Creative Time, New York City’s vanguard and veteran public arts presenter, seeks a creative and proactive new filmmaker to help tell the Creative Time story from October 2018 – June 2019. Success in this position will grow our audience, attract greater buzz for our projects, build excitement for Creative Time’s work, and share the artists’ ideas.

 

The Fellow will visually document various aspects of our projects and produce innovative content, including short-form promotional and documentary videos. Gain behind-the-scenes access to an arts organization, follow our curators and artists, experience the installation process, attend opening events, interview audience members, and capture it all! The Fellow will have the opportunity to be part of the creative process, working with project curators and the marketing team to determine the best opportunities for audio and video content for each project.

 

The desired applicant will have creative vision, a knack for narrative, knowledge of and interest in the art world, prior experience in filmmaking, a technical background, and a wish to gain experience with artists, the public, and staff in a creative, innovative environment. Competitive selection will be made based on a strong voice in videography, skill in editing, a clear perspective on the arts, motivation for working at Creative Time, and the ability to contribute to the organization.

 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Storyboard unique concepts for teaser trailers and project documentation.
• Capture and edit all video footage.
• Create both teaser videos for Creative Time projects as well as process-based mini docs.
• Develop packaging & distribution strategies for video works.

 
 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in film and video, or related field.
• Must be resourceful and diplomatic, with experience balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Must demonstrate prior experience in documentation, filmmaking and the process of creating, editing, and posting video for the web.
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital video, Final Cut Pro (or comparable software), and Photoshop required. Knowledge of After Effects and Illustrator helpful.
• A thorough understanding of storyboarding.
• Must have access to editing equipment.
• At least one day a week working out of Creative Time’s office in the East Village firmly required, with the flexibility to additionally accommodate potential evening and weekend shoots/edits throughout the year, on a reasonable project-to-project basis.

 
 

SALARY

Salary: Monthly Stipend of $1000; The following package is available for fellow’s primary use, should they lack their own digital SLR or ancillary equipment:

• Panasonic DVC30 DV Camera
• Tripod
• Shotgun Microphone

 
 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter detailing your relevant background and coursework, two references, and URL with examples of prior work.

 

Email to: jobs@creativetime.org, subject line: Video Fellowship.

 

No calls please. Creative Time is an equal-opportunity employer.