Are you a forward thinking individual who likes to push the creative boundaries regardless of what subject matter you are capturing? Do you enjoy a team environment? Do you enjoy the challenge of producing highly conceptual and spectacular short video clips and print imagery under a client’s strict branding guidelines? Do you have what it takes to meet time sensitive deadlines? Are you willing to work weekends or travel occasionally? Do you enjoy interacting with people at events? If your answer is YES, then please read on!

We’re an automotive company based in Austin, TX who is looking for an Experienced and Highly Creative Videographer/Photographer to join our in house Marketing Team in Austin. The ideal candidate is a self motivated, team player who has the ability to work on multiple projects and meet time sensitive production deadlines. Must have working experience with video and photography equipment and the latest post production software. The ideal candidate must also be available and willing to work event weekends and travel when necessary.

Job Purpose:

The right candidate will be in charge of producing weekly video segments showing off our products and how to use them, presenting our products through studio and in situ high-resolution photography, capturing car-oriented and motorsports events we attend, creating customer-car videos and photos when on the dyno or in the shop and capturing fun behind-the-scenes footage of life at COBB Tuning in the office, shops, photo shoots and events. COBB Tuning has an in-house marketing communications department of four dedicated marketing team members and three extended team members at our retail facilities, and we need someone who is both capable and eager to juggle the planning, shooting, and editing of video, sound, motion graphics and photography.

Responsibilities:

• Creating Videos:
  • Capture and edit video, sound and photos for COBB Tuning in documentary, informative, and cultural capacities as appropriate
  • Capture and edit video, sound and photos for COBB Tuning facility walkthroughs, department focus segments, shop focus segments, promotional events, product development and project build documentaries, product tutorials, product promotion, product installation, product demonstration and website images
  • Create or find appropriate sound, graphics, and animations for each video
• Product and Event Photography:
  • Shoot, edit, and post products on website in timely manner
  • Shoot, edit, and post event photography to social media sites within 24 hrs of event or less
• Planning and Conceptualizing:
  • Plan and coordinate video and photo shoots of products and installation with Engineers and Technicians
  • Coordinate with other facilities to capture remote content for projects
  • Stay on top of video trends and find example videos for future video inspiration and planning
  • Concept and storyboard video ideas on your own and with the rest of the creative team
  • Collaborate with Graphics/Web designer to produce high impact advertising/brand conscious pieces
  • Gather and incorporate constructive feedback from coworkers and report to Director of Marketing
• Social Media Marketing:
  • Post interactive videos and photos (with commentary/caption) to social media and online video websites (YouTube, Vimeo, Streetfire, Facebook, Flickr)
  • Provide videos and photos to Web Developer and Online Communications Specialist for inclusion in website, forums and blogs
  • Engage & monitor the communities where our videos and photos are seen/posted and report back to the Director of Marketing informed of trends/traffic and community responses
• Studio and Equipment:
  • Work closely with other HQ marketing team members and the shops’ extended marketing staff members to create an action oriented, fun and cohesive team that is easily approached and welcomes ideas from all sources within the company
  • In charge of maintaining cleanliness and organization of studio and studio equipment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience is preferred
• Sales or Marketing experience is a plus
• Degree in Marketing, Film, Photography, or Visual Communications related field is preferred
• Communication, Attitude, and Focus:
  • Understands and maintains the willingness to learn and maintain COBB Tuning’s unique BRAND reputation
  • Creative, progressive thinker with the ability to produce dynamic visual Marketing content within BRAND guidelines
  • Positive Team Player with good written and verbal skills to maintain open communication and collaboration on projects with marketing team members from the other COBB Tuning locations
  • Self-starter/motivator. Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and complete assigned projects to meet required deadlines
  • Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate with Marketing as well as other department team members
  • Keep Director of Marketing up to date on projects’ status and delivery dates
  • Maintain proper project documentation and orderly physical & digital files
• Capture unique and engaging subject matter (people, product, cars, etc.):
  • Engage and capture the spirit of the car enthusiast during automotive events while also CREATIVELY capturing unique automotive subject matter to tell a STORY
  • Ability to Direct engaging interviews and commentary for Marketing video clips
  • Direct untrained voice and acting talent and be willing to act and voiceover in some of your own videos
  • Research and write scripts on your own and with the help of members of the marketing team
  • Research and conduct video interviews on your own or with the help of the Director of Marketing
• Software & Equipment:
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Windows Vista/7, Adobe CS5 Design Premium (Photoshop), Adobe Lightroom 3, Adobe CS5 Premiere Pro, Adobe CS5 Soundbooth, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Open Office
  • Strong working knowledge and experience of HD Video, Digital photography, and Studio lighting equipment
• Knowledge and enthusiasm of cars and the import car culture is a PLUS!

Compensation:

Annual Pay Salary, Health Benefits, etc.

Please forward your cover letter, resume, and online portfolio to:

[email protected]

(email only, no phone calls please).