Creative Media Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Designs, creates, edits and manages in-house photo and video production.
• Equipment used includes: Sony A7SIII, lighting equipment, DJI gimbal, etc.
• This person manages the process end-to-end. From initial project intake up to final delivery including but not limited to: scoping, project planning, vendor coordination, production logistics, creative execution, post-production, and exporting.
• The balance between photo and video projects depends on the needs of the organization
• Collaborates with media production vendors to coordinate photo and video shoots, as needed to support Visit The Woodlands sales and marketing initiatives.
• Produces and maintains high-quality photo and video library for Visit The Woodlands using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM), Crowdriff including tagging, organizing and managing sharing assets with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintains all video and photography equipment.
• Forward facing role that is a primary contact in working with stakeholders, hospitality partners, leadership, advertising partners, sales and marketing teams, and all partners on videography and photography needs including shots and working with vendors from start to finish including detailing scope of work, bids, the project and shooting, W9s, invoicing, editing and creating
• Curates Media Assets (photo and video) and asset selection by working with the Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, hospitality partners, and Leadership Team on what is needed for various, channels, placements and needs.
• Develops on-brand marketing assets for photo, video, print, digital and social needs using graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university.
• Experience: Over one (1) year up to and including three (3) years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experienced in creating shot lists, scopes of work, has managed various photo and video shoots and working with others on them, has experience in lighting, boxes, and flashes, marketing and customer relations is essential. Maintain polished, professional demeanor while on shoots, as this is a very forward facing role with luxury partners. May be asked to share social media channels, website, and/or portfolio.
• Experience with the below is a plus: Travel and tourism industry experience. Agency experience and or experience/understanding of The Woodlands is a plus. Has a solid working knowledge of the TWCVBs website platform (Simpleview CMS) in order to make updates, build new pages and microsites or other necessary items.
• Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a Texas driver’s license within the first ninety (90) days of employment and meet the driver safety policy requirements. Tourism, marketing or communications related certifications a plus.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office and Premiere Pro, Adobe Suite, Sharepoint, Crowdriff, Asana, Canva,
• Social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and others; Simpleview CRM or other CRM database system; Simpleview CMS or other CMS platform;
• Soft Skills: Must have interest and experience in using and staying on top of emerging technology, including AI; Must be a self-starter that takes initiative- hear what is needed by staff and take initiative to work with internal and external teams to create from start to finish; Must have a creative eye, be a collaborator, and a team player that helps out as needed and enjoys working on a fast team; Must be highly detailed and organized, maintaining professional standards throughout long days of shoots; Must be patient and demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to shifting priorities in fast paced environment that frequently is changing, including short-notice photo and video request needs from executive leadership; Must be able to go with the flow and pivot easily for last minute needs or short notices for photo/video capturing and changes; Must be willing to work overtime including some weekends, evenings and/or holidays as needed to get coverage for events such as Ironman, concerts, events, and/or conferences, estimated at 5%-15% of work time at maximum. This role is eligible for overtime and flexible hours when applicable.

Preferred

• Travel and tourism industry experience.
• Agency experience and or experience/understanding of The Woodlands is a plus.
• Has a solid working knowledge of the TWCVBs website platform (Simpleview CMS) in order to make updates, build new pages and microsites or other necessary items.