https://www.productionhub.com/job/53865/sports-filmmaker-for-nola-media-group
NOLA Media Group seeks a Sports filmmaker to set the standard for our local multimedia content with proven strength in social media strategy, strong graphics skills and a hunger to innovate. We are a company that values quality video and believe that passionate dedicated filmmakers can really help us reach massive audiences. Here is the work we do and want the candidates to do: Links to examples Commitment video: www.youtube.com Hype video: www.youtube.com Meme, speak to the fan: www.facebook.com Humor for the fan: www.facebook.com Innovative social video: www.youtube.com The ideal candidate brings passion to this sports position with a strong understanding of the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers, as well as the New Orleans Pelicans and high school football recruiting. This role will be the cornerstone of a team of multimedia storytellers. To succeed, the filmmaker must be able to tap into the psyche of the fans and make videos and social posts that are highly shared. We are looking for someone who thinks cinematically and has work presented in a dramatic, humorous or exciting fashion. Within Advance Local, we have seen this type of success and garnered national attention with examples routinely being shared through national media outlets. The best person for this job will want to work at the speed and pace of the teams they cover and will seek to own the space where this content clashes with the competition. You should strive to rise above all others at all times. Internally, we want you to teach and mentor your teammates to bring them up-to-speed on everything from software to hardware to strategy. The more people we can bring along, the stronger our team will be. We are looking to move quickly so when applying, please provide a production reel/links to your work. To apply please email a resume, cover letter and work sample by clicking on the external application button. NOLA Media Group is a digitally-focused news organization encompassing all content, marketing and sales operations for NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune. By bringing together the quality journalism and in-depth coverage of The Times-Picayune with the up-to-the-minute information of NOLA.com, we are ensuring the communities we serve have 24/7 access to what's happening locally and around the world. The Times-Picayune has won multiple Pulitzer Prizes, including two for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina, and most recently NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, together with WVUE-TV Fox 8, earned a Peabody Award for its groundbreaking investigative series on Louisiana campaign financing. NOLA Media Group is a part of Advance Local, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 25 cities, reaching 50+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Fearlessness, and Customer Focus. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com. Advance Local is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental impairment, sexual orientation, marital status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
• Strong producer, editor and shooter • Knowledge of or ability to learn After Effects • Strong visual thinker
https://www.productionhub.com/job/53865/sports-filmmaker-for-nola-media-group