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Associate Producer

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Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups, supporters and citizens to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change.  We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections.  We achieve this by hiring the best and brightest who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment.  Our headquarters are in San Francisco with nine offices across the U.S.

The Associate Producer will be responsible for providing assistance to the Creative department through a range of tasks that support senior content producers in the commission, planning, and production of print and multimedia content for Earthjustice.

Responsibilities:

Editorial Production

• Serve as a regular contributor to Earthjustice’s print and electronic publications, such as the magazine, blog, e-newsletter and website.
• Assist the Senior Content Producer in producing Earthjustice Quarterly Magazine. Specific duties include: conducting research in support of articles, sidebars, and special projects; writing copy for the magazine’s Frontlines section; writing captions, credits, TOCs and cover text; finding photos and graphics; and updating magazine production calendar.
• Work with the Associate Editor in updating existing website content, including Program, Practice and Case pages.

Multimedia Production

• Maintain photo database. Specific duties include: entering photos and relevant metadata in a timely manner; organizing and maintaining existing assets; work with Communications staff to identify new photo needs; and train new staff to use photo database.
• Assist in the production of Down to Earth podcasts. Specific duties include: researching potential subjects, drafting questions, editing audio, and transcribing interviews.

Support

• Assist Social Media Specialist and Communications Associate in raising the profile of Earthjustice multimedia content through online and social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube; tracking readership metrics; and promoting content to outside sources.
• Assist Graphic Designer where needed on visual design projects.
• Participate in brainstorms with the entire Creative Team on the development of campaigns, initiatives, and other storytelling projects.
   

Requirements:

• BA or higher degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
• Three plus years of experience in online or print content production desired; background and/or interest in environmental or social justice issues a plus.
• Critical thinker, highly competent at understanding, distilling, and effectively communicating complex issues to a lay audience.
• Exceptional online research skills, especially in data collection, fact-checking and image searches.
• Excellent command of vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing skills, including demonstrated experience writing effective print and online collateral.
• Meticulous attention to detail, including excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple content production assignments to meet publication deadlines with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Strong collaborator, able to pitch ideas and provide regular project updates to cross-functional peers.
• Proven willingness to seek appropriate direction and guidance from supervisors when needed.
• Proven experience with Adobe Creative Suites, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Basic ability with Adobe Premiere desired.
• Solid knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of HTML a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge in video editing software a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.
• Professional, positive and approachable attitude.

We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.  Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence.  Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.  As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.