Video Production Specialist

Job Title: Video Production Specialist
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Job Summary
The Video Production Specialist is a full-time position on the Blade HQ marketing team. Video content is a core part of Blade HQ's marketing strategy. Our videos both entertain customers and inform them about our wide product range. All of this is possible thanks to our behind-the-scenes video staff. They would need to work in both short and long formats, produce and edit short and long-form videos for Blade HQ's social media accounts, taking footage that has been shot by production teams and editing it based on project specs. The finished product will represent the best of the company and the video producer's skill.
Responsibilities

• Edit short- and long-form videos for Blade HQ's social media accounts
• Ensure videos meet the marketing team's specifications and guidelines
• Implement creative notes from team
• Shoot at tradeshows, events, social media content, and as needed, website content
• Evaluate projects for brand authenticity
• Inject humor into videos (cut-ins, memes, pop culture references, etc.)
• Upload videos to YouTube multiple times per week, including thumbnail creation and video description when needed.
• Recut and condense existing video projects for delivery to multiple social media platforms
• Keep up to date with the latest video marketing trends
• May include other duties as assigned by management

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent at both speaking and writing in the English language
• Familiarity with video editing software like Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Adobe After Effects skills a plus
• Create and develop multimedia (audio/video) content for customer stories, internal company announcements, external promotions on social media, product marketing, recruiting, corporate training and other enterprise-wide projects
• Script, storyboard, budget, allocate resources, set deadlines and select optimal forms of media for projects
• Strong attention to detail with excellent storytelling skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Work independently or as part of a team to establish project deliverables with the capacity to communicate effectively
• Ability to pick out attention-grabbing shots
• Manage your time effectively to meet daily and weekly video editing goals
• Ability to receive and give feedback.
• Understanding of tactical, outdoor, and adventure markets a plus.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work with multi-track split audio/multi-cam timelines
• Talent for sound design
• Color grading is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

• Safe handling of knives and other edged cutting tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Sitting and/or standing for long periods.
• Typing, clicking, and looking at computer screens for long periods.
• Crawling, hiking, squatting, sitting, running, hanging, jumping, etc. to get the perfect shot.

Work Environment

• The Video Editor spends time in the studio, office, and on-location.
• May be assigned to shoot in mountains, deserts, lakes, shops, anywhere, as well as early in the morning or late at night. Working on location can be dusty, dirty, hot, cold, loud, long, and uncomfortable.
• This is an on-site position. No freelance or remote.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, emphasis in broadcast, broadcast journalism, film, television, or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in videography and editing required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time position (40 hrs/week). Salary. Must be willing to arrive at work by 9 a.m.

Please Send:

• Resume
• Link to editing reel or portfolio

About Blade HQ
Blade HQ is one of the world's largest online retailers of knives and outdoor adventure gear. We focus on a wide selection of brands and styles of knives and pocketknives to remain the 'cutting edge' of the knife community. Our mission is: To Sell Knives in an EPIC Fashion.
Our Values:
E - Empathy
P - Playful
I - Impact
C - Community
Blade HQ is an equal opportunity employer All employment decisions at Blade HQ are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Check us out on
Instagram: @bladehq
YouTube:
Facebook: Blade HQ
What makes Blade HQ a great place to work?
The Blade HQ squad is filled with fun, friendly, knife-loving people who are committed to working as a team toward a common goal. We love learning, and our management is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to learn and grow in the company. We are looking for motivated and passionate people (with excellent ping pong skills) to join our team and help us to be epic!
We offer:

• Excellent benefits:
  • 100% paid Medical for employees
  • 50% paid Dental and Vision
  • Free Employee life insurance
  • 3 weeks of PTO given up front with 5 weeks of possible PTO
  • Additional PTO for life events
  • Retirement up to 4% match
  • Short- and Long-term disability
  • Other voluntary benefit options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid events
• Regular company paid lunches
• Free Cereal, Soda, Ice, and Coffee
• Employee discounts on all products
• Casual dress code
• And much MORE!

If you think you're a good fit for this job and our team, apply NOW!
Employment at Blade HQ is predicated upon passing a background check and drug screening. Blade HQ reserves the right to deny employment (even if an offer letter has been signed) to any individual who does not pass a background and drug screening or anyone who fails or refuses to complete one.