Position Summary:

The videographer should support the organization's mission of “inspiring the Nantucket community to explore ideas, share information, and highlight the island’s people, stories, and culture through local television and online programming.

We're looking for a gifted visual storyteller, someone with strong organizational and time management skills, someone who can work with a team but also independently. The applicant should be able to direct all aspects of video production, including speaking with clients, scheduling, storyboarding, filming, and recording audio.

Many of our projects require the videographer to film speeches, plays, and presentations. The key is to capture all the client’s requests in the best possible light while staying on schedule. Other projects include crafting commercials and mini-documentaries. They require the videographer to design the story, shot list, and production plan that best communicates the client’s message. This position goes beyond the role of a typical cameraman; it includes responsibilities associated with audio engineers, directors, and producers. Regardless of the project, this position's goal remains to bring sight and sound together to tell a cohesive story.

The videographer should stay current with new technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency and quality. The applicant must meet organizational standards while still delivering work by project target dates. Finally, the applicant should be able to generate ideas for original programming individually and through collaboration with teammates.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or related field; AND five (5)  years of television broadcasting operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver’s License
  
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience filming professional-grade video.
• Skilled proficiency using camera accessories like tripods, gimbals, and ND filters.
• Skilled proficiency with lighting design. This includes using 3-point lighting, bounces, and LED lights.
• Skilled proficiency in recording audio. This includes using lavalier mics, boom mics, and soundboards.
• Proficient with Mac computers and Google Office
• High aptitude to learn the basics of operating audio/visual software and hardware.
• Is a self-starter and can troubleshoot independently.
• Great organizational & communication skills
• Flexibility to work during a wide range of times
• Must agree to live on the island of Nantucket year-round. Employee housing will be available if needed, with a private bedroom, shared bathroom, kitchen, and living area.

Skills that Aren’t Necessary but Distinguish an Applicant (in order of highest importance to lower):

1. Skilled at running live web streams (ex., OBS, Zoom, & Wirecast software).
2. Ability to effectively operate a green screen studio. This includes lighting the green screen correctly, effectively keying the green screen, running a camera switcher, and running a soundboard.
3. Experience with Sony Cameras. We use Sony FX3s, FS7s, and EX3s.
4. High level of proficiency with Adobe Premiere.
5. High level of proficiency with color correction.
6. High level of proficiency with After Effects, especially in the use of templates.
7. Experience creating motion graphics.

Essential Functions:

• Films lectures, plays, performances, and presentations alone. Records high-quality video and audio of each event.
• Put together equipment kits for each shoot.
• Films creatively to elevate the production quality. This includes – but is not limited to – adjusting lighting, camera settings, framing, and blocking.
• Tests and troubleshoots equipment and software.
• Works with clients with no or little video production experience to create PSAs and mini-documentaries. This includes brainstorming creative ideas, creating storyboards, working with clients on a script, and directing the filming of such a project. During this process, the videographer communicates with the Head of Production to stay on budget.
• Communicate effectively with the team about equipment, project requirements, and schedule. This includes updating the production calendar, call sheets, and our Monday.com board.
• Directs shoots with a small crew. This includes overseeing PAs, students, audio technicians, and assistant camera operators.
• Directs multi-camera shoots (often for interviews with one wide and two close-ups).
• Communicate politely and effectively with strangers to direct them on-camera (if they are part of a project) or to ask them politely if they’d like to participate (if you are the first point of contact).
• Uploads files to NCTV’s server and labels them correctly.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the job’s essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Mobility to work in a variety of settings, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.  

Working Environment:

Work is performed in various settings and is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions, electrical shocks, and noise.
Travel required to perform duties in locations throughout the island of Nantucket.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and an option to participate in a 401(k) plan.

NCTV encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. A diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity and achieves our organization's goals.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Pay: Based on Experience

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Email your resume and cover letter to Lisa Getter, Executive Director.

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Do you love media arts? What about coordination, community events, and production on the island of Nantucket? Nantucket Community Television is the island’s only Media Arts Center. We seek a Production Coordinator to help organize, schedule, and execute creative content around various topics. The Production Coordinator will report to the Head of Production and Director of Programming and will be responsible for coordinating and booking station-wide production services, crews, and other administrative support.

NCTV’s Production Coordinator will be responsible for operational and project management duties, which involve supporting Directors throughout all phases of production related to station production, marketing campaigns, and NCTV’s member services.

This position requires collaborative work within a small team to ensure that all needs and production details are communicated efficiently and cleanly executed.

• Track incoming creative briefs and client intake meetings, manage assets and folder organization for new projects, and update status documents and tracking platforms accordingly.
• Facilitate the logistics of multiple productions simultaneously and throughout various phases of production.
• Schedule and organize crews in relation to the needs of creative, under the direction of the Head of Production and Director of Programming on a per-project basis.
• Effectively communicate project details such as deadlines, changes in schedule(s), and program updates to appropriate team members as needed.
• Support production(s) as it pertains to client projects, original programming, and educational programming, directly reporting to the Head of Production and Director of Programming
• Book production-related shoots with artists, crew, cast, and clients for events, interviews, voiceovers, podcasts, studio-based productions, whisper booth productions, auditions, etc., as assigned.
• Act as a liaison to multiple departments and cross-functional staff members, including Production Services, Member Services, Marketing, Sports Broadcasting, Programming/Development, Government, and Education
• Schedule meetings and maintain the calendar for Department-wide meetings and projects in production
• Actively participate in department and team brainstorms
• Manage, process, and track all production team invoices to assist the Director of Finance
• Assist the Director of Finance with any travel coordination and general station expenses
• Work with project managers to assist in keeping all estimates and billing up to date
• Oversee and facilitate all Member Services requests and rentals, including check-outs and check-ins, and train interns and assistants on the appropriate protocols.
• Partner with Directors to assist with other creative projects as needed
• Collaborate with Production team members to ensure budget expectations are met, staffing needs are communicated, and post/deliverables are executed on time
• Manage production paperwork including, but not limited to, shoot reports, scripts, info sheets, call sheets, and workflows
• Support the station’s operations with various office and administrative responsibilities
• Collect and organize programming details. Work with marketing to update the website and social media accounts with these details.
• Other duties as assigned to support the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional media arts experience with a television station, film studio, production company, newspaper, radio station, or other relevant entertainment experience required.
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Passion for television and entertainment.
• Experience with audio/visual production and post-production management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize a wide range of responsibilities.
• Multitasking and highly organized.
• Understanding of current trends in the media industry.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and stick to tight deadlines within a prescribed budget.
• Strong communicator who can take feedback constructively and contribute to an environment of communication and accountability.
• Must be comfortable working with technology.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Required On-Site: This position must be performed full-time from Nantucket Community Television at 9A Bayberry Court, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and an option to participate in a 401(k) plan. NCTV encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. A diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity and achieves our organization's goals.

Email your resume and cover letter to Lisa Getter, Executive Director.