Application

Volunteer Application

 

BASIC Studios is a volunteer-based creative coalition, always looking for passionate people who want to build something meaningful with us. To get started, please fill out the form below and send us a sample of your work.

Do NOT send a RESUME! 

Available Roles

Executive Operations

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Coordinate production schedules with department heads
  • Maintain and enforce production deadlines
  • Convert Executive goals into operational plans with steps, timelines, and milestones
  • Supervise department managers as the primary contact between Executives and staff
  • Evaluate employee participation and deliver performance reports to the Executive team
  • Ensure all content, campaigns, partnerships, products, etc. align with COURAGE values
  • Present new proposals to the Executive team
  • Work directly with Maxine (CFO) to manage budgets and spending
  • Allocate resources and personnel across active projects
  • Evaluate potential collaborations and partnerships with other organizations
  • Collect data, concerns, and questions, then report to the Executive team
  • Resolve operational problems, workflow breakdowns, and personnel conflicts
  • Coordinate communication between departments
  • Develop workflow systems and operational protocols and present them for approval
  • Monitor project progress and hold department leads accountable
  • Protect employee culture by enforcing HR policies and the code of conduct

Executive Assistant

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Maintain task tracking systems for all active projects across departments
  • Monitor assignment lists and internal databases to ensure tasks remain up to date
  • Record new assignments and update project systems when responsibilities change
  • Ensure department task boards accurately reflect project progress and deadlines
  • Maintain organized databases used for project management and production tracking
  • Identify incomplete tasks, missing assignments, unclear responsibilities, or lack of accountability and flag them for review
  • Assist departments in keeping workflow systems organized and updated
  • Track production milestones and confirm that required steps are completed on deadline
  • Monitor creative pipeline to ensure work moves from idea to production to publication
  • Maintain internal documentation related to project tracking
  • Coordinate with department leads to confirm assignments and completion status
  • Report workflow delays or system issues to Executives so adjustments can be made
  • Manage internal documentation so policies and reference materials remain accessible

Marketing

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop marketing strategies that promote BASIC Studios’ mission and content
  • Plan multi-platform campaigns to promote videos, blog posts, and major releases
  • Coordinate marketing schedules with production timelines and release calendars
  • Assemble and manage marketing teams including writers, artists, and budget staff
  • Define campaign goals, target audiences, and messaging strategies
  • Monitor campaign performance and audience engagement metrics
  • Adjust marketing strategies based on performance data and audience response
  • Coordinate closely with social media and video departments for campaign launches
  • Ensure marketing materials reflect BASIC Studios’ values and messaging standards
  • Present marketing proposals and campaign results to executive leadership
 

Website Manager

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Monitor the website for outages, performance problems, or technical errors
  • Check and update WordPress plugins to maintain security and compatibility
  • Review and respond to comments when moderation is required
  • Monitor the forum system for spam or inappropriate activity once the forum launches
  • Assist with uploading and formatting blog posts using Elementor
  • Maintain page layouts, menus, and site navigation structure
  • Create or update website pages when new projects or sections are introduced
  • Ensure pages display correctly across desktop and mobile devices
  • Maintain visual consistency with BASIC Studios branding and design standards
  • Coordinate with writers and leadership when site structure changes affect content

Social Media

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Draft social media posts that communicate BASIC Studios’ message and current projects
  • Schedule and publish posts across approved platforms according to the marketing calendar
  • Monitor comments, messages, and discussions across social media accounts
  • Encourage interaction with followers through replies, questions, and discussion prompts
  • Coordinate with marketing staff to promote new videos, blog posts, and projects
  • Track post engagement and identify trends in audience interaction
  • Maintain consistent tone, messaging, and branding across platforms
  • Report audience feedback, concerns, and recurring questions to leadership
  • Flag inappropriate comments, spam, or policy violations for removal or review
  • Maintain an organized posting calendar aligned with current campaigns and releases

Video Editor

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Assemble and produce the final video cut using the approved script and recorded narration
  • Maintain the original message of the script without rewriting or altering content
  • Edit footage for pacing, clarity, and visual continuity
  • Balance audio levels for narration, music, and sound effects to ensure clear playback
  • Add graphics, captions, and visual elements required by the production plan
  • Verify accessibility basics including readable on-screen text and clear audio levels
  • Export videos in the correct format and resolution for YouTube and internal archives
  • Create YouTube thumbnails that accurately represent the subject and tone of the video
  • Upload completed files to the designated project storage or publishing system
  • Coordinate with other departments when edits affect presentation or clarity
  • Maintain organized project files and version control for all video assets

Writers

Responsibilities & Duties

Video Scripts
  • Research video topics using reputable academic, journalistic, or primary sources
  • Verify factual accuracy and document supporting sources during research
  • Draft full video scripts using the approved BASIC Studios voice and structure
  • Organize scripts with clear narration flow, segment breaks, and production cues
  • Submit drafts for internal review and revision when requested
  • Incorporate feedback from script editors or leadership before final approval
  • Upload approved scripts to Notion in the designated format for narration and production
  • Maintain organized research notes and source documentation for each script
Blog Posts
  • Research blog topics using reputable academic, journalistic, or primary sources
  • Verify factual claims and gather supporting references during research
  • Draft blog posts using the approved structure and writing voice for BASIC Studios
  • Format posts clearly for online reading with appropriate headings and sections
  • Include a Works Cited section for any claims requiring verification
  • Format references in MLA or APA style as appropriate
  • Upload completed posts to WordPress for editorial review
  • Revise drafts when requested by editors or leadership before publication

YouTube Voice

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Record narration for approved scripts provided by the writing team
  • Maintain consistent pacing, clarity, and tone during recording
  • Ensure pronunciation accuracy for names, terminology, and technical language
  • Review scripts prior to recording and flag lines that sound unnatural when spoken aloud
  • Report readability concerns or phrasing issues to the writing team before final recording
  • Deliver clean audio recordings free from background noise or distortion
  • Submit recordings in the required audio format for the video editing team
  • Maintain organized file labeling and version control for narration recordings

 


Phone Number

360-595-4823

Location

Longview, WA

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