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Yamaha Guitar Group is a leading manufacturer of electric guitar and bass products, consisting of the “Line 6”, “Ampeg”, “Cordoba” & “Guild” brands. We are looking for a Multimedia Specialist to join the team!
The Multimedia Specialist will be an essential contributor to the Marketing Communications group. The successful candidate will have exceptional video production skills, with a strong eye for aesthetics that align with the music products industry and all five identities of YGG’s brands.
This role will be responsible for producing videos for social media, email campaigns, live events, websites, training, and other marketing deliverables. The ideal candidate for this role will have at least 3+ years of experience and passion for video production, covering videography, video editing, photography, and image retouching/processing. The Multimedia Specialist should have excellent project management and self-organizational skills.
This is a critical position in a creative, fun, and driven work environment. Yamaha Guitar Group is a small company, so our ideal candidate can work cross-functionally and collaborate to find the best solutions to complex problems. Our company has a unique culture, including game nights, company “jams”, and corporate sustainability and responsibility efforts to constantly improve our impact globally.
This Role will be hybrid based from our Calabasas office and individual must be comfortable commuting everyweek to the office.
Essential Job Descrition:
- Capture Compelling Video: Shoot high-quality video content in both studio and on-location environments, adapting to diverse filming scenarios.
- Craft Immersive Audio: Record, edit, mix, and master sound design to create an engaging and impactful soundscape for your videos.
- Post-Production Expertise: Leverage your in-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite to execute on all post-production needs, including editing, color correction, and motion graphics.
- Production Management: Manage the technical logistics of video shoots, including equipment rentals, location scouting (if applicable), and ensuring a smooth and efficient production process.
- Visual Storytelling Mastery: Go beyond basic editing. Create compelling narratives through video by incorporating motion graphics and other digital effects to elevate your final product.
The expected breakdown of efforts is as follows:
- 45% Videography
- 45% Video post production
- 10% Still photography
Experience/Qualifications
What you Bring to the table
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in video production or a related field.
- Proven experience in all aspects of video production, from pre-production to post-production (filming, editing, audio mixing).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite design applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) for visual storytelling.
- Experience with still photography and editing is a plus.
- Strong understanding of graphic design principles (a plus).
Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse clients.
- Strong creative thinker with a passion for crafting engaging multimedia content.
- Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Mac OS platforms.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt to changing needs.
- Willingness to travel (up to 1-2 weeks/year) and work occasional nights/weekends.
- Strong problem-solving and technical skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to both on-site and off-site work environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Additional Preferences:
- Experience with green screen technology.
- Experience editing videos featuring guitar music.
- Knowledge of the music and musical instruments industries (especially electric guitar).
What We Bring To The Table
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life-Insurance and 401k
- Employee Assistance wellness programs
- Employee product purchase program
- Flexible work options
- Casual dress
- Vacation, sick-time, personal time, volunteer time
- 8 Company Holidays, 2 floating Holidays
- Hourly Salary Range is DOE $24.00-$28.84
The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, exclusive of overtime, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Yamaha Guitar Group will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.
So if you want to help us define the next generation of music products and instruments, we’d love to hear from you!
