NOTE: This position requires you to reside within 50 miles of Fremont, CA.

About Tripepi Smith

Tripepi Smith is a provider of marketing, technology and public affairs consulting services. Combining our decades of experience
in local government and the communication space, we offer a unique blend of skills to help our clients execute on their goals. Our
team of passionate rock stars delivers communication and engagement services with speed and precision. Tripepi Smith operates
in a remote environment, but the videographer position will typically require onsite work. This role will include early mornings,
evenings, and weekends as required.

Our work is mostly for local government public agency (cities, counties, water districts, special districts) clients. Therefore, this role
includes learning about public agencies and local government policy in order to communicate for our clients in a meaningful way.
The ideal candidate will be able to learn new technologies, skill sets and processes quickly while meeting deadlines with minimal
daily supervision.

Core Job Functions

• Video Production – You will have ample opportunities to show off your video filming, production, and editing skills,
  including A/V production, by producing a range of content for clients. Video production content you will capture, may
  include, but is not limited to: stock video, interviews, B-roll, drone (if applicable), video editing, script writing, voiceover,
  motion graphics/animation, and A/V production.
• Ninja Video Production – Ability to use a stabilized smartphone combined with the right equipment to quickly capture a
  story and provide timely impact. Going from smartphone capture to an edit on a smart phone and then pushing to social
  media will provide speedy delivery on certain critical messages while maintaining reasonable production quality.
• Drone Operations – Sometimes our production work may require a drone to be flown. Drone operators are FAA-licensed
  at Tripepi Smith and you may be called upon to complete the licensing process to fly one of our drones for photo and
  video work.
• Animated Video Production – Experience producing animated video content using Adobe Creative Suite, including visual
  storytelling, graphic design, and motion graphics, with proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro to create
  and edit cohesive, high-quality content.
• Photography Support – You may be requested to provide photo services at events, take stock photos or provide
  professional headshot photos. You will be expected to edit all photos and deliver a quality finished product to the client.
• Project Management – You will manage client projects, and you will ensure that action items and other tasks are
  completed.
• Quality Assurance – You will review draft deliverables for projects and work you manage and ensure the quality of
  materials being delivered to clients.
• Event Attendance – You may represent Tripepi Smith at events such as local government association meetings, industry
  conferences, etc.
• Client Relationship Management – You will serve as a representative of the firm with your clients. You will respond to
  communications from clients in a timely and professional manner. You will respond to questions from clients and help
  troubleshoot issues with A/V equipment as they arise. You will help provide quotes and proposals to clients or prospective
  clients for video, photo or A/V work.
• Other duties as assigned by your Project Managers, Account Managers and Principals.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by team members in this job title. Tripepi Smith reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of any company function in order to meet the needs of the company and its clients.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of prior professional experience in a similar setting and/or with similar responsibilities that include videography production, editing (video and photos), photography, and animation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Proficiency with video production equipment (cameras, lenses, audio equipment, lighting, etc)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License.
• Due to the onsite nature of the work, residing within 50 miles of Fremont, CA is required for this position.

Extra Consideration For:

• Experience and/or personal interest in the local government sector: civic engagement, public administration, public policy
  and/or civic technology.
• Training and experience with website content management systems such as WordPress.
• Professional photography and/or videography experience using equipment such as Sony, Canon, etc.
• A/V Production experience
• FAA drone license
• Graphic design experience using tools such as the Adobe Suite, Canva, etc

Starting Hourly Wage: $34.00

Benefits:

• Group Health Benefits: 100% coverage of employee premium for PPO plan; 50% coverage for dental HMO plan; 50%
  coverage for vision HMO plan
• 401K Plan: Option to participate in company 401k plan with employer matching
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO:
  • 80 hours PTO annually, to begin accruing on date of hire. PTO will accrue at a rate of 3.33 hours per pay period. PTO
    accrual increases to 5 hours per pay period upon 3 years of service with the firm.
  • 24 hours paid sick leave per year
  • 10 paid holidays per year