1. Gannett

General Employer Information:

Based out of Phoenix, AZ, Gannett is hiring a Photographer/Videographer. Gannett Co., Inc. provides marketing solutions that are digitally focused on media (Diversity Jobs, 2021). With a respectable portfolio including assets within 46 states, over 120 local news media brands, and running the largest media-owned events business (Diversity Jobs, 2021). Gannett is a company that is fueled by diversity and works hard to positively impact others. With partners like Facebook, NBC, Universal, ESPN, and Spotify, Gannett has a well-established presence within the media. 

My Interest:

Initially, I was interested in this position purely based on its location. My girlfriend and I have wanted to move to Arizona

a for a while, so I put my email into an alert system that notified me every time there was a position available in my field in Arizona. After reading the job application responsibilities I was attracted to what the position had to offer. With opportunities to grow and experiment this position has plenty to offer. My interest somewhat depleted after reading through the requirements. I was unable to check off every box due to a lack of experience. Although I met a good majority of the requirements, there are still a few large ones I need to accomplish. Overall, I was really impressed with this company after looking deeper into their resume and the opportunities the position provides. Eventually, I think this organization would be a great fit for me.

Diversity Jobs. (2021, September 8) Photographer/Videographer job Phoenix, AZ. Retrieved September 19, 2021, from https://diversityjobs.com/jobsearch/display/728580367?utm_medium=export&utm_source=clickcastfulldesc25&utm_campaign=clickcastfulldesc25&utm_content=1&pk_campaign=export&pk_kwd=clickcastfulldesc25&source=ziprecruiter&ccuid=33724675473

Questions:

What type of insurance benefits are offered?

Are there opportunities to move up in pay/ranks?

Would I be limited to only news or only sports?

How much travel is required?

Am I using my own equipment or is there some provided?

Am I in charge of a team?

How much creative freedom is allowed?

1. Employer Contact Information:
   1. Gannett
   2. 7950 Jones Branch Drive McLean, VA

• https://www.gannett.com/

1. 703-854-6000

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gannett/

 

 

 

 

2. University of Nebraska Athletics

General Employer Information:

The University of Nebraska is located in Lincoln on the eastern edge of Nebraska. Currently, a member of the Big Ten Conference, Nebraska is looking for an assistant creative director for video production. Nebraska athletics department has stepped up its social media game in recent years and is well respected for its social media presence. This opportunity is within the creative and emerging media department. This department manages the digital and creative media to promote the athletics department (Burkhardt, N, n.d.).

My Interest:

I have been a personal fan of Nebraska for many years now. Their social media presence inspired me to become a content creator. A friend I had networked with sent me this position through LinkedIn and I was beyond excited to apply for it. The department is looking for someone to lead the creative narrative for videos. The responsibilities include, “highlights, player branding videos, recruiting reels, short-form social media video, social media motion graphics, GIFs, & more” (Burkhardt, N, n.d.) Working for the University of Nebraska would not only be an honor for me, but it would bring me closer to family in the Lincoln area. Overall, my interest grew from what it was originally. I feel like this position would be a dream come true and would be a great fit for me.

Burkhardt, N. (n.d.). Assistant Creative Director – Video Production. https://employment.unl.edu/postings/74222

Questions:

1. Do I provide my own equipment?
2. Am I overseeing other employees?
3. How do you find a way to manage the workload?
4. How important is the work environment to you?
5. What are you looking for in an employee?
6. What is your culture like?

 

Employer Contact Information:

1. University of Nebraska Athletics
2. 1400 R Street
   Lincoln, NE 68588

• 402-768-8682

1. nburkhardt@huskers.com
2. Nick Burkhardt
3. https://huskers.com/staff-directory/nick-burkhardt/1111

3. 4^th Floor Creative

General Employer Information:

4^th Floor Creative is a third-party content creation team based out of Cincinnati Ohio. This team has worked with teams such as the Georgia Bulldogs, the American Athletic Conference, and FC Cincinnati. Their focus is to create captivating videos tailored to a specific partner’s needs. Known for storytelling, 4th-floor creative is an award-winning production company (4^th Floor Creative. 2021).

My Interest:

I really like what they have going for them, and I think this would be a cool organization to work for. However, I lost interest when taking the location into consideration. I was hoping to move somewhere closer to warm weather.

4^th Floor Creative. (2021, August 31). About – Fourth Floor Creative.       https://4thfloorcreative.com/2021-08-31-4th-floor-creative-is-hiring/

 

Questions:

How would I be able to go professionally within the organization?

What will my focus be as far as coverage?

Does everyone work out of Cincinnati?

 

Employer Contact Information:

1. 4^th Floor Creative
2. 1417 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

• https://4thfloorcreative.com/

1. Will Rettig will@4thfloorcreative.com
2. jobs@4thfloorcreative.com

4. Let It Fly Media –

General Employer Information:

            Based out of Kansas City, Let It Fly media is a third-party production team that creates a branding strategy in the form of a story to advertise and be used on all platforms. With experts in animation, podcast productions, visual effects, creative strategy, and video production (Let It Fly, n.d.). Their goal at Let It Fly is to introduce authentic characters for clients to find an emotional investment into the brand. Delivering the message clearly to the target audience is at the forefront of their mission (Let It Fly, 2020, June 4)

My Interest

My interest initially began a few years ago when one of the creative directors and I had a conversation via social media. At the time he was going to school and was not full-time with Let It Fly. After following the creative director, Billy Quach, I loved his work for Let It Fly and always thought it would be fun to work alongside him. After looking further into their current partners and enjoying their demo reel my interest grew more than it was before. I love the location and seeing the accolades Let It Fly has accumulated, this position would be a great fit for my first job.

 

Let It Fly. (n.d.). What We Do – Let It Fly Media September 19, 2021, https://www.letitflymedia.com/whatwedo

Let It Fly. (2020, June 4). Storytelling [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/425908486

Questions:

What are you looking for in a producer?

What is important to your core values?

How much travel should I expect?

Are there opportunities to advance in role/pay?

 

1. Employer Contact Information:
   1. Let It Fly Media
   2. 7140 Wornall Road Suite 204, Kansas City, KS

• https://www.letitflymedia.com/

1. Aunica McMullen
   1. Aunica@letiflymedia.com