Job Description

JOIN OUR COMPANY:

Thrive has been listed as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the United States for five consecutive years. We are a full-service agency that handles everything in-house and delivers massive and sustainable growth to our business partners and clients. We think about our work in two words: Relationships and Results.

President Matt Bowman founded Thrive in 2005 and has grown the company to more than 200 employees in 34 states and 10 countries. We have a deeply-rooted, talented team (respectfully referred to as Thrivers) of project managers, web designers, content writers, social media specialists and search engine optimization specialists. We are a close-knit team that is motivated, smart, disciplined and committed to turning ideas into actions.

We now have a new headquarters located in Arlington, Texas, and have an exciting opportunity for a new Videographer/Photographer to join the U.S. team.

HERE IS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Thrive's Videographer/Photographer will collaborate with the creative and content teams to produce visually interesting content with a strong sense of style and storytelling for Thrive and our clients. You will source and manage any vendors or production team needs, and their projects and assignments, making sure that they meet Thrive standards and client expectations.

A qualified candidate will be a self-starter, with time and project management skills, be able to work both independently and interdependently. The best candidates will be confident in their results because they are able to provide opinions, insight, and commentary on ideas and discussion related to photo/video production work.

This is a hybrid position – you will be in-office or on-site for filming, photos, and other work that requires it. You may work from home for editing and non-office tasks as you see fit. Proximity to Arlington, TX, is a plus for in-studio work.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Managing pre-production, production, and post-production editing of video/photo projects while maintaining overall brand identity and image.
• Produce, film/shoot high-res video/photography for web, print, social media, etc. for internal and client work. Clients include product and service offerings. Media should contribute to driving sales and leads.
• Maintain our production calendar for all video and photo projects.
• Develop media project goals, objectives, and timetable for production.
• Develop, write, review, and edit scripts; determine appropriateness according to intended use and audience.
• Set up video/photo and lighting, shoots, records audio, mixes and performs related production activities.
• Sourcing and managing vendors as required for projects.
• Develop and use skills in appropriate design packages such as Photoshop, In Design and After Effects.
• Translate audio, graphics and digital animation and other digital media content into various distributable formats.
• Manage and assign media project tasks and objectives to either yourself or media team members or contractors.
• Create media project quotes for sales team proposals and client approval.
• Negotiate and approve contractor costs in relation to the project budget and scope.
• Consults with clients and internal stakeholders to determine media production needs.
• Advise clients and internal stakeholders regarding various aspects of design, development and use of media and media presentation.
• Create physical backups of stored content in the cloud and is responsible for keeping records of all content available for viewing.
• Maintain multimedia-related equipment and software.
• Coordinate multiple projects with frequently adjusted priorities.
• Keep informed about video production trends, evaluate new tools, recommend new ideas, etc.
• Book and manage external resources when needed on online work platforms.
• Manage relationships with cross-functional partners in various departments to ensure clear direction and expectation for deliverables.
• Create and deliver video edits suited for social media and other uses.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, art, film, broadcast, audio, media production or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of video production management experience at an agency, commercial multimedia studio or video production company.
• Thorough knowledge of the entire production lifecycle, including pre-production, audio, and video recording, studio and location photography, lifestyle and product photography, lighting, studio environments, editing, content delivery, and cost control.
• Ability to develop and manage strong agency and vendor relationships.
• Ability to conduct an in-person interview to drive testimonial videos that enhances the client’s brand.
• Established network of video/photo production vendors and on-camera talent a plus.
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep momentum to manage due dates.
• Ability to “think on your feet” to make decisions on set or on location.
• Exceptional editing capability with understanding of videography, photography, and new digital content approaches.
• Experience hiring acting and voiceover talent as required for projects
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Must understand media production including photography, video, digital and social.
• Experience operating video camera equipment and lighting.
• Must have a solid understanding of marketing, storytelling, and branding.
• Experience growing a team and an entrepreneurial mindset is a must.

BENEFITS: Thrive recognizes employees in many ways for their contributions and their commitment to the organization. One such way is by offering a very comprehensive benefits package. This includes a competitive salary, a bonus structure, and a strong benefit program that includes, health, dental, disability, vision and life insurance benefits. At Thrive, we want to ensure all of our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a strong work/life balance.

Demo reel, examples of photography, or online portfolio required.

Please send resume, along with the above to Cindy Deuser, Vice President of People Operations

cindy@thriveagency.com

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