ODC Digital Programs Associate

Background

ODC is a ground-breaking contemporary arts institution: a world class dance company, a presenting theater, a dance school for movers of all ages and abilities and ODC/Health with initiatives including a fee-free Healthy Dancers’ Clinic and ODC fit. Known nationally for its entrepreneurial savvy as well as artistic innovation, the organization is unique for its fully integrated vision. Operating in San Francisco’s Mission District for 49 years, and through a robust digital platform, our programs and activities contribute to San Francisco’s and our region’s vibrant dance and arts ecosystem, community development, arts education, and access to creative art-making. ODC strives to cultivate artists, inspire audiences, engage the community, and foster diversity and inclusion through dance performance, training and mentorship.

Position Summary 

The Digital Programs Associate is a key technical staff member for ODC’s online and digital production initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Digital Programs, this role works closely with ODC’s marketing and production teams, serving as a liaison and playing a central role in the coordination, production and distribution process of digital projects. This is a part-time role with an expected time-base of 24-28 hours per week. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Coordinates the production logistics for film shoots both in-studio and on location
• Shoots and edits long-form and short-form digital products across all ODC programs (dance company, theater, school, health, fitness, VOD and web series)
• Ensures that high production values, brand principles, and standards are maintained across all digital products
• Manages media cards for shoots and organizes and manages media (raw footage, final edits, archiving) and integrates into ODC’s production systems and flow
• Manages back-end video content delivery systems, white label VOD and streaming digital platforms, website media integration
• Manages and coordinates projects, priorities and processes through Asana, Slack, G Suite and web server
  Assists with producing, coordinating and operating live streamed events 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum 21 years of age and eligible to work in the US
• Based in proximity of the Bay Area to allow regular on-site work on the ODC campus (351 Shotwell Street and 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110) upon lifting of COVID-19 restriction of in-person activities.
• Minimum of 3-5 years content creation experience (shooting, editing, coordinating) on both short-form and long-form projects for digital platforms.
• Experience shooting with a variety of digital cameras (Sony, Canon, etc.)
• Experience with live streaming or broadcasting switching, encoding and distribution (Streamyard, OBS, Livestream Studio, vMix, Skype, Zoom)
• Experience operating teleprompter programs
• Must have a strong grasp of the latest filming/editing techniques and visual trends
• Experience with project management software and systems (ie: Asana, Slack, G Suite)
• Experience with digital multimedia software and systems (ie: Uscreen, Vimeo, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Logic, Pro Tools, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Must have excellent time management and project management skills in order to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to think conceptually and executionally to tell visual stories and push boundaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Receptive to notes and feedback throughout the production process.
• Passion for or knowledge of dance and the arts a plus 
• Compensation and time base

This is a part time, at-will, hourly (eligible for overtime) role with an expected time base of 24 hours per/week (not to exceed 28 hours per week without prior approval of the Director of Digital Programs). Pay range: $24-28 per/hour DOE. 

To Apply

Please email to: HR@odc.dance:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference “Digital Programs Associate” in the subject line.

This is a non-profit organization. At ODC we believe the vitality in the San Francisco Bay Area is contingent upon continued exposure to a variety of perspectives, beliefs, and wisdom. Our work at ODC is challenging and exciting. We attract people who are committed to dance and the arts and we are willing to work hard to engage our audiences and serve our communities. If you want to make a difference, challenge yourself and help us continue to innovate, we welcome your energy and talents. People of color and people with disabilities, of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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