Employment Opportunities

Video Guru
Twin Cities based retail media transfer company Astound Video Duplication and Transfer is looking for an experienced full-time video guru. Candidate must be detail oriented, comfortable working alone, self-motivated and able to think creatively to accomplish a wide variety of video tasks.

Qualifications
Demonstrated experience editing with Final Cut Pro, DVD mastering with DVD Studio Pro and video conversions with Compressor.

Familiarity with Apple's Motion.

Retail sales/customer service experience.

Familiarity with audio and video terminology as it relates to cameras, audio, lighting, VTRs, media, video codecs, editing, etc.

Able to multi-task and work well under deadline pressure.

Tasks
Editing video and authoring DVDs from client supplied instructions.

Performing assorted video transfers and conversions.

Working with customers in a retail environment to identify video transfer needs, write up orders, handle payments, and answer video-related questions.

Working one-on-one with customers to edit their home movies.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation
This is a part time position approximately 32 hours per week with opportunities for additional hours as workload allows especially October-December. Regular Saturday hours are required.

This is an hourly position. Starting wage is $11 - $16 per hour depending upon qualifications, with review after 6 months. No additional benefits are provided beyond hourly compensation.

Overqualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

To Apply
Interested parties should submit: a cover letter of not more than one typed page, explaining why you are applying for this position; your resume; and a completed application (available here). Final candidates will be subjected to a technical interview to demonstrate proficiency in the software tools identified in this posting. Note: All documents must be submitted electronically and must be in PDF format. Please e-mail your application to sales@astoundvideo.com.