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ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture. 

OUR PURPOSE 

To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth. 

OUR MISSION 

To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment. 

Best is: 

• Loyal and growing customers that consider us the best. 

• Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission. 

• Esteemed by the participants in our industry. 

• High return on capital. 

OUR CORE VALUES 

• Safety - Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property. 

• Focus - Focus on the potential of our customers and fellow teammates, working for their success as if our success is on the line. 

• Ingenuity - Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that make us better. 

• Superintend - take seriously the opportunity to wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others. 

• Respect - Soberly respect others and the work we do. Both matters. 

• Diligence - Remember that any meaningful goal is achieved through dogged persistence and staying engaged. 

• Teamwork - We are a team that needs each members' contribution to achieve our mission. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Multimedia Content Producer is responsible for producing, editing, organizing, and distributing high-quality video and other visual content that supports the company's marketing, communications, recruiting, and operational initiatives. This role manages the full video production lifecyclefrom planning and content capture through editing, asset management, and final distribution. 

Working closely with Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Sales, and field teams, the Media Production Specialist will help establish scalable processes for capturing compelling stories across branch locations while maintaining consistent brand standards. The position also serves as the primary curator of the company's growing library of multimedia assets and provides support for in-person marketing events as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Technical Skills 

Video Production & Editing  

• Capture high-quality video and audio content for marketing campaigns, customer success stories, recruiting, training, company events, and internal communications. 

• Edit video footage into polished, engaging content optimized for multiple platforms, including web, social media, presentations, and internal communications. 

• Create motion graphics, titles, transitions, color correction, sound mixing, and other post-production enhancements. 

• Ensure all content aligns with company branding, messaging, and quality standards. 

Content Collection & Coordination 

• Work with the marketing production manner to assure brand and design standards are created and enforced. 

• Receive, review, catalog, and edit video footage submitted by field employees, freelance videographers, sales teams, and marketing contributors. 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify video opportunities that support business objectives. 

• Provide guidance and best practices for field personnel capturing video content to improve consistency and production quality. 

• Coordinate with freelance production resources when additional support is required. 

Field Production Deployment 

• Partner with Operations and Marketing to develop branch-level video capture plans and production schedules. 

• Coordinate travel and production logistics for video projects across company locations. 

• Help establish repeatable workflows that enable scalable content creation throughout the organization. 

• Identify opportunities to increase content generation while minimizing disruption to branch operations. 

Digital Asset Management 

• Maintain an organized, searchable library of video, photography, graphics, and multimedia assets. 

• Develop and maintain file naming conventions, metadata, version control, and archival processes. 

• Ensure assets are properly stored, backed up, and readily accessible for future marketing and communications needs. 

Marketing & Event Support 

• Assist with planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of company marketing events, trade shows, customer events, recruiting events, and internal meetings as needed. 

• Capture event photography and video for future promotional and internal use. 

• Support multimedia presentations and audiovisual needs for company events. 

PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS: 

• Competitive salary 

• Bonus program that pays for performance 

• 401(k) 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Vacation and Holiday Pay 

• Disability Insurance  

• Life Insurance 

• Other additional personal and professional benefits are available. 

Qualifications: 

• 5- 8 years of professional video production and editing experience. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition (or comparable editing software). 

• Experience operating professional video, audio, and lighting equipment. 

• Strong storytelling, visual composition, and editing skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. 

• Willingness to travel periodically to company locations for video production. 

Preferred 

• Experience managing digital asset management (DAM) systems or multimedia libraries. 

• Drone photography/videography certification (FAA Part 107) or willingness to obtain certification. 

• Experience producing content for social media platforms. 

• Photography experience. 

• Basic knowledge of motion graphics and animation. 

Key Competencies 

• Creative storytelling 

• Video production and post-production 

• Project management 

• Collaboration and relationship building 

• Attention to detail 

• Time management and prioritization 

• Adaptability and problem-solving 

• Brand stewardship 

• Technical proficiency with multimedia tools 

• Physical Requirements 

• Ability to transport and operate video production equipment. 

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds of production equipment. 

• Ability to travel to branch locations and events as needed. 

• Occasional evening or weekend work to support events or production schedules. 

Success in this role will be measured by:  

• Growth in video asset library 

• Improved engagement on website and social media platforms 

• Number of planned v completed projects 

• Must be welcomed in the branches and on jobsites  

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in Video Production, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.  

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran