Department Summary
Our communications team is made up of a variety of storytellers with a united purpose. They work cross-functionally to communicate the DISH story to journalists, colleagues, thought leaders and industry experts. From media relations to internal message building, they tell DISH’s unique story of innovation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
What you will be doing
We have an opportunity available for a skilled and imaginative photographer and videographer to help shape and tell our story via social media through the eyes of the executive leadership team. In addition, this role will assist Studio Operations in support of other executive video and photography projects as needed. We’re looking for someone with flexibility and adaptability to produce outstanding social media content that engages customers, prospective customers, employees and other key audiences.
Day-to-day job responsibilities
- Pre-production collaboration with key stakeholders and implementation of digital content strategy with the goal of increasing engagement and follower growth of social media platforms.
- Produces video and graphic content for executive social media accounts at DISH Network; project management and production planning.
- Video filming for social platforms, executive projects, and market-facing press coverage; still photography of events.
- Works to ensure a consistent personal brand identity is maintained.
- Editing within tight timeframes; the ability and flexibility to work on short notice and outside normal business hours as needed; strong work ethic.
- Impeccable track record for reliability and dependability; learning and assisting core studio production components.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media or a related field.
- 5-8 years of experience with social media content production in a multimedia setting (video & photography)
- Expert-level experience in photo and video editing software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator).
- The ability to conceptualize and create high-quality content.
- Proficiency in all aspects of audio-visual production.
- Professional experience in developing assets for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; technical troubleshooting skills desirable.
- Experience with field lighting for video and still photography; familiarity with broadcast control room production concepts and terminology a plus.
- The ability to work with C-suite executives and provide a professional and comfortable atmosphere.
Travel required:
- Up to 50% local travel within the Denver-metro area
- Up to 10% domestic travel outside of the Denver-metro area
Schedule:
- Flexibility needed to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays based on influencer availability/preference.
Salary Range
Compensation: $64,800.00/Year – $89,400.00/Year
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.
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