MediaStorm is looking for fierce, talented, and eager people to join our team in Los Gatos, CA. We are seeking Interns, a Sales Representative and a Full Stack Developer for the MediaStorm Platform. An Editor and a Cinematographer to work on client, workshop and publication projects. An Operations and Social Media Manager. We are also offering internships in early 2022.
Application deadline is December 17, 2021.
INTERNSHIPS
MediaStorm is hiring interns to work on site in Los Gatos, CA.
If you’re motivated, highly-organized, and passionate about storytelling, we’d love to hear from you by December 17, 2021.
Start dates are flexible. Internships will be paid.
Available positions include:
- Editor
- Cinematographer
- Motion Graphics
- Interactive Design
- Web Development
To apply for a MediaStorm Internship, click here.
You will need to include:
- Links to pieces you’ve produced/collaborated on (please indicate role in each)
- Available start/end dates
- Hours/week available
- For Editors & Cinematographers: Familiarity with Premiere, Photoshop and Lightroom
- For Motion Graphics: Familiarity with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and typography skills; Premiere Pro and Cinema 4D a plus
- For Web Developers: Familiarity with Javascript & its modern libraries/frameworks, HTML5, CSS3. Django/Python experience is a plus
Internship Application Deadlines are:
- June 15 – Fall Internship (September – December)
- October 15 – Spring Internship (January – April) *Extended to Dec 17, 2021
- December 1 – Summer Internship (May – August)
Click here to apply for an internship.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
MediaStorm is seeking a Sales Representative who will manage prospects through the entire sales cycle, including developing new leads, educating prospects, and converting leads into active, long-term users of the MediaStorm Platform.
This position can be based anywhere and will work directly with MediaStorm founder & Executive producer Brian Storm.
Description
The Sales Representative will:
- Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails.
- Execute outbound sales outreach through campaigns through phone, email, and social media.
- Establish rapport, develop, and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Prospect call preparation including company background research and other pertinent lead information.
- Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
Qualifications
A successful applicant will have:
- 3+ years’ experience of B2B sales development experience selling SaaS solutions.
- Self Starter! We need you to be excited to get to work.
- Experience dealing with the photography, film and online storytelling world is a plus.
- Previous experience in leveraging technology for outreach and research of potential clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize work reflecting MediaStorms current goals.
Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, HTML, and basic photo and multimedia editing skills are desired are a plus.
FULL STACK DEVELOPER
MediaStorm is currently seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer responsible for building and maintaining the MediaStorm Platform.
The ideal candidate will have proven expertise creating scalable web applications using modern frameworks and technologies. They should be comfortable guiding projects through all phases of the development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and analysis to design, implementation and deployment.
Description
The Full Stack Developer will:
- Develop innovative tools to aid the production and distribution of video and interactive storytelling.
- Have a significant voice in the direction of MediaStorm’s products.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to establish project goals and timelines.
- Participate in client meetings and translate their needs into technical requirements.
- Work with designers to implement designs and user interfaces.
- Work with continuous integration / continuous delivery tools to automate application testing and deployment.
- Manage application infrastructure using Docker and AWS cloud services.
- Generate and maintain detailed documentation.
- Remain up to date with new development trends and technologies, and contribute to company-wide technology decisions.
Qualifications
The successful applicant should have:
- At least four years of professional development experience.
- Proficiency with modern front-end web development tooling (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, preprocessors & frameworks).
- Experience with React or similar component-based interface libraries.
- Experience developing server-side web applications (Django/Python experience is a plus).
- Willingness to learn new languages or technologies as necessary.
- Experience integrating third-party APIs.
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
- Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work remotely and to travel as necessary.
- Strong communication skills.
Location
Ideally this position will be located Los Gatos, CA but we are open to a remote position.
EDITOR
MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and motivated Editor to create compelling films for our publication, workshops and clients.
The ideal candidate will have experience in editing and producing visually sophisticated films. Strong narrative storytelling skills as well as technical proficiency with editing software is required.
This position is based in Los Gatos, CA and will work directly with MediaStorm founder & Executive producer Brian Storm.
Description
A MediaStorm Editor & Producer will:
- Edit visually sophisticated films
- Transcribe interviews and write scripts
- Collaborate with other photographers, filmmakers, audio reporters and musicians
- Participate in client meetings and fulfill our client’s production needs
- Write blog posts about the craft of filmmaking
- Give presentations and instruction at MediaStorm Workshops
- Conceive innovative storytelling approaches to further MediaStorm’s storytelling mission
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have:
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse team
- Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to work virtually and to travel as necessary
- Knowledge of Premiere & Final Cut
- Color correction skills a plus
- Ability to run camera on interviews a plus
- Ability to also act as lead cinematographer in limited scenarios a big plus
CINEMATOGRAPHER
MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and motivated Cinematographer to create compelling films for our publication, workshops and clients.
The ideal candidate will have experience in research, reporting, shooting and producing visually sophisticated films. Strong narrative storytelling skills as well as technical proficiency with cameras and lighting is required.
Description
MediaStorm Cinematographers will:
- Report and produce visually sophisticated films
- Collaborate with other photographers, filmmakers, audio reporters and musicians
- Transcribe and write scripts
- Participate in client meetings and fulfill our client’s production needs
- Write blog posts about the craft of filmmaking
- Give presentations and instruction at MediaStorm Workshops
- Conceive innovative storytelling approaches to further MediaStorm’s storytelling mission
Qualifications
The successful applicant should have:
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse team
- Ability to self-manage and meet aggressive deadlines
- Ability to work virtually and to travel as necessary
- Knowledge of Premiere & Final Cut
- Color correction skills a plus
OPERATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
MediaStorm is looking for an organized and motivated Operations & Social Media Manager to oversee communications and keep productions running smoothly. The ideal candidate will be an adept communicator, have experience with documentary films, and be eager and interested in taking ownership of projects and supporting a growing production studio.
This position is based in Los Gatos, CA and will work directly with MediaStorm founder & Executive producer Brian Storm.
Description
The Operations & Social Media Manager will:
- Maintain and update website and digital channel content and other written communications
- Manage and advance the MediaStorm blog
- Strategically expand social media presence, evaluate new platforms and optimize content for different audiences online
- Coordinate rollout and digital outreach campaigns for film/product launches and distribution in collaboration with production and web development teams
- Organize and maintain digital assets archive
- Troubleshoot and respond to customer service inquiries
- Oversee award and festival submissions as well as company’s operational and customer service needs
- Participate and contribute to strategic planning meetings
- Provide support to production and business staff on projects as needed
Qualifications
A successful applicant will have:
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Fast data entry skills
- Familiarity with the social media landscape
- Ability to manage and organize human and digital resources
- Ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
Familiarity with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, HTML, and basic photo and multimedia editing skills are desired are a plus.