Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.
The Video Producer is responsible for overseeing the development and production of APA Video titles, including reviewing and giving final sign-off on all Video Series titles before release; supervising vendors, contractors, partnering institutions, producers, and psychologists/members in the creation of video products; shaping individual video content by providing direction on topics covered, resolving issues involving ethics and confidentiality, and evaluating and advising on video productions; and codeveloping diverse video products with the Director, APA Videos.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in liberal arts required. Bachelor's degree in English, psychology, or social science preferred.
- 3 years in publishing environment, preferably associated with video media production. Basic knowledge of general publishing procedures.
- Ability to become adept at working with outside vendors and supervising work of contractors/vendors.
- Strong written language skills. Knowledge of editing/proofreading preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn about psychology and develop comfort with psychological topics.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills required, for effective interaction with guest therapists, producers, vendors, coworkers, and contractors.
- Flexibility and ability to take on new tasks.
- Ability to track numerous projects and numerous categories of projects.
Computer Skills Required:
- Microsoft Word (advanced user)
- Microsoft Excel (advanced user)
- Microsoft Power Point (user)
- Ability to quickly learn Camtasia or other video capture/editing software (user)
- Knowledge of title management database principles, FireBrand preferred (proficient)
Responsibilities:
- Developing and producing APA Video titles consistent with the quality standards for which APA videos are known, adhering to schedules and budgets.
- Representing APA to guest experts in the video series, who are by and large members, and maintaining collegial relationships with them.
- Supervising release of all new individual video titles.
- Working with staff and guest experts to ensure partners in Marketing/Sales have the information needed to accurately represent video products.
- Maintaining accurate financial records of all video productions and assisting in budget preparation.
- Cultivating sensitivity to and knowledge of the subject matter, including sufficient facility to inform creation of videos on topics in psychology.
- Other duties as assigned.
About APA:
The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 122,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.
Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA's Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates must apply online through APA's applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.
The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.
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