Media Specialist Job at Cirrus Design Corporation in Alcoa

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

The applicant should expect to work creatively on content areas focused on supporting weekly social media content goals with topics specific to the aerospace industry and the following functional expectations:

• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Work primarily as a videographer/photographer and video editor — in collaboration with the broader marketing & social media teams — with the ability to support in other areas of the production pipeline (basic motion graphics, color correction, audio sweetening, etc.)
• Unwavering commitment to produce creative, show-stopping deliverables, balanced with practical planning to adjust processes as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel with the possible need to travel internationally.
• Professional presentation, conduct, and collaboration with colleagues, customers, and business partners.
• Work occasional off-hours and weekends as needed to meet deadlines.
• Be comfortable working in and around small aircraft.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Preferred 2 or 4 year college Media Arts-related degree.
• 2 or more years practical experience in a video production position directed towards social media content and strategy.
• Strong videography/photography and editing skills, as demonstrated in a work reel that must be attached to this application as either a link or uploaded video file. Applications without a referenced reel or video portfolio will not be considered.
• Strong knowledge of modern computer, software and production technologies, and workflows.
• Essential understanding of social media formatting, media workflow and strategy.
• Fluent with the following software applications:
• Mac OS (Required)
• Apple iOS
• Apple Final Cut X (Required or willing to learn)
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator (Required)
• Adobe After Effects (Required)
• Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Proficient in pre and post-production workflows and non-linear (NLE) editing software as it pertains to promotional, narrative, and engaging content creation.
• Experience with app-driven production workflows such as CapCut, Canva, etc.
• Experience with cinema-style and full format dSLR camera operation.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with practical and studio lighting.
• Motion graphics and graphic design experience is a plus.
• Experience with interactive development and/or digital book authoring is a plus.
• Some experience in aviation is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound judgement and effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to effectively manage stress, including competing work demands and multiple projects at the same time.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Resourcefulness - Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Independence - Ability to operate as a self-starter, conceptualizing product timelines and work proactively to achieve deadlines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.