Video Specialist I

About the role

A Video Specialist I eagerly embraces the opportunity to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, understanding the importance of adhering to processes for the benefit of Production and Creative departments, demonstrating a proactive and positive mindset. They possess foundational knowledge in pre-, pro-, and post-production, leveraging video, graphics, text, effects, animation, and sound design to enhance scripts and client branding. Contributing ideas aligned with creative strategies, they foster effective interdepartmental communication, and thrive in collaborative team environments. Committed to continuous improvement, they actively engage in training and feedback sessions, striving to meet goals and enhance their skill set.

Responsibilities

• Create appealing and engaging Radio and On Hold messaging with voiceover(s), music and/or jingle and sound fx.
• Create rough cuts of all footage- whether it be on camera standups for a spot, running footage or stock footage for a script, footage for a testimonial using CAM A, CAM B and b'roll, ground & aerial footage to create web reels and help film & edit walkaround reels of major models for each brand.
• Assist the Production Coordinators with any assets needed for our freelance team to do a project if it's not available to them and upload to the cloud in the freelancer's folder.
• Provide stills from the video footage for several categories by adding a marker where you want to create a still on the timeline, add color correction to the clip and export them as tiffs out of Premiere. Send a copy over to the Creative DAM and send a link to the Creative team to use real footage versus stock footage in all of the client's print, social media and website.
• Manage monthly backups of new footage for all clients, deleting old footage on the cloud & EVO and updating our Masters library.
• Learn how to convert different file types and sizes using Media Encoder.
• Learn about coop, compliance, state & federal regulations to aid in both filming on a shoot or editing footage for a video.
• Accompany Video Specialist II or Director on shoots, acting as a PA and/or as a 2nd camera op.

Qualifications

• Beginner with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Audition, Photoshop).
• Learn the automotive & retail industry and its terminology.
• Able to communicate interdepartmentally, by using email, Teams chat but most importantly by Teams phone.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Able to work well under specific deadlines and perform multiple tasks effectively.
• Strive for operational excellence.