Accela Communications provides software and professional services to produce, deliver, and measure interactive multimedia communications for a range of industries. We off an entrepreneurial, challenging, fun and inclusive workplace that provides opportunities for professional and intellectual growth. We work with B2B companies in the Healthcare, Technology, Financial Services and other industries. Customers include Advanstar, American Express, the American Hospital Association, CA, EMC, ExactTarget, Gartner, IBM, IDG, HP, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Siemens and Xerox. To accomplish our expansion goals, we seek bright, dedicated, experienced professionals in many areas.

Accela Communications offers an excellent work environment and an opportunity to be part of a team providing unique, market-leading products and services. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of medical, dental and vision coverage.  Join our team and be part of the leading edge of video and multimedia communications on the web!  The work environment is relaxed, flexible, and fun.  Apply online today!  To apply for any of these positions, please forward your resume to us at jobs@accelacommunications.com

We are seeking a highly motivated, professional Producer to join the team responsible for creating and publishing streaming audio and video content over the web in our market leading AccelaCast player for clients in the Technology, Health Care, Financial Services and other industries.  This person will manage client productions and work with the sales team and internal technical staff to showcase client vision and content to best advantage in the multimedia environment.  Candidates must be highly motivated, extremely organized, detail oriented, and possess outstanding communication and project management skills. This person reports to the Director of Streaming Media Production.

Accountabilities and Duties

• Work closely with the external clients to determine program goals and contribute ideas for program format to enhance program effectiveness.
• Conduct project kickoff calls, bringing the client and their marketing team and potentially speakers and audience development partners all together to establish program plan, establish rough timeline, discuss additional speakers/analysts, and the best way to discuss/present the topic.
• Project manage all aspects of pre-production, facilitating speaker calls, deliverables, and rehearsals.
• Manage the production of the video or audio.  If the program tapes at the Accela Communications studio, potentially serve as director, host and coordinator for all guests.  If the program tapes remotely, potentially travel to be on site.
• Manage post-production including all client edits, changes, and deliverables.  Work closely with the Creative Services and Electronic Publishing (ePub) teams to integrate all deliverables into a complete AccelaCast program.  
• Develop and manage project flow and timelines – internally and externally
• This person also keeps a close eye on time and dollar expenditures to make sure the production stays on time and within budget
• Serve as a resource for the Accela Communications sales force to assist in sales of custom programs.

Requirements

This position requires a BS or BA degree and two to four years of video production experience.  This person must have experience in successfully managing deadline-driven audio and video projects and be able to work as part of a team, yet in a self-directed, detail-oriented manner.  Organization, initiative, flexibility, and excellent oral and written communication skills round out the requirements. Flash and  Avid experience a plus.