Video Producer

Border States

  • Fargo, ND
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.This position will be located in: Fargo, NDApplication Deadline: Posted until filled.Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.Job SummaryThe Video Producer is responsible for creating engaging video content that effectively communicates the company’s brand and values to both internal and external audiences. The role leads video projects from concept through completion, including ideation, production planning, filming, directing, and editing. Success in this position requires the ability to work independently while also collaborating across teams to produce high-quality, impactful visual storytelling.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions
  • Develops and creates multimedia (audio/video) content for customer stories, internal company announcement videos, external promotional social videos, product marketing videos, recruiting videos, corporate training and other company-wide projects.
  • Plans studio and field video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations and schedule talent and crew.
  • Operates camera and audio equipment in the field and in a studio environment.
  • Records and edits video and audio projects. Duties include selecting program format for final output, capturing and importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music, voice-over and special effects, media management and archiving project media.
  • Designs motion graphics and animated assets to elevate storytelling and brand presence.
  • Schedules and selects the needed video and audio equipment for livestreaming, operate the streaming program and equipment and record the stream for future presentations and archival purposes.
  • Adheres to and enforce visual identity and style guide standards.
Non-essential Functions
  • Remains up to date with the latest video trends, techniques and technologies.
  • Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of new video production equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in video production, marketing, communications, broadcast or multimedia journalism or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of professional video production and editing experience.
  • Audio recording experience.
  • Computer graphic experience.
  • Short form video content creation experience.
  • Live streaming experience.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of additional post-production areas, including audio engineering, color correction and encoding web video.
  • Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
  • All applicants must provide a representative portfolio of previous video work, with the applicant’s role specified for each sample shown.
Skills and Abilities
  • Strong storytelling skills.
  • Artistic with a strong understanding of fundamental design concepts including color, typography and composition.
  • Comfortable collaborating with others and working alone, taking a story from idea to final product, including story development, writing, recording and post-production.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain an upbeat and positive attitude under pressure.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism.
  • Proactive, self-starter with a strong desire to learn every day.
  • Excellent customer service skills include being courteous, responsive, accurate and competent.
Physical RequirementsFrequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%
  • Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
  • Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
  • Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical ActivityFrequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
  • Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
  • Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
  • Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
  • Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
  • Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally
  • Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
  • Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
  • Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
  • Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
  • Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
  • Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
  • Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
  • Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
  • Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
  • Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
  • Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Occasionally
  • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
  • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
  • Use of a computer - Continuously
  • Use of a telephone - Occasionally
  • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
  • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Occasionally
  • Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally
Additional InformationThis job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.Our HistoryBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.Equal Opportunity For AllIt’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.Drug Free/Smoke Free workplaceEmployment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
  • Criminal background check (required for all positions)
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
  • Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.

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