Job Description

Do you have a serious passion for creating, crafting, and editing video? Is story-telling your gift to the world? Are you looking for a full-time position that allows you the opportunity to create multiple videos every month while pushing your creative limits? If so, then RMA of Connecticut might be a great choice for you. As our Video Specialist, your job will entail producing video content for our organization that aligns with the brand, mission, and goals of our company. As the visual storyteller for our company, you’ll be responsible for storyboarding, shooting footage and editing, managing creative assets, and maintaining all video equipment. As the voice for the video in our company, you will be the trusted resource for implementing and maintaining a culture of video.  

You will accomplish the bulk of the technical tasks related to production and post-production. These duties may include the transport, setup, and operation of equipment; and assisting with staging, set preparation, and dressing. 

You will work closely with the rest of the Marketing & Strategic Growth team to execute projects from concept through completion. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Determining what camera equipment is necessary and obtain equipment if needed 
• Transporting, setting up, and operating various production equipment including cameras, audio and video recorders, lighting equipment, props, and microphones for location and studio production 
• Operating and maintaining proper levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video recorders, and other production equipment 
• Collecting b-roll footage, as well as interviewing appropriate staff and/or clients 
• Assisting in the social-sharing of the video content 
• Working closely with team to determine the topics of the videos and how to prioritize what to produce 
• The ability to maintain consistent project management and process that will allow you to create 2-3 videos a week consistently. 
• Working with our team as on camera talent as the subject of your video content 
• Creating, uploading, optimizing and reporting on content for our YouTube channel 
• Owning all aspects of production including, but not limited to: 
• Pre-production scripting and collaboration 
• Production set up, execution and striking 
• Post production editing and publication 
• Reporting on assessing effectiveness of video content 

Additional responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting in maintaining the video hosting platform and understanding best practices 
• Staying up-to-date with all new technological advances (VR, AR, etc.) 

Technical Qualifications: 

• Proficient with Video Editing Software (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro) 
• Experience with Adobe After Effects or Motion are preferred 
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are a plus 
• Proficient at storyboarding, scripting, and concepting 
• Understand basic and advanced composition techniques 
• Understand the fundamentals of branding 
• Very detail oriented and able to identify quality issues in audio and video 
• Proficient interview skills and getting the most out of on-camera talent

Personal Qualities: 

• Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video 
• Proven experience in working with a team, with a mindset and goal in developing the best video content 
• Ability to learn new skills and determine on-going learning opportunities for film techniques 
• Open minded about video production, with the ability to make the our company’s video strategy a reality 
• Owns the production process and does what it takes to make great content 
• Self-starting and treats the brand as as your own 
• Deals well with criticism and able to collect feedback easily 
• Great communication skills and able to interview and make people comfortable 
• Energetic and able to excite people to be on camera 
• Looks at the content from the eye of the viewer to create the best experience 
• Lifelong learner and able to identify new learning opportunities 

Bonus Points if: 

• You have contagious enthusiasm that makes others around you light up when you enter the room 
• You are obsessed with improving your personal skills, learning everyday, and embracing new technology (like AR, VR, etc.) as it develops 
• You love feedback and are a major team player 
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, and therefore treat the position as if it was your own company