Creative Specialist – Webcast and Podcast Production

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.  

The Creative Specialist – Webcast and Podcast Production is an integral part of Latham’s Technology and Information Services team. This role will be responsible for the technical production of webcasts and podcasts for the firm, while coordinating all aspects of the production from pre-production to post-production, including recording and editing programs. This role will be located in either our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles or our New York City office. Please note that this is an in-office role.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Directing participants for the desired response and performance, including setting up production hardware such as webcams and microphones, and providing best practices on hardware usage and composition, lighting, and audio considerations
• Providing technical support to presenters and participants before and during the recordings and livestreams
• Providing timely and proactive support to participants, troubleshooting technical issues, and quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues that may arise before or during recordings and livestreams
• Assisting with the maintenance and testing of remote recording equipment and software, including coordinating repairs and replacements
• Researching and evaluating hardware and software in the market applicable to recordings, and making recommendations to the firm regarding new products
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate proficient knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products (including Premier Pro), audio recording and editing software programs (such as Adobe Audition), AV hardware including webcams, microphones, digital recorders, and interface/mixer, as well as webinar programs (such as ON24, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams)
• Display the ability to diagnose technical issues and test, recommend, and implement solutions
• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

And have:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent; with a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working in corporate podcast/webcast production
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience working with media production, lighting and equipment

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional Development programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of diversity programming including Global Affinity Groups. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

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