American Postal Workers Union

Video Production Manager

Based in Washington, DC

 

To Apply:
Submit Bid To: hdecker@apwu.org

Position Summary
The Video Producer is responsible for developing, producing, and editing high-quality video content that tells the stories of APWU members and advances the union's communications and advocacy goals. This role requires a versatile multimedia professional who can manage the full video production lifecycle—from concept development and scripting through shooting, editing, and distribution—while working both independently and as part of a communications team. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a passion for the labor movement and an understanding of how to create content that resonates across digital and social platforms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Video Production

• Develop and produce engaging video content from concept to completion, including short-form social media clips, event coverage, member testimonials, news recaps, direct-to-camera recordings, and longer-form produced pieces.
• Serve as a one-person production unit when needed—brainstorming, storyboarding, writing, researching, lighting, recording audio, shooting, and editing video content.
• Conduct on-camera interviews with union leaders, elected officials, policy experts, and rank-and-file postal workers at rallies, conventions, picket lines, and other events.
• Manage all aspects of post-production, including footage ingestion, rough cuts, color correction, sound design, graphics integration, and final delivery across multiple formats.
• Rapidly produce high-quality content in response to breaking news, legislative developments, or campaign priorities.
• Coordinate with external vendors as necessary to achieve video production goals.

Storytelling & Content Strategy

• Create compelling, emotionally resonant videos that tell the stories of postal workers and translate complex issues—such as collective bargaining, workplace safety, postal privatization, and workers' rights—into accessible and engaging content.
• Provide guidance on best practices in video production, digital storytelling, and visual communication.
• Collaborate with the Communications Director and team to align video content with strategic messaging objectives and integrated campaigns.
• Collaborate across departments to support integrated campaigns, programs, and events through video and audio storytelling.
• Identify and pitch video concepts that support APWU's advocacy, membership engagement, and member education goals.
• Stay current with video trends, platform algorithms, and best practices for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, Facebook, and other emerging platforms.

Technical Operations & Asset Management

• Maintain and operate video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio gear.
• Manage video file systems, ensuring proper organization, archiving, and backup of footage and project files.
• Coordinate with the Digital Manager on platform delivery, optimization, and distribution of video content
• Ensure all video content meets accessibility standards, including captioning and audio descriptions where appropriate.
• Review and proof all videos for quality, accuracy, brand consistency, and alignment with APWU's voice before final delivery.

Event Coverage

• Lead on-site video capture at APWU conventions, rallies, legislative events, press conferences, and other union activities.
• Coordinate pre-event planning and production logistics, including equipment setup, lighting, and audio.
• Quickly edit and publish event highlights and recap videos to maximize timeliness and audience engagement.
• Support livestreaming of major events when required.

Qualifications
Required

• 2–5 years of professional video production experience, including both shooting and editing, in a nonprofit, labor, advocacy, campaign, or media environment.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling visual narratives that resonate across social and digital platforms.
• Strong scriptwriting skills with the ability to distill complex policy issues into accessible, emotionally compelling content.
• Experience operating as a one-person production unit when needed: shooting, recording sound, and editing independently in dynamic environments.
• Excellent understanding of social media platforms and best practices for video content, including aspect ratios, runtimes, and platform-specific optimization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to incorporate feedback constructively.
• Portfolio/reel demonstrating high-quality video work.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience as a one-person production unit: shooting, recording sound, and editing independently in dynamic environments.
• Experience with livestreaming platforms and workflows.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation
• Background in the labor movement, worker advocacy, or cause-driven storytelling.
• Podcast production experience is a plus.

Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience)