Video & Content Specialist
Location: St. Paul, MN (on-site)
Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000
Reports To: Jana Schmid, VP of Marketing and Sales
[Job Description]
Dream big, eat the sandwich, miss nothing.
As our content wrangler, you’ll spend most of your days making videos. You’ll have a dedicated video editing room with all the gear you need to make our dreams come true. You’ll turn CrossOver releases, game compatibility wins, customer stories, tutorials, shorts and office chaos into videos people watch from start to finish.
But wait, there’s more… We’re a tiny (but boisterous) marketing team, so everyone ends up jumping into whatever the week throws at us. If this sounds like a dream wrapped in a Lola blanket, there are a few things you need to know.
We are AI averse. If you can’t do the job without it, please step away NOW.
We are independent workers. If you need your hand held every step of the way and cuddles from your manager, this is NOT for you.
We are critical thinkers. If a vague request leaves you stumped instead of curious, this team will eat you alive (lovingly).
We are owners. Your work processes are yours to design, defend and improve. “What should I do next?” is a question you answer, not one you ask.
And finally, we are detail freaks. If you’re fine shipping a video with a typo in the lower third because “nobody will notice,” Jana will notice, and our community will notice, screenshot it and post it on Reddit.
[Responsibilities]
- Pitch, script, shoot and edit video for YouTube, social media and the website
- Work with office “talent” for the videos
- Build and execute a regular content calendar
- Work with Business Opps to track performance and adjust when needed
- Help with events, trade shows and swag
- Create sales materials for PortJump and ExecMode as needed
- Proof and quality-check everything before it goes out
- Jump into whatever the week throws at us
[Requirements]
- A portfolio or reel of video and social content you made
- Ability to spot content ideas like a dog spots an unattended sandwich
- Strong editing skills in Premiere Pro and the rest of Adobe Creative Cloud
- Hands-on skill setting up and running camera, audio and lighting gear yourself
- Writing that sounds like a person, not a press release or AI
- Working knowledge of social analytics
- An obsessive eye for detail
- Can juggle multiple projects without dropping quality
- Familiarity with macOS and/or Linux
- A local address with the ability to work on-site in St. Paul
[Bonus Skills]
- Personal experience with CrossOver or Wine
- Familiarity with gaming culture and communities
- Passion for Free and Open-Source Software