Videographer/Producer

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead, plan and create television and digital advertisements for external business customers. Act as a liaison to business customers to ensure sales activities meet or exceed the customer's expectations and company and departmental quality standards. Perform in-person videographer shoots for commercials. Drive company vehicle to travel up to 5-hour radius outside of Grand Forks, North Dakota area once or twice a month.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Research, identify and manage freelance actor relationships.
• Direct and lead medium to large on-location shoots. Work directly with actors, additional videographers, grips and coordinators.
• Lead on special projects including but not limited to process/pricing projects ensuring deadlines are met, process documentation created and training executed prior to release.
• Perform administrative duties such as proof-reading documents, and performing research.
• Write professional and effective advertising copy.
• Work directly with customers to determine pertinent details regarding their advertising requirements, including working directly with other agencies.
• Create and design, static and video digital advertising.
• Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions.
• Produce television advertisements, including concept creation, writing, production, videography, and editing.
• Operate video cameras, non-linear computer editing equipment. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut or equivalent.
• Possess proficiency in lighting.
• Create motion graphics using, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects or equivalent.
• Present concepts and explain production methods to customers and members of the Sales Team.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer's privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by your position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as an effective team member while supporting the efforts and concepts of other departments.
• Be willing to advance personal knowledge of programs and techniques through tutorials, on-site and off-site training opportunities.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Midco.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Possess an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach towards work and all work projects.
• Possess strong problem solving and decision making skills while using good judgment.
• Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to create and foster a harmonious relationship with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement while creating and implementing viable solutions.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Videographer/Producer I:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Experience with a project management application preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills required.

Videographer/Producer II:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in journalism, television production, advertising or equivalent is preferred.
• 3-5 years of prior experience in a video production environment required.
• Proficient knowledge of motion graphics and design.
• General knowledge of digital advertising.
• Experience with a project management application preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.

Videographer/Producer III:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in journalism, television production, advertising or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience in a video production environment required. or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proficient knowledge of motion graphics and design.
• General knowledge of digital advertising.
• Experience with a project management application preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.

Videographer/Producer IV:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in journalism, television production, advertising or equivalent is preferred.
• 8-10 years of prior experience in a video production environment required or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proficient knowledge of motion graphics and design
• General knowledge of digital advertising.
• Experience with a project management application preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry loads of up to 70 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
• In-person visits to a customer's place of business are normal in the performance of this job. Specific abilities required include accessing a customer's place of business by stairs or elevator, operating doors or other entrances, navigating hallways and buildings, etc., and adapting successfully to a constantly changing environment.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO:

Midco:

• Is the leading provider of reliable, high-speed internet via fiber and fixed wireless technology, serving 460,000 homes and businesses in 400 communities across the Midwest.
• Provides exceptional customer experience and a superior network, while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• Delivers TV services including Midco Sports (a regional sports network), phone, data center and advertising services, plus wholesale networking solutions.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:

• Free Midco internet & TV
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.