Location Ottawa, ON HQ – Hybrid Reports To Director of Communications Summary The Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) is seeking an Animator and Video Content Strategist to join a dedicated team of staff to support Justin Trudeau and our Liberal team’s work to keep Canada moving forward. Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will plan, film, animate, and edit projects for the Liberal Party of Canada’s social media and online engagement programs and provide added creative support for the Leader of the party, Justin Trudeau, and our Liberal MPs/candidates and teams across Canada. We are looking for people who care about the work we do and who are a great fit for our culture and team. If you want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and play an active role in promoting Liberal values, then we want to hear from you! What we offer you Comprehensive benefits coverage Wellness programs Employee & family assistance program Defined contribution pension plan Flexible schedule arrangements Prime downtown location close to transit & shopping No charge gym membership & shower facilities Bicycle locker What you’ll be doing Develop motion graphics for videos, websites, and animated GIFs Actively participate in content creation, including brainstorming and pitching content ideas not limited to video Work with the Creative team to ensure that all video and motion graphics products follow the most up-to-date visual guidelines Plan, shoot, edit and otherwise produce video products, including messages from the Leader, the party president, Liberal Members of Parliament, and LPC staff, in close coordination with LPC social media and communications teams, as needed Draft scripts, including policy explainers, and fundraising and promotional videos Assist with the planning and production of national virtual events Maintain a database of audio and video assets Maintain the studio and all studio equipment (including cameras, lights, microphones, etc.), and make recommendations on new purchases Keep up to date with technology and best practices Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and operational objectives Work unusual hours and periods at an accelerated pace, as required, often balancing short deadlines and competing priorities Be available evenings and weekends Undertake occasional travel within Canada, as required You’ll need to have A strong portfolio of motion graphics work and video editing Experience with digital technology and editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, etc.) A creative mind and storytelling skills, with an understanding of timing, motivation, and narrative Confidence in video production, attention to continuity, lighting, and sound quality Familiarity with post-production work, including animation, video effects, colour-correction, sound editing, and video rendering Good understanding of branding and working within established visual identity guidelines Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment A track record as a self-starter, able to handle multiple projects at a time Strong writing skills Other graphic design experience and familiarity with related software packages (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) Ability to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages Political experience Apply LPC is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Should an offer of employment be presented to you, the offer will be conditional upon the candidates attesting to their fully vaccinated status for COVID-19 and providing proof of such vaccination. LPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under applicable human rights legislation(s). LPC encourages applications from all qualified candidates. LPC has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department at hr-rh@liberal.ca if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. 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