Digital Media Specialist
Job Description
Western Hunter/Updated Media/Outdoorsmans/Wilderness Athlete (WHUMODWA) is looking for a talented, energetic Digital Media Specialist to provide support in video production, podcast production, photography, and other various creative projects. The ideal candidate has a degree or working experience in some form of media production and/or experience with the content of the digital age.
The more time spent making things and less time asking questions, the better. It is not necessary to be a “pro,” but the opportunities will scale with your level of proficiency and self-management in these areas.
Job Tasks
- Planning/shooting/editing short-form (YouTube, Instagram, maybe even TikTok) content with a short turnaround time and rolling with ever-evolving marketing strategies on a variety of topics. Our creative projects focus on authenticity and humor and/or straightforward information and maintaining a high level of production.
- Ability to organize, store, and work with vast amounts of large files over various platforms.
- Product photography
- In-field photography (get paid to go camping/hunting and take photos)
- Working well with other creative team members while sharing assets and providing ideas/critiques
- Drinking beer after 4 PM (not required, but often encouraged)
Requirements
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Working experience with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition (or similar DAW), audio/video equipment, lighting, etc. 80% of your workload will involve Adobe Creative Cloud software. Proficiency with After Effects is a HUGE plus. We primarily use several Sony A7 series cameras, so experience with those is also a plus.
- Ability and desire to adapt and learn new techniques often, whether from a team member or outside source.
- Excitement for and knowledge of the outdoors and hunting is a major bonus. Candidates with this type of experience will be given heavy priority. (Guides, writers, previous industry work, etc.)
- Communication skills – the ability to function within a team and present ideas, questions, or challenges clearly.
- Travel is expected – trade shows/hunts, etc.
- Flexibility to be able to shoot/edit video content on Monday, take product photos on Tuesday, edit a podcast on Wednesday, write website copy on Thursday, and potentially do all of those things on Friday.
- Marketing/branding experience is preferred, but not required.
Positive Attitude
Great Personality – We prioritize great people with the desire and ability to learn and connect with our entire team. WHUMODWA is a family, and we work, travel, hunt, and hang out together outside of work often. If you are lacking in this type of experience but throbbing with good vibes, there’s a good chance we’ll go out of our way to find a job for you.
Job Type: Full-time (~9-5) In-Person at WHUMODWA HQ in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Pay: $40-$50k - Dependent on experience
Perks:
- 401k and company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after waiting period.
- Unlimited vacation
- Flexible work-from-home options (as long as the majority of time is in-office for this role)
- Free gym membership in Fountain Hills
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2free CrossFit classes/week with your team and/or a discounted membership.
- Free dogs to pet, beers to drink, etc.
- Employee discounts/credits at Outdoorsmans and Wilderness Athlete
Our team prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible schedules,very generous vacation time, and the opportunity to grow and create your own niche within one of the most fun combinations of coworkers and businesses in the outdoor industry.
Examples of the types of work expected:
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/@westernhunter/videos
https://www.youtube.com/@Outdoorsmans/videos
Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1165370
Graphic Design:
https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=fc29171d53be71a8fe10387e1&id=d7d242548c
Please send your resume and portfolio to contactus@wildernessathlete.com to apply.
Wilderness Athlete Warehouse Employee: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Seasonal Hourly
Please send an email to luke@wildernessathlete.com in order to apply, with a resume if possible.
We always accept and consider applications from full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees (must be at least 16 years of age to apply.)
Our Wilderness and Working Athlete team is always looking to make positive additions to our staff. We do our own online order fulfillment, which means our performance is directly judged against the performance of the largest and most efficient online retailers in business. Our fulfillment team strives to provide superior customer service through our accurate and timely order fulfillment.
Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 AM-4 PM, Tuesday & Thursday 9AM-4PM.
- Potential Part-Time Employees are able to discuss opportunities to work within this schedule, and can potentially transition into Full-Time employment.
- Potential for overtime during the busy season.
- We only work a few weekends per year, and only if necessary.
- Located in Fountain Hills, AZ
Description
The warehouse employee works with the warehouse team to accurately and efficiently fulfill Wilderness and Working Athlete’s orders.
Other day-to-day responsibilities include restocking products, working on larger projects, counting inventory, and maintaining a clean/organized space.
Expectations
- Showing up on time.
- Always wearing closed toe shoes.
- Following the instructions of the warehouse management team and shift leads.
- Be able to stand on their feet for at least 8 hours in a day, sometimes longer.
- Be able to lift objects ranging from 20-50 lbs, occasionally from the floor or above the head.
- Meet output goals and achieve a low order-error rate.
Pay and Benefits
- $15.00 per hour starting, opportunity to earn more after a probationary period.
- Potential to earn $50 Incentive for every 5 business days without an error reported, full-time employees who retained employment for all of 2023 earned about $3,000 in bonuses during 2023.
- 10 days of paid time off annually after 6 months of full-time employment.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available with contribution from employer after 3 months of full-time employment.
- 401k and employer match available after 3 months of full-time employment.
- $250 worth of Wilderness Athlete products every month after 3 months of full-time employment.
- All employees receive 40% discount immediately
- Full-time employees receive a membership to Peaks Athletic Club should they elect to do so.
- All full-time employees also have the opportunity to workout up to twice a week with the company at CrossFit Four Peaks.