The Production & Design Coordinator will be a key creative contributor to the Ocean Exploration Trusts Education & Outreach team, working in close collaboration with the Video Production Coordinator and Media & Outreach Coordinator to implement inclusive, visually engaging, and brand-aligned content that shares the wonder of ocean exploration with global audiences.

Were seeking a creative professional who thrives in a collaborative, remote environment and enjoys being deeply involved in the creative processfrom concept through final delivery. This is a non-supervisory role that blends two core creative functions:

• Video production and storytelling including video editing, graphics development, and short-form content creation for web and social media.
• Digital design and communications, including creating graphic assets for social media, websites, outreach materials, and organizational campaigns.

Youll bring a strong design sensibility, storytelling instincts, and a passion for translating complex science into accessible, visually rich experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Video Production & Creative Storytelling

• Collaborate with the Video Production Coordinator to edit short-form video content from expedition footage to support education and outreach programmatic strategies and organizational goals across various departments.
• Collaborate on storyboarding, script development, and production planning.
• Ensure all content meets professional standards for video, audio, and brand style.
• Support video cataloging, file management, and maintenance of editing systems and software.

Digital Media Design

• Develop high-quality visual assets for OETs website, social media, production, and outreach initiatives.
• Conceptualize and execute designs that strengthen OETs visual identity and engage audiences across digital platforms.
• Maintain brand consistency, accessibility standards, and design excellence across all deliverables.
• Manage digital asset organization, metadata, and archiving of design and photography files.
• Stay current on design trends and tools to elevate storytelling and visual communication.

Team and Mission Support

• Collaborate across departments to meet project deadlines and support deliverables.
• Document progress and time invested in creative projects.
• Support departmental processes, including annual budgeting and reporting.
• Participate in off-site events and at-sea aboard E/V Nautilus when opportunities arise.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that values collaboration, respect, and learning.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in video editing, graphic design, or digital content creation.
• Proven proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite design tools.
• Proven proficiency with non-linear editing software (Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut X, etc).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both video storytelling and graphic design expertise.
• Experience crafting short-form videos from long-form media with a narrative focus.
• Exceptional creativity and technical skill in producing infographics, animations, promotional materials, and social media content representing brand standards.
• Photography and photo-editing experience.
• Strong organization, time management, task management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse, cross-disciplinary teams.
• Enthusiasm for science communication and making complex topics accessible to broad audiences.
• Eligible to work in the United States with no travel restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization or GIS.
• Degree in graphic design, media, science communication, or related STEM field.
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, or education-focused organizations.
• Expertise with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Experience using audience engagement analytics to inform creative and strategic content decisions.
• Strong writing skills to support video scripting and storytelling integrity.
• Interest in working in shipboard environments.