excel, Teams), digital video cameras, camera rigs, lighting equipment, stands, flags, green screen, backdrops, sets, props, audio recording equipment, etc.
• A passion for MusiCares’ mission and desire for a career in service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability manage multiple projects proactively while meeting deadlines.
• High emotional intelligence and excellent decision-making skills with the ability to maintain composed and welcoming in high-stress, complex situations.
• Must be flexible, open-minded, and accountable with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Willingness and availability to travel as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.

The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $64,400 to $70,850 per year, benchmarked against industry standards. Salaries for positions required to be in specific geographic locations reflect the corresponding labor market.

The actual offer extended will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the role's requirements and will include our comprehensive benefits package (with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and more).

Explore our career opportunities to join a team that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation is a charitable organization established by the Latin Recording Academy in 2014. The organization is dedicated to creating opportunities for the next generation of Latin music creators through scholarships, educational programs, grants, and access to creators and industry executives.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

GRAMMY MUSEUM

The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through music preservation, education, exhibitions, and public programming and aims to create a world in which shared love of music sparks curiosity, creativity, and community. Programs include GRAMMY in the Schools education programs that are offered year-round for students, teachers, and schools throughout the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates, and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.