- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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Additional Requirements:
- Do you have at least 2+ years professional experience as a Motion Graphics Designer / Artist?
- This is a staff position in Gainesville Florida, are you willing to relocate permanently to Gainesville, FL?
- Are you comfortable work on 2A and Firearms related content?
Work for a rapidly expanding video production department, who produces firearms-related content. Be a part of the solution, while educating and informing gunowners around the country.
While this is a combo position it’s primary function is as a Video Editor. As a Video Editor you will ingest, organize, and edit video footage (live action/B-roll/screen capture/multicamera) with accompanying narrative tracks, overlays, and graphics as applicable, while ensuring high quality. This position requires clear communication with keys, to ensure success. Video Editor will perform soup-to-nuts post-production, taking raw footage from assembly to full color-corrected delivery master that has mixed and leveled audio tracks. Assess and resolve technical and creative issues. Achieve continuity between multiple projects while working against very aggressive deadlines. Actively maintain expertise in the latest technology trends, techniques, and tools related to post-production.
LOCATION: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
**WHILE NOT EVERY PROJECT, IN SOME CASES YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO FINISH SAME-DAY TURNAROUND EDITS TO COMPLETION. SO PLEASE BE QUICK**
This position’s secondary function would be as a Motion Graphics Designer. You would be tasked with using your creativity to enhance the visuals, flow and artistic direction of videos. This could be as small as a font treatment, all the way to greenscreen, or similar, shot composting to create an enhanced viewing experience.
The ideal candidate will have a passion, experience or at least some rudimentary understanding of firearms, gun laws and or shooting sports as a hobby. This will only help perform the job better, and also better understand the content being produced.
Benefits - Full Comprehensive Benefit Package Including:
Group Health
Group Dental/Vision
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Requirements
Key Qualifications
At least 2 years of video editing, graphics and post-finishing experience working on short-form television, digital content, social media, and/or in an internal corporate media production environment
At least 2 years of motion graphics experience with 2D & 3D rendering, animation, logo work, special effects, and the like; in a professional setting
Familiar and experienced with motion graphics and effects software, apps and plug-ins
Have a keen eye for design and aesthetics
Stay up to date on latest graphic design techniques
Create graphic templates for easy use by other team members
Adhere to brand guidelines in ways that still push creative boundaries
Strong understanding and knowledge of nonlinear video and graphics production, organization, and storage
Proficiency in Premiere Pro and After Effects with the ability to efficiently navigate projects, as well as the ability to know/use/learn new software in the future
Must be creative, highly motivated and action oriented
Must be able to take direction, adhere to a schedule and delivery in a timely fashion
Must demonstrate strong and fluent editorial techniques through proper timing, pacing, organization, and asset management as well as a command of music and sound editing
Be a project and time management superstar within a SUPER fast-paced environment
Be able to work within a team as well as work independently with minimal supervision, as needed
Desired Qualifications
Working knowledge of color correction tools
Strong portfolio of motion graphics work
Ability to anticipate and effectively communicate and solve practical problems or issues
Know-how and experience troubleshooting and solving issues with Mac computers including macOS and related software, but also know how to work with PC-based systems as well (a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on attention to detail
Applicants with experience, knowledge or a passion for firearms, outdoors and/or shooting sports a go to top of the list!
Education
BA or BS in communications, art, film, broadcast, audio, media production, or related field (preferred but not required)
Additional Requirements
Must submit a demo reel / portfolio that clearly demonstrates your editing ability (both visual and audio work) AND samples of motion graphics work. Resume is a must.
This is a full-time/staff position located in Gainesville, FL.
Please ONLY apply if you are ready to relocate. Open to some temporary back and forth + remote work as you make arrangements to move.
Locals are encouraged to apply, but we are VERY OPEN TO RELOCATION for the right person.