Who We Are:
Mid-States Distributing (“Mid-States”) is the leading Farm, Ranch and Home Retail Cooperative. Our company is owned by 34 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (Members) who operate over 800 stores in 34 states and 9 Canadian provinces with combined annual sales in excess of 7.5 billion dollars. Our member owners retail items such as agriculture parts & supplies, petroleum products, hardware & tools, pet food, lawn & garden, animal health supplies, apparel & footwear, sporting goods and a variety of other products for the Farm, Ranch and Home.
We are looking for competitive people who like to win big and have fun doing it. We place a tremendous amount of emphasis on creating a unique and positive company culture. Most of our employees will tell you this is the best place they’ve ever worked. We value high energy people who like to work hard and play hard. Our consumers are primarily rural people raising kids, cows and quarter horses so traditional values like God, family and patriotism are important virtues around here. So, if you are enthusiastic and competitive, have a great attitude, good communication skills, are good at building relationships, love to win, and you like ice cream – Mid-States is the place for you!
Position Summary: The Video Production & Editing Specialist is responsible for filming and editing commercials, product demos, how to videos, Product photography, etc. This includes assembling interviews, sound bites, product shots, music and graphics. We follow a basic structure for each project but within the context of our structure there is always room for creativity. This is a heavily detail-oriented position and deadlines are crucial.
Essential Functions:
- Producing commercials, product demos, how to videos etc.
- Maintaining Camera, Audio and Lighting gear
- Organizing, archiving and maintaining projects for future use
- Some light After Effects work and basic graphic animation
- Creating graphics in After Effects from original ideas to pre-made templates which will be used in videos
- Product and Endorsee Photography
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Adobe Premiere CC and Final Cut (7) experience
- Maxon Cinema 4D/Maya 3D modeling
- Mac and PC operating systems knowledge
- Contemporary knowledge of all aspects of video production, to include hardware and software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of web compressions, file conversion and DVD authoring
- Knowledge of lighting a shot and understanding of how to correctly white balance cameras
- Knowledge of POV and DLSR cameras
- Ability to work productively both independently and as a team
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Photoshop experience
- Shooting for Broadcast editing experience
- Advanced use of Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- After Effects experience
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technology and industry standards
- Ability to execute new processes, procedures, and standards, in an environment of continuous improvement
- Understanding of how to set up time-lapse shots
- Still photography experience from natural to studio settings
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean environment. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping and significant fine finger dexterity.
Travel: Minimal, 10-15%
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
A few words from our COO:
Mid-States is truly the best company I have ever worked for. We strive to provide a unique, exciting, fulfilling work environment for our staff. We are cautious when we hire because we want to protect that environment. Drama, laziness and entitlement have no place at Mid-States. Our company is very financially sound and growing like crazy. If you are an enthusiastic, high energy person with a positive attitude and the skills described above then you may have just found the last job you will ever apply for. I look forward to meeting you. – Jeff
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Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the director and production team to execute the film
- Support on-set operations within your assigned crew role
- Assist with setup, filming, and breakdown during shoot days
- Maintain professionalism and teamwork throughout production
- Contribute creatively to bring the story to life
Requirements
- Open to individuals with experience or strong interest in film production
- Available for multiple shoot days
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and able to follow direction on set
- Interest in storytelling and independent film projects
Compensation
- Paid student film opportunity
- Valuable on-set experience and networking
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
- Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
- Assist with general duties.
- Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
- Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
- Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
- Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
- Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
- Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field..
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
- Color grading at intermediate level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
- Strong work ethic. Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment. Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
- Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
- Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
- Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
- Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
- Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
- Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
- Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- 25-30%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Regularly performs computer work and sits.
- Occasionally walks and stands.
- Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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