The Creative Producer plays a pivotal role in OMCA’s digital strategy, by developing and guiding others in the creation of engaging and strategic video content. The Museum’s dynamic audio/visual content spans elevating in-gallery experiences, external marketing and communications, and institutional resources. In this position, you will work closely with cross functional teams to create media assets that are on brand, meet the stated objectives, and can be repurposed across multiple platforms when required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following reflects OMCA’s definition of essential functions for this position, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. OMCA may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Museum’s mission, values, vision, and core commitment to the visitor experience, community engagement, and institutional relevancy for the future
• Contribute to and support the OMCA strategic plan, annual priorities, and institutional initiatives such as diversity advancement
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on mutual respect, a spirit of collegiality, cooperation, and openness to many perspectives
• Participate in a culture of ongoing learning, collaboration, innovation, creativity, and community engagement
• All positions will have core functional responsibilities, cross functional team activation and learning and development as a core function of each role.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help shape the strategic direction of OMCA’s digital engagement and content direction.
• Inform and guide  the work of the Video Producer to ensure work is aligned with our strategic direction.
• Analyze past digital engagement programs to determine strengths and weaknesses that will guide future direction.
• Work with cross functional teams to define and develop content strategy based on the OMCA brand including, but not limited to, editorial focus, editorial voice and distribution strategy.
• Aid in shaping and defining the OMCA brand in collaboration with other creative leads and ensure content drives the OMCA brand forward and meets stated objectives.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Digital Strategy to oversee omni-channel distribution of all content and interpret the performance of those channels.
• Lead the creation of, and manage, an institution-wide annual calendar for video projects.
• Provide strong conceptual leadership in video. This includes creating fresh new concepts, as well as providing creative oversight to elevate concepts created by the Video Producer or other members of the team.
• Provide supervision and guidance to the Video Producer. 
• Create, produce and process original audio, video, and photo assets. Skills related to this task include: 
• Ability to set up field and studio lighting and audio/video recording equipment
• Ability to conduct or partner with staff to conduct interviews  
• Video recording, editing and post production
• Ability to take high quality photographs for use in exhibitions and marketing 
• Plan and perform video post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, participating in editorial decisions, video transcoding, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing.
• Program iPads to deliver in gallery audio/video content. 
• Advise and assist with prototyping and front end evaluation related to in-gallery media. 
• Research and advise on Museum best practices related to gallery and marketing web multimedia.
• Understand rights and reproduction policy and work with OMCA staff to help secure rights.
• Consult with other departments and teams on what technologies are needed to successfully meet their content needs.

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to deliver results, facilitate and influence others and problem solve beyond temporary solutions
• Ability to display and encourage visitor and internal customer service, take and share responsibility and treat others with respect
• 5-7 years experience in marketing, documentary, or exhibition related video production
• 1-2 years experience working within a brand
• Demonstrated experience creating digital projects that work toward a larger goal or strategy
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are required 
• Able to identify and manage contractors and vendors
• Provide guidance regarding cost estimates and budgeting
• Experience developing annual institutional calendars and also detailed production schedules for video projects
• Required experience in audio recording and editing, music selection, editing, mixing and mastering
• Ability to create finished motion graphic and illustration assets to be used alone or as part of a video asset
• Knowledge of emerging formats, software, workflows, and playback systems for professional audio/video content
• Knowledge of standards and formats for web-based media and design
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional audio/video equipment, A/V compression and encoding
• Advanced experience with non-linear video and audio editing software
• MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Apps,Smartsheet and Adobe Creative Suite
• English language proficiency in both spoken and written form

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

• Museum environment involves both indoor and outdoor working conditions.
• Ability to travel between OMCA locations, and other travel as required by position responsibilities.
• Engage with diverse visitor populations for extended periods of time in the galleries or throughout the campus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Requires strenuous physical work including lifting, pushing and pulling.

EEO STATEMENT

The Oakland Museum of California is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability/disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We highly encourage our diverse community to apply for available employment, internship, fellowship and volunteer positions at the Museum, as we aim to ensure our staff reflects the diversity of our visitors and surrounding community. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OMCA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

COMPENSATION: $89,300 - $89,300 annually