Videographer (Marketing)

Dallas Pets Alive is a highly respected animal rescue organization and provides the perfect place to utilize your skills to grow personally and professionally. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas - and volunteers make our mission a reality.

With over 350 Volunteers on more than 10 teams, we have numerous opportunities for you to join our mission. By dedicating your valuable time to DPA, you are directly impacting our ability to achieve our organizational goals in a fun and supportive community. To learn more about Dallas Pets Alive visit https://dallaspetsalive.org

As our Videographer, you’ll play an important role in capturing compelling visual content that showcases our organization's mission, animals, and activities. Your creative skills will contribute to raising awareness, engaging supporters, and promoting the overall impact of our non-profit.

Team: Marketing

Location: In Person - Located in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and be mainly in-person at our Adoption Container or Shelter. The DPA Container is located at the Dallas Community Beer Garden 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247. Humane Society of Dallas County is located at 2719 Manor Way Dr. Dallas Texas 75235.

Time Commitment: 1 project per quarter.

Compensation: This is a Volunteer Position with no monetary compensation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, shoot, and edit video content for various purposes, including marketing campaigns, social media posts, product demonstrations, interviews, and corporate events.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project objectives, target audience demographics, and brand messaging, and translate these into compelling video concepts and scripts.
• Operate video cameras, lighting equipment, and audio recording devices to capture high-quality footage, ensuring proper exposure, focus, and framing.
• Conduct interviews with subjects and stakeholders, asking relevant questions to elicit engaging responses and stories.
• Edit video footage using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools, incorporating music, graphics, and other visual elements as needed.
• Ensure video content is optimized for various distribution channels, including websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and digital advertising.

Skills and Qualifications best suited for this position:

• Proven experience as a videographer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work across various video formats and styles.
• Proficiency in videography techniques, including camera operation, lighting setup, audio recording, and composition.
• Expertise in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools, with a strong understanding of video editing principles and techniques.
• Excellent storytelling skills and the ability to convey messages effectively through visual storytelling.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your videography skills and ability to tell visual stories
• Understanding of non-profit and animal welfare issues is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Proficiency with Gmail and G-Suite applications
• Fluency in English; bilingual a plus!
• Ability to operate a computer or mobile device

What we look for in our Volunteers:

• Commitment to DPA’s mission and values.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional level correspondence at all times.
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent DPA! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public.
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner.
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare.
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare.

Our Commitment to You:

DPA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and the communities we serve. We embrace challenges and lead with positive intent, welcoming all people who have a caring and compassionate dedication to animal welfare.

Dallas Pets Alive champions a world where:

• Both ends of the leash are respected and honored. All individuals are treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding.
• The golden rule is expected: Treat all living beings as you would like to be treated.

DPA has a zero tolerance discrimination policy. Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.

To be considered for this position, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

For general information about volunteering, visit https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/

Dallas Pets Alive is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse culture that reflects the uniqueness of the animals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact volunteer@dallaspetsalive.org.