Video Production Specialist

Minneapolis-St Paul metro area, MN
Full Time
Marketing
Mid Level
Location: Remote within the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area or in-office at PF & QF headquarters in St. Paul, MN.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2026, or earlier

Overview:
Tell stories that matter!

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a talented visual storyteller who is passionate about creating compelling content that inspires support for our mission of upland habitat conservation. This position plays a vital role in documenting the people, landscapes, wildlife, and conservation efforts that define our mission and our motivations. 

The Video Production Specialist creates engaging visual content for internal and external audiences, producing everything from cinematic documentaries and educational films to social media content and event coverage. This position offers unique opportunities to travel, work alongside conservation leaders and outdoor enthusiasts, and tell stories that contribute directly to habitat restoration and wildlife conservation efforts across the country.

Reporting to the Video Production Coordinator and working within the Marketing Team, this individual manages projects from concept through delivery while collaborating with staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and freelance contributors across the organization. Success in this role requires creativity, adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work where conservation happens. Video Production Specialists regularly spend time with farmers, ranchers, wildlife biologists, conservation professionals, bird dog handlers, volunteers, and hunters across North America. Extended periods of field production are common, particularly during the fall and winter hunting seasons. From September through January, long days in the field and overnight travel should be expected as the team captures multiple feature projects while simultaneously producing and releasing content from previous seasons. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events is required.

Job Description:
In this role, you will: 
  • Produce high-quality documentary, branded, educational, and social-first content that advances organizational goals. 
  • Capture compelling stories that showcase upland habitat conservation, hunting heritage, and the impact of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. 
  • Manage productions from planning and field execution through editing, review, and final delivery. 
  • Strengthen organizational brand awareness and audience engagement through innovative visual storytelling. 
  • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence. 
  • Contribute to a growing library of visual assets that support marketing, fundraising, membership, and volunteer engagement initiatives. 
Primary Responsibilities:
Content and Story Telling:
  • Create a variety of visual media, including: 
  • Cinematic documentaries 
  • Hunting and conservation films 
  • Educational videos 
  • Event recaps 
  • Promotional campaigns 
  • Social media content 
  • Develop story concepts, scripts, interview questions, and production plans. 
  • Conduct on-camera interviews and capture authentic, compelling stories in both controlled and unpredictable environments. 
  • Produce content that communicates the organization's mission while engaging hunters, conservationists, volunteers, landowners, and supporters.  
Production and Field Operations:
  • Plan and execute video and photo shoots in studio, office, outdoor, and remote field environments. 
  • Select and operate cameras, lenses, lighting, audio equipment, drones, and supporting production tools. 
  • Travel regularly for assignments, including overnight trips and extended field productions. 
  • Safely operate and maintain production equipment in varying weather conditions and remote locations. 
  • Coordinate shoot logistics, travel arrangements, permits, rentals, vendors, and production schedules.
Post-Production:
  • Edit long-form and short-form content using industry-standard software and workflows. 
  • Adapt content into platform-specific formats for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and emerging digital channels. 
  • Assist with color correction, audio enhancement, motion graphics, captioning, and final asset preparation. 
  • Organize, archive, and maintain video and photography assets according to established standards. 
  • Identify efficiencies, emerging technologies, and production trends that improve output and workflow.
Collaboration and Project Management:
  • Collaborate with staff, volunteers, sponsors, partners, freelancers, and vendors throughout the production process. 
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, approvals, and deliverables. 
  • Provide creative guidance and production expertise to internal stakeholders. 
  • Support organizational events and initiatives, including National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic and other assigned projects. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, and audio equipment for hybrid photo and video production.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Lightroom, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
  • Strong video journalism, documentary production, scripting, spelling, and grammar skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, respond constructively to feedback, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience coordinating vendors, approvals, quotes, asset delivery, budgets, and travel logistics.
  • Ability to use and maintain camera equipment in varied field conditions and travel for extended periods to remote locations.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating professional, creative video production.
Preferred Experience:
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification or willingness to obtain certification. 
  • Experience producing outdoor, conservation, hunting, agricultural, or documentary content. 
  • Knowledge of social media content strategy and platform-specific video formats. 
  • Familiarity with motion graphics, color grading, and collaborative review workflows. 
  • Passion for conservation, wildlife, and upland hunting. 
  • Experience working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in video production, photography, marketing, or two to four years of relevant experience preferred; a strong portfolio and experience may substitute for formal education.
Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000 (commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience) with annual performance-based raises and the following benefits:
  • Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans are available.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
  • Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
  • Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees.
  • Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
  • 13 paid holidays.
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and three references as a single document before uploading your application to our website at www.pheasantsforever.org/about-us/careers. Applicants who do not include all required materials may not be considered for the position.

Contact: If you have further questions about Pheasants Forever, the application process, or this position, please contact Aaron Black-Schmidt, Video Production Coordinator, at [email protected].

About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever:
Pheasants Forever, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. We are a team, working to ensure that we build an environment that has a long-lasting positive impact on pheasants, quails, and other wildlife.
 
Pheasants Forever is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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