Description

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) invites applications for the role of Digital Video Producer/Editor, a pivotal position at the world’s premier chamber music institution. CMS is renowned for its innovative performances, global reach, and dedication to elevating the art of chamber music both on stage and in the digital sphere. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join the organization at a time of significant momentum and artistic accomplishment. 

This position plays a key role in shaping the visual voice of CMS across live concerts, digital broadcasts, and social platforms.  As part of our cross-functional media and production department, the Video Producer/Editor will help bring chamber music to global audiences through dynamic storytelling, precise technical execution, and a commitment to artistic excellence.

About the Work
The Video Producer/Editor will oversee the entire video lifecycle — from pre-production through delivery — collaborating with our broadcast and marketing teams to produce, develop, and distribute content from CMS’s concert season and special events.

This includes multi-camera concert coverage, documentary-style features, promotional videos, and digitalassets for online and in-venue use. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced arts environment, maintaining quality and speed across multiple simultaneous projects.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Capture
          Capture high-quality content at concerts, rehearsals, lectures, and livestreams across CMS’s season.

          Build and operate camera systems for live performance and digital capture.

          Collaborate with the broadcast team to maintain consistent audio and visual standards across all performances.

Post-Production
          Edit multi-camera concert footage into polished digital concerts and highlights.

          Deliver interview-based features, promotional content, and social media edits.

          Upload, publish, and maintain all CMS video content across the website and YouTube channel, including metadata entry, thumbnails, captions, end screens, playlists, and scheduling. 

          Coordinate with the Digital Content and Marketing teams to ensure all published videos meet CMS brand standards and support institutional priorities.

          Ensure all video assets meet technical and branding standards for web, streaming, and in-venue playback.

          Maintain efficient editing timelines

Publishing & Delivery
          Prepare final exports for delivery to CMS platforms (YouTube, Medici, Spotify, Tencent, etc.) and for internal use.

          Manage archival organization, file naming, and version control.

          Refresh and maintain in-house media displays, including hallway monitors and touring video loops.

          Coordinate Dropbox deliveries and asset transfers to partner organizations.

Who You Are
     Experienced: 3–5+ years of professional experience in digital video production, preferably within a music, performing arts, or broadcast environment.

     Technically Proficient: Deep working knowledge of Adobe Premiere; familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop.

     Camera Knowledgeable: Experience operating or overseeing professional and prosumer camerasystems such as the Canon C300 Mark II, Blackmagic Design, or similar models.

     Broadcast Capable: Experience with TriCaster or equivalent live video switching systems.

     Detail-Oriented: Exceptional eye for timing, accuracy in on-screen text, and visual consistency across deliverables.

     Collaborative: Works well under pressure and communicates effectively with artistic staff, musicians, and production crew.

     Organized: Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on tight deadlines without compromising quality.

     Musically Fluent: Familiarity with classical or chamber music is strongly preferred; sensitivity to performance nuance is essential.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time position, working from the CMS offices on the Lincoln Center campus, with a salary range of $67,000-70,000.

CMS offers competitive compensation that includes an excellent health insurance plan, dental and vision benefits, retirement plan, vacation, and generous paid time off.

How To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter in a single PDF to jobs@chambermusicsociety.org with “Digital Video Producer/Editor” in the subject line. Please, no phone calls. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.