Do you love to flex your creative muscles shooting in the field and when seated in front of an editing system?
Are you a brilliant shooter with a keen eye for picture making and storytelling? Do you have mastery of the tools of the trade – composition, lighting, audio?
Are you able to organize and edit your materials into wonderfully well structured pieces that truly flow and engage the viewer?
Does the idea of periodically traveling to some of this country’s most scenic destinations to tell the story of farming and ranching catch your fancy?
If the answer to all of the above is “ yes ”, we have an outstanding opportunity awaiting you at RFD-TV at our Nashville, TN branch.
The successful candidate will be a proven multi-talented shooter and editor with with a reel showcasing attention-grabbing pictures and well-crafted stories. Ideally, you are also a seasoned writer and producer who can help lead a production from start to finish.
Important Notes: Candidates who fail to submit a link to a reel of their relevant work will not receive consideration for this position. There is no relocation reimbursement for this role.
Responsibilities
- Shoot, Edit, Write and Field Produce feature-length pieces for magazine programs and news
- Pre-produce remotes to ensure successful shoots
- Shoot undeniably great pictures that energize and amplify the subject / story
- Generate succinct and engaging copy, yet know how to let pieces truly focus on the people they’re about.
- NOTE: While we produce original content, we also produce news and live events so you will be assigned to those productions from time to time as well.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a videographer and editor at a local affiliate, cable or broadcast network or comparable company.
- Willingness to travel for production roughly 40%-60% of the time.
- Experience writing and producing docuseries or news packages and specials a plus.
- Limitless curiosity and a strong propensity for creative enterprise
- Reel showcasing several individual pieces you have produced, written and shot
About RFD-TV:
RFD-TV is the only program service in the United States devoted entirely to serving a rural television audience. We produce 30 hours of news programming each week, in addition to countless special programs.The RFD-TV program lineup is a mix of news, entertainment, rural lifestyle and equine programming tailored to the unique appetites of the network’s loyal constituency.
Rural Media Group, Inc.
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Job Description
A vertical series production is seeking a talented Wardrobe Stylist and Production Designer to join the creative team. This project will be shot in Los Angeles and requires professionals with a strong eye for detail and proven experience in designing for vertical format productions.
Job Responsibilities
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Wardrobe Stylist: Curate and manage costumes that align with the series’ tone and characters
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Production Designer: Develop visual design concepts and oversee the set’s creative look
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Collaborate with directors and producers to ensure visual consistency
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Organize and present creative decks for approval before execution
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Manage on-set adjustments and troubleshoot design-related needs
Requirements
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Previous experience with vertical video projects
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Strong portfolio demonstrating past work in styling or production design
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Professional resume highlighting relevant experience
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Ability to work within the shoot schedule provided
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Creativity, organization, and adaptability in fast-paced environments
Compensation
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Paid opportunity; rate to be discussed based on experience