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Who We Are:

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It's even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers.QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are & The Impact You Will Have:

The QTS Producer, Photo & Video is responsible for producing high quality and emotional multi-media assets for the QTS. The Producer's work is key to bringing the QTS brand story to the world. As a key member of the Brand + Marketing team, the Photographer works closely with internal QTS teams and external service partners to accomplish their duties.

The ideal candidate is an innovative storyteller with a passion for designing and producing photoshoots, graphical and interactive content that inspires audiences to engage and take action. They have a broad, yet deep expertise in the latest techniques and technology needed to design quality creative media.

The Producer will consistently think outside of the box to provide photo and video production (pre-production, production, post-production editing) and a wide range of multimedia design services, including photography, photo compositing, artwork, multimedia presentations, animation, motion graphics, visual effects, social ads, infographics, web, email, podcast and print design.

What You Will Do:

• This role will have autonomy to manage and coordinate both internal and external resources while working closely with the central marketing and product teams. Duties include but not limited to:

• Think creatively and produces marketing, product, sales, and customer testimonial videos following brand standards

• Work with marketing team to create a vision and conceive designs for innovative videos to promote QTS

• Plan, produce and edit videos, from conception to final product, including development of story boards, shot list, on-site personnel coordination, sound editing and graphical elements

• Production of motion graphics including: text animations, special effects, 2D and 3D images for use in all marketing materials including, web and digital displays

• Ensure Brand alignment across all projects

• Recommend enhancements to QTS' video media content, including production, placement techniques, approaches, tools and equipment

• Organize, manage and curate QTS' digital media library

• Provide support, formatting, production, distribution and placement for QTS videos

• Work with team to ensure vendor-driven assets are consistent with internally created assets

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• BA or BS in Marketing, Photography, Video Production, Visual Design, Broadcast Journalism or other related major or equivalent professional experience

• Three to five years of experience with professional video production, photography and/or digital animation

Nice to Have:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of video production, editing software and animation tools including Adobe CC - Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent

• Intermediate knowledge of color grading

• Intermediate knowledge or higher of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Lightroom

• Additional knowledge and aptitude of adjacent or complimentary software such as SketchUp 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, or others

• Understanding of digital cameras, cinema lenses, lighting and audio equipment

• Experience working with RAW file format

• Strong organization and communication skills and able to understand and convey ideas

• Ability to learn and adapt to existing image management process

• Impressive digital portfolio of prior projects

• Navigates within a broad matrix structure

• Juggles multiple and diverse projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Effectively manage external service partners

• Ability to convey complex ideas in simple, relevant manner

• Presents to senior executives, product and sales leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of video production software

• Time management

• Creative team player able to create engaging content and purposeful storytelling

• Strong organization and communication skills and able to understand and convey ideas

• Up to 20% travel requirement.

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

Total Rewards:

This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benets.

This position is Bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.