Media Production Specialist

Job Title:  Media Production Specialist

Department:  Marketing

Reports to:  Marketing Manager

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Position Summary:

BPI’s marketing team is seeking an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial-minded professional to help our 5 brands’ digital media presence. As Media Production Specialist, you’ll play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives and championing new innovative ideas as part of a collaborative team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. 

Pre-Production/Project Management:

• Identifying participants/topics for series based on upcoming schedule. 
• Working with key stakeholders to develop scripts for various video projects. 
• Scheduling/Preparing participants for their interviews or shoots. 
• Ensuring projects meet scheduled release dates and communicating all updates or delays with team well in advance of deadlines. 
• Ensuring all pieces of a project are ready for release, including Transcripts, Closed Captions, Post Copy, etc.

Video Production:

• Conducting interviews both in-field and in-studio as necessary.
• Working with marketing team on scripted video content from pre-production through delivery.
• Handling setup and shooting in-studio and on-location; including knowledge of lighting, audio, and camera setup.
• Additionally, the person in this role will be expected to perform photography and videography at events as necessary i.e., event recap videos and photo galleries 

Video Post-Production: 

• Editing footage in Premiere Pro.
• Designing Motion Graphics assets in Adobe Illustrator 
• Ability to utilize layers to build and animate motion graphics in After Effects
• Working with graphic designer as needed to develop graphics on a project-by-project basis.
• Organize project assets and files into an existing file structure system.
• Complete post-production on various other types of videos as necessary.
• Delivering final products in all formats necessary by deadline dates.

Media Equipment Management: 

• Research and purchase the best value software and hardware for the media production department to elevate quality and streamline time spent in the production of photo/video content.
• Hardware Inventory and Maintenance
• Catalog and inventory all major BPI media production equipment to maintain accountability and minimize negative repercussions of loss or damage.
• Keep record of all media production purchases for use in warranty claims, repair, and/or future resale.
• Decommissioning, Recommissioning, and Resale
• Maximize the media department’s ROI by selling/repurposing outdated media equipment.  If equipment cannot be repurposed or sold, it will be disposed of in accordance with the disposition laws of Georgia. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Collaborates with BPI marketing team to plan and capture assets for use in ongoing video and photo storytelling. 

• Actively manages key video projects from initial project development to delivery of finished projects and archiving. 
• Collaborates with marketing team to evaluate new project requests, track existing or planned video projects and connect/share video content with other key stakeholders/ teams utilizing video content. 
• Shoots, edits, and produces video content and supports the creation of high-quality, visually appealing, and brand-aligned video content to achieve the brands’ strategic goals. 
• Provides collaborative guidance to BPI video production partners by advising on project planning (including pre-production logistics, onsite needs when required, post-production elements, etc.). 
• Represents BPI team in all interactions and builds relationships with colleagues and collaborators. 
• Maintains video production schedules and other shared tools to manage day-to-day video production workflow. 
• Provides technical support and ongoing development/maintenance of shared marketing team resources including archival footage, b-roll library, music subscription, content management.
• Creating and managing an internal and external standardized file plan for all photo, video, music and graphic content in a way that is understandable and accessible for the other users of BPI media. 

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Strategic – applies strong business acumen and decision-making skills
• Creative – design, deliver and manage new processes/campaigns to impact the business in a positive manner
• Collaborative – achieve meaningful progress working with others inside and outside the Marketing department, navigating a fast-paced business environment to build strong relationships
• Eager – a strong desire to positively impact the business. You are known for your tremendous work ethic, laser focus, passion, and commitment.
• Responsible – make decisions and independently manage projects. Taking a measured approach, demonstrating grace and grit under pressure.
• Organized – excellent time and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple demands and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Experience:

• Three to Five years of videography and photography experience 
• Expertise in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Required
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom preferred.
• Field producing and script writing experience preferred.

Please email portfolio, resume, and a short description of why you are a good fit for the role to media@bpiguns.com