Media Technician

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Media Technician at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, the Media Technician supports a team of engineers who design, manufacture, and test innovative automotive mobility solutions.

Founded in 1957, the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and testing to customers worldwide.

NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150-mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC's operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area available to our engineers to innovate and solve our customer's problems. NATC has completed thousands of test programs as a one-stop shop for automotive development.

Position Summary:

The Media Technician works under the direct supervision of the Media Department Manager and supports the company's media documentation needs and the resulting edited products. The selected candidate will support the media editing and processing by maintaining and organizing media equipment and assets, assisting with field media documentation of test procedures and results, and coordinating equipment usage for staff. Responsibilities include downloading, editing, managing, and archiving media content; ensuring accurate and timely delivery of final media products in various formats for internal and external use. Additional responsibilities include; assist and support in the planning and conduct of media needs to support testing, maintenance of media documentation, historical data retrieval, video/photo capture for company presentations, media support for internal events, operation of support vehicles, and other duties as needed or assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide ongoing media recording and processing support to current design, test and evaluation activities.
2. Coordinate with coworkers to plan and schedule media support based on project deadlines and priorities.
3. Receive direction and/or requests from staff regarding captured media, and process accordingly.
4. Maintain, store, and track media equipment on a daily basis.
5. Demonstrate technical knowledge of media hardware and processing tools.
6. Have familiarity with various media software processes and tools.
7. Support media recording in the field as requested by project personnel.
8. Download, compile, and transfer media.
9. Review media data to identify content or events of interest based on the project objectives.
10. Use editing equipment and software to condense the acquired media files into edited segments for use internally or externally.
11. Archive and organize raw and processed media data for future retrieval (including Meta Data).
12. Communicate frequently and efficiently with project engineers, program managers, and other support staff to align media department activities with current priorities.
13. Work with test teams to assist with media equipment installations and media acquisition methods to satisfy specific project objectives.
14. Support test conduct to support media capture requirements.
15. Process and maintain files for media.
16. Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Secondary Functions:

1. Perform basic repairs or replacements of media equipment.
2. Operate company support vehicles.
3. Provide video processing and editing support, may include photo editing.
4. Support internal events with media capture.
5. Perform review, export, and editing of historic test media documentation.
6. Assist with other duties as assigned.

Pay:

$25-$27

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent, with at least two years related experience or associate degree diploma in a technical and/or media-editing field.
2. Previous experience with media editing or media technician experience.
3. Media camera and/or still camera operation experience
4. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with varied work shifts.
5. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
6. Must be professional, personable, and able to relate well with employees and customers at all levels.
7. Must be detail-oriented.
8. Must possess strong computer skills including database entry, report generation skills and proficiency in the use of software listed below.
9. Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
10. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.
11. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License.
12. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others.
13. Must be able to use MS Office tools and Windows software.
14. Must possess good skills in reading comprehension to follow written instructions and procedures effectively.
15. Must possess written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with automotive testing industry or similar technical environment.
2. General knowledge of mechanical systems and vehicle dynamics.
3. Familiar with wireless media transmission and media teleconferencing.
4. Familiar with high-speed media acquisition, post-processing, and motion tracking/analysis.
5. Experience with analog media to digital conversion.
6. Knowledge of media storage applications.
7. General knowledge and experience with digital imaging and reproduction, including image file compression methods.
8. Familiarity with cameras, camcorders, infrared cameras, and other remote/compact media equipment for onboard recording applications.
9. Knowledge of synchronizing media data with other digital data streams.

Software and Equipment Used:

1. Adobe Illustrator
2. Adobe Premier Pro
3. Adobe Photoshop
4. Adobe Media Encoder
5. Adobe Lightroom
6. Adobe Creative Cloud
7. Google Chrome
8. Lotus Notes
9. Microsoft Windows
10. Microsoft Word
11. Microsoft Excel
12. Microsoft Power Point
13. Panasonic Products
14. Canon Products
15. Sony Camcorders
16. Point and Shoot cameras
17. Microsoft Teams
18. Photo Viewer
19. Tri-Pod
20. Soft Boxes
21. Media Lighting

Quality Statement:

It is the purpose of the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) to pioneer value-added technical solutions with knowledge, excellence and integrity for our worldwide transportation partners, through personal commitment.

Safety Statement:

It is the responsibility of all NATC employees to follow adopted safety policies and procedures and to take part in protecting themselves, their coworkers and the organization.

Physical Demands:

This is primarily an office position, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods, lift media equipment, open supplies and bend or stand as necessary. This position also requires walking on uneven ground and climbing stairs.

The position also involves the following work conditions:

1. Perform tasks in the field in extreme temperature and/or environmental conditions for extended periods.
2. Lift up to 50 pounds.
3. Climb onto, drive, work under, and maneuver around vehicles.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work hours may vary due to project needs.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) values a diverse workforce, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors.

Important Notice:

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify Human Resources if you require any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

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