Creative Director - Web jobs in Gary, IN

Competitive Pay: Starting/Training Pay: $17/hr

Post-Training Base Pay: $20-$25/hr, depending on experience a monthly gas/mileage stipend

Health Insurance: We are currently in the process of rolling out our health insurance matching program

Continuous Training: A Paid Training Program to get you started and Monthly Training Opportunities

Growth Opportunities: Continuous Growth Opportunities and a Progression Plan to help you reach your Career Goals and Aspirations!

Gear: Fully negotiable, but ideally seeking candidates with experience with and access to a Wide Lens Camera, Gimbal, and Drone.

Company Culture: A Culture that is fun, supportive, and welcoming so you enjoy coming to work! Our team is all about developing themselves and each other so you can harness your true potential and feel heard!

Company Overview

Zoom Media is a self-built Real Estate Media brand currently operating as a creative team of one. With a growing list of clients and referrals, we are looking to increase our output capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen client relationships by demonstrating accountability, being knowledgeable, and always maintaining a positive attitude
• Oversee and deliver all listing solutions from start to finish including photo, video, drone, 3D services, and floorplans.
• Plan and execute strategy calls with clients to understand their specific needs and set yourself and our clients up for success
• Identify and determine the best creative solutions while completing our services and offer creative consultations to showcase yourself as a subject-matter expert and provide in-field upgrades
• Communicate vision and expectations to clients on-site and remotely
• Maintain responsive and consistent communication across departments and with our clients
• Prepare, maintain, and manage company equipment while staying highly organized
• Maintain calendar accuracy for time-tracking purposes and consistency
• Travel to and from scheduled shoots in a timely manner while driving safely
• Communicate any applicable field notes to respective team members
• Operate effectively within both a team environment and individually
• Participate in training and development opportunities and share your knowledge with colleagues
• Upload your footage before 9:00 pm each day to ensure our editing team has what they need
• Complete Project Prep each day before 9:30 pm to ensure you are prepared for all upcoming shoots
• Confirm your schedule before 9:00 am for optimal communication

Why you will be great for this role

You are a Passionate Creative with refined photography, videography, and drone operation skills.

You are Professional and showcase etiquette, a positive attitude, and excellent customer service skills.

You are Great with Clients and understand the importance of customer service and relationship building.

You are Analytical and possess strong creative, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

You can Function Under Pressure in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment.

You are Detail-Obsessive and understand the importance of attention to detail.

You are Kind and Personable and showcase empathy in and outside of work.

You have a Growth Mindset and constantly challenge yourself to harness your full potential.

You take Feedback Well and constantly look for ways to improve your craft and the craft of those around you.

Your Work is Consistent and you make sure to stay disciplined and motivated to put your best foot forward.

You have a Valid Driver’s License and a Reliable Car that you can always use for the job.

You have 2-3 years of Creative Experience as a professional or independent creative contractor.

You have Gimbal Experience using a 3-axis gimbal to shoot stabilized video content.

You have Experience with the following Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Premier Pro, etc.) or DaVinci/Final Cut, Google Workspace, and File Management Systems knowledge.

You Value Education and have a High School Diploma and an Undergraduate Degree or relevant work experience.

You meet our Target Location and currently live within 10 miles of Valpairaso, Winfield, or Crown Point

Bonus Points

Licensing: You have your FAA Part 107 Drone License

Experience: Real Estate Industry, Marketing/Sales, Client Directing, and/or Business/Operations experience

Real Estate Media Experience: Having at least a year of Real Estate media production experience is a bonus

Wedding Videography Experience: Having a few years of wedding videography experience is a bonus

Camera Systems: Proficient with Sony Mirrorless camera systems and lenses (we will provide all gear)

Advanced Photo and Video Experience: Experienced completing personal branding projects, setting up studio lighting, using flash, and shooting portrait photography

Physical Activities

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Repeating motions that may include the arms, wrists, hand, and/or fingers
• Operating light machinery and/or electronic equipment
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Driving to complete job duties and standing for extended periods of time

Work Hours

This is a full-time (up to 40 hours per week) hourly, non-exempt position. Hours will vary with seasonality. Limited Saturday and evening availability may be required to accommodate clients. Our standard operating hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am EST to 5:00 pm EST.

Company Culture

A solo creative looking to expand scope and capability with a growing brand. Quality of work matches the hunger for innovation and drive to expand our services to new clients. We will be constantly pushing the boundaries in our field and hope to bring on a team member who shares the same vision. To learn more about our team please follow this link to our page: https://www.zoommediausa.com/

To officially apply for this opportunity, please follow this link:

https://forms.monday.com/forms/2d6b95325f0bb271f95a2bb4a5077e8c?r=use1

Zoom Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Social Media Content Production: 1 year (Preferred)
• Videography: 2 years (Required)
• Photography: 2 years (Required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any paid experience working with cameras? If so, please provide a brief description of the types of work you were paid to do with a camera. For example, graduation photos, wedding videography, portraits, etc.
• Please provide us with a link to your photography/videography portfolio. This can be a website or a folder with samples of your best work. If you are sharing a folder, please make sure we are able to access it.
• Do you have a reliable car that you can always use for the job?
• Are you comfortable commuting every day for the role?
• Are you available to work Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST without any scheduling conflicts?
• Do you have experience using a 3-Axis Gimbal for video stabilization? If so, how many years and what is your comfort level?
• Do you currently live within 10 miles of Winfield, Valpairaso, Laporte, or Crown Point? This is a requirement of the position. At this time, we are not accepting applications if you are outside of that range. Thank you so much!

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crown Point, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road