American Progress has an immediate opening for a Digital Media Associate on the Moscow Project. The Moscow Project is an initiative of the Center for American Progress Action Fund dedicated to uncovering the facts behind President Donald Trump’s collusion with Russia and communicating the findings to the public. The Moscow Project’s team employs a multidisciplinary approach towards its investigation, leveraging a unique combination of experience and expertise gained on Capitol Hill, at the U.S. Department of State, and in private industry to examine this complex and sprawling series of events stretching back decades. The Digital Media Associate will be part of the team helping to communicate the findings and positions of the Moscow Project to a broad audience by creating visually engaging digital content, including videos and graphics.



Responsibilities:

Work with Moscow Project’s research and communications staff to determine the digital scope of different projects.



Mix media and software to create images, videos, and animations that sharply and effectively communicate to a lay audience.



Translate complex legal, technical, and national security ideas into easily digestible and socially shareable messages using graphics and video.



Produce shareable videos for web using a combination of clips, original footage, and animation.



Develop suites of branding standards for digital projects, including the Moscow Project website and social media platforms.



Conceptually and creatively visualize news content.



Swiftly produce aesthetically appealing and error-free work.



Perform other duties as assigned.



Requirements and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.



At least two years of professional experience working in digital media with a focus on graphics and video.



A solid understanding of progressive values and politics and how they intersect with the news.



An interest in Russia, national security, international affairs, or rule of law issues is a plus.



Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.



Sound editorial and ethical judgment.



Detail-oriented with an ability to juggle multiple priorities in a given day.



Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud.



Familiarity with HTML and CSS is preferred.



A positive attitude and an aptitude for developing new skills as needed.



This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by IFPTE Local 70.

To apply



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