American Furniture Warehouse is looking for a creative, energetic, and experienced Media Producer to work out of its Englewood office. AFW has an in-house studio equipped with the software, hardware, and necessary production equipment in our corporate offices to produce marketing videos for our customers, news media, informational and in-house training videos. Our videos range from 15 seconds to 7 minutes in length. These videos will be distributed to broadcast/OTT media partners, social media channels, used in email marketing, and published on our corporate website and intranet.
The Media Producer will work with the CEO, Marketing Manager, and different internal departments to help develop content. This position requires a proven ability to bring nuanced information to the layperson by producing video and audio content or other digital media products. This individual must possess creative energy and vision to maintain and enhance our brand combined with the motivation and self-sufficiency to complete projects on schedule.
Pay Range: $59,072 – $88,608
Essential Functions
- Commitment to AFW’s safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness
- Trafficking all TV spots to partner stations (broadcast, Hulu, Premion OTT) via Extreme Reach
- Understand lighting for video, clear understanding of capturing audio, and media codecs
- Lighting – all shoots should be lit to studio high-quality standards. Includes key, back, background, and fill (if needed) lights
- Audio – Monitor microphones and incoming audio during the shoot
- Written Composition – contribute to pre-production through concept, story writing, and storyboarding
- Editing- understanding of Adobe editing software programs including Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Exporting- final products exported to a variety of digital file formats
- Ability to work within a Mac-based environment
- Ability to learn and develop within new web-based environments
- Ability to support the development, planning, and implementation of a digital media strategy to further the visibility and community engagement
- The ability to support the design and delivery of feedback mechanisms to assess the effectiveness and impact of video communication is a plus
- The ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and management across the organization is required
- Ability to generate new ideas and concepts
- Ability to run meetings involving Department Managers and Executives
- Understanding of accessibility and usability issues
- Team player that also works well independently
- Manage and maintain our archive system
- Strong interview skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Preferred Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in video production, mass communications, or related field; equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience producing, filming, and editing video and social media projects
- Advanced knowledge Adobe Creative Suite (or industry equivalent) software, including Premiere Pro required; knowledge of graphics design and manipulation (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and audio editing
- Knowledge of other multimedia software (AVID editing systems, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools audio editing) is a plus
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the digital post-production process
- Hands-on knowledge and experience with audio mixers, microphones, and DSLR cameras
- Applicant must provide a link to an online portfolio or attach a PDF portfolio with the application!!!
Physical Requirements
- Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
- Must be willing to travel locally for offsite projects.
Physical Work Environment
- Long periods of sitting and standing
- Exposure to fluorescent lighting
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday.
American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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