Now Hiring: Videographer, American Samoa

Location: American Samoa

Job Description:

Ridge to Reefs is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to serve as a videographer for several agriculture related projects in American Samoa. The Videographer will coordinate with local partners and Ridge to Reefs staff to film projects, edit videos, and post them online across social media platforms for visibility. The Videographer will create shorter videos for social media as well as longer training videos for local farmers. Videos will be posted on YouTube and across social media platforms for visibility, and may be used for training purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with local staff to set up times to film project activities

• Film project activities with high quality camera and recording equipment

• Edit footage and create videos for a variety of contexts (e.g. social media, training videos, etc.)

• Create and post videos on a local YouTube channel for American Samoa sustainable agriculture

About the Organization:

Ridge to Reefs (RTR) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve water quality and protect coral reef ecosystems by reducing land-based sources of pollution upstream. RTR has worked in American Samoa for over 5 years developing projects that reduce pollution from agricultural and urban settings. RTR is hiring this position under an 18-month Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grant.

Compensation:

Base rate $25/hr for all filming and editing tasks OR paid by project.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of professional experience filming, directing, and editing videos for clients

• Must have your own camera, microphone, computer and other necessary equipment for video production

• Must have your own vehicle and be able to meet project staff in the field

• Based in American Samoa (projects will take place in Tutuila and potentially on Manu’a)

• Ability to coordinate effectively and in a timely manner via phone and email with the project team

• Ability to be flexible based on the needs of the project team, weather, etc.

• Experience using YouTube and social media to post videos

• Ability to meet deadlines and set clear expectations for time needed to complete tasks

To Apply:

Please send at least two videos you have produced and a description of why you are interested in and qualified for this position to Kelly Harris at kelly@ridgetoreefs.org by Oct 20th, 2023.