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…