Digital Production Associate – Heifer USA
Job ID 1675
Description
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About Heifer International
In 1944, Heifer International’s founder, Dan West, began outlining a simple but groundbreaking plan to tackle hunger around the world. West, a farmer from the Midwest and Church of the Brethren member, had recently returned from feeding weary refugees during volunteer service in the Spanish Civil War. He had seen firsthand that giving people food was a short-term solution, whereas providing them with animals offered a steady supply of nutritious food for an entire family. His philosophy still inspires Heifer’s work today. Partnering with farmers across a range of different livestock and crops, we create unique solutions to local challenges.
Today, Heifer International has operations in 19 countries around the world, working alongside local farmers, business owners and their communities, as they mobilize and envision their futures. Together, we build inclusive, resilient economies, so communities can develop effective ways to end global hunger and poverty in a sustainable way.
To date, we have supported more than 52 million farming families across Africa, Asia and the Americas and in the past five years alone. We have worked alongside 2.7 million families to close the living income gap or set them on a path to doing so. Between now and 2030, we will support an additional 10 million people to reach a living income by scaling up our signature programs. To achieve this, Heifer International relies on its passionate, committed, and highly skilled staff.
OUR VALUES
At Heifer, our work and culture are grounded in our Cornerstones and Cultural Guiding Principles, which reflect our deep commitment to dignity, fairness, and impact. These values shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow as an organization. We believe in Passing on the Gift, accountability, caring for one another, sustainability, gender and social inclusion, and environmental stewardship. We prioritize full participation, open communication, and continuous learning rooted in self-awareness and human-centered leadership. Together, we foster a culture of belonging and shared purpose that drives meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve.
ROLE FUNCTION
Digital Production Associate supports Heifer USA’s digital education initiatives by contributing across field production, post-production, and content development, with a primary emphasis on hands-on video production in agricultural settings. Working under the direction of the Digital Media Producer, this role captures high-quality video and photo assets, supports editing workflows, and collaborates on the planning and development of educational YouTube content that advances Heifer USA’s storytelling, audience engagement, and digital learning goals.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:
- Creative storyteller with strong visual instincts
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented producer
- Collaborative and responsive team player
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Adaptable and calm in dynamic field environments
- Curious learner with strong initiative
- Dependable, professional, and mission-aligned
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
Content Development & Collaboration (45%)
- Contribute to ideation, research, and scripting for YouTube-based educational video content.
- Collaborate with the Digital Media Producer on content planning, story development, and production approaches.
- Support the development of structured, audience-centered educational content that is clear, engaging, and mission-aligned.
- Provide input on pacing, clarity, narrative flow, and audience retention throughout the production process.
- Help align video concepts and deliverables with YouTube strategy, digital education objectives, and audience engagement goals.
- Partner effectively with internal stakeholders, on-camera participants, and external collaborators to ensure smooth execution of digital content projects.
Video & Photo Production (Primary Competency) [GM1.1][LW1.2][GM1.3][LW1.4][MB1.5](30%)
- Assist with on-location video and photo production, including farm tours, interviews, ranch events, and other field-based storytelling opportunities.
- Operate cameras for interviews, live-action coverage, and multi-camera productions.
- Set up and manage lighting, microphones, field audio recorders, and other production equipment.
- Capture B-roll, still photography, and supporting footage that strengthens story continuity and visual impact.
- Support scene staging, interview framing, composition, and other on-set production needs.
- Prepare, transport, troubleshoot, and maintain production gear and related accessories.
- Assist with shoot planning, call times, field logistics, and production coordination.
- Perform production work safely and effectively in outdoor agricultural settings, including uneven or muddy terrain, livestock environments, and varying weather conditions.
Post-Production Work (25%)
- Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro in alignment with project briefs, story goals, and brand standards.
- Assemble rough cuts, string-outs, select reels, and other editorial materials to support final delivery.
- Create short-form cutdowns, clips, and repurposed assets for digital platforms.
- Organize footage, project files, and media assets using established file management and archival practices.
- Support versioning, quality control, and delivery preparation across multiple content formats.
- May perform job-related duties as assigned.
- Partner effectively with internal stakeholders, on-camera participants, and external collaborators to ensure smooth execution of digital content projects.
- May perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Video Production, Cinematography, Media Arts, or a closely related field with up to 3 years of relevant experience; or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience in video production.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience supporting video production work in outdoor or field-based environments.
- Demonstrated ability to shape narrative structure through editing.
- Knowledge of visual composition, interview framing, and continuity.
- Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and file management discipline.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in creative, fast-paced production environments.
- Willingness and ability to travel for field production as needed.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience producing or editing content for YouTube or other education-focused digital channels.
- Scriptwriting, story development, or content research experience.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects and Photoshop.
- Understanding of digital audience engagement, watch-time, and retention principles.
- Background, interest, or working knowledge in agriculture, food systems, livestock, or regenerative practices.
Most Critical Proficiencies:
- Strong technical competency in camera systems, lenses, lighting, field audio, and production support equipment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and confidence working within established post-production workflows.
- Ability to translate raw footage into compelling, audience-friendly visual stories.
- Sound judgment in planning, prioritizing, and adapting to changing production needs in the field.
- Clear communication and collaboration skills with creative teammates and non-technical stakeholders.
- Effective organization of digital assets, project files, and production logistics.
Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet production deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to lift, carry, load, and unload cameras, tripods, lights, audio equipment, and related production gear within reasonable safety guidelines.
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in outdoor agricultural settings, including uneven ground, muddy terrain, and livestock environments.
- Constant use of a computer and editing software for extended periods of time.
- Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and telephone communication with colleagues, participants, and partners.
- Ability and willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on production schedules.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed for field production assignments.
- Must have reliable transportation and live in commutable distance to Heifer’s Ranch in Perryville.
Salary Information:
- The hourly salary range for this position is $26.92 - $27.88 per hour.
- Placement within the range will be based on the experience and competency level of the candidate.
What We Offer:
- Heifer International offers a variety of benefits for U.S. based employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Health and wellness benefits including Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Saving Account
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) retirement plan (match 1% employee to 2% employer up to a maximum of 4% match +3% employer discretionary contribution regardless of employee contribution)
- 22 vacation days in addition to 12 statutory and discretionary holidays, and 10 sick days per year
- Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Professional development and annual merit increase opportunities
- Optional critical illness insurance, legal assistance plan and pet protection
- And more!
Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of disability.