Multimedia Designer

Description

Company Desciption:

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we’re in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida.  For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn.   

Who We Are:

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at aspida.com/careers.

What We Are Looking For:

Video and media has become a crucial part of effective marketing and social media strategies, and we’re looking for a multimedia designer to become a crucial part of our team. The right person will be self-driven and organized with a mean creative streak; someone who realizes there are 100 ways to visualize a story, can pick the right one, and run with it.

The multimedia designer will be charged with producing and editing top-quality video, animations, photos, and social media content to introduce and promote our brand and products. They will also assist in devising new ways to engage, educate, and inspire our internal and external communities. They will be charged with collaborative storyboarding, video and photo capture and editing, animation, creating infographics and maintaining our media library. All of this will come together through a thoughtful social strategy, including social media properties, advertising, and more. A strong drive, independence, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a positive attitude are all keys to success for the right person. This role reports to the VP of Marketing and is required to be onsite at our Durham office 3 days a week.  

What You Will Do:

• Create and develop multimedia (audio/video/photo/animation) content for customer stories, internal company announcements, external promotional materials, social media, product marketing, recruiting, corporate training, and other enterprise-wide projects
• Work with Communications Team to strategize storytelling and social media/advertising approach
• Script, storyboard, and select optimal forms of media for projects
• Work independently, as well as part of a team, to establish project deliverables
• Collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of multimedia content
• Plan video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations
• Reserve and rent equipment as needed
• Record and edit video and sound projects, including selecting program format for final output, capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx, media management and archiving project media
• Manage asset libraries for video, photo, and social assets

What We Provide:

• Salaried, DOE
• Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Full-Time
• Full Benefits Package Available

What We Believe:

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

Requirements

What We Require:

• Bachelors Degree
• Proven professional experience with multimedia design
• Social content-sharing experience
• Working knowledge of video equipment
• Great skills in animation, video, and audio editing software
• Ability to own multiple projects at once and stay on track
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and make quick, quality decisions