Bluewater Media is looking for a full-time production teammate! We are in search of a Lighting Tech/Grip.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude and a hustling work ethic! Strong ability to work under pressure and within time constraints. Must be experienced with studio and field lighting.

Responsibilities will include:

• Setup and break down of lighting equipment
• Packing and inventorying grip trucks
• Transporting equipment to and from shooting locations
• Repairing and maintaining lighting equipment
• Cleaning and organizing studios

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong Knowledge of lighting equipment including Tungsten, HMI, Fluorescent, and LED fixtures.
• Familiar with grip/rigging equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable driving box trucks, vans, and trailers

Education/Experience:

• College degree
• 1-3 years working experience

References and work samples are encouraged.

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Bluewater Media is seeking qualified candidates for full-time Animator/Motion Graphics Designer positions.

Animator/Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for assisting in the creation of animations and motion graphics for use in national broadcast and online content. Common projects include TV show/ advertising graphics packages, full screen graphics, intros, etc. as well as 2D and 3D explanatory animations and creative/entertainment content including character animation. The ideal Candidate must be able to plan and deliver effectively on brand visual communication, quickly and on time that meets with the creative director's vision and project goals as well as achieving marketing messaging and business goals.

Responsibilities

• The Animator/Motion Graphics Designer must be experienced and proficient with Maya and Adobe After Effects.
• Must demonstrate excellent design and visual concepting skills.
• Must be able to create and modify visually stunning motion graphics designs that communicate, emphasize critical information, and tie-down messaging.
• The Animator must be able to effectively execute these pillars of Animation: modeling, rigging, lighting, shading, rendering, and ultimately compositing.
• Must be able to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Must be comfortable and capable of working long hours in front of a computer screen
• Must have basic working knowledge of computer Operating Systems and office communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and interpersonal communication skills
• Other Duties as Assigned

These Additional Skills are a plus

• Working knowledge of Avid Non-Linear Editing a Plus
• Working with CAD product files
• Knowledge of working with VRAY
• Working knowledge of Thinkbox Deadline Render Manager
• Sound Design Experience

MUST SUBMIT DEMO REEL TO BE CONSIDERED!!

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The Assistant Video Editor role provides support services to the entire post-production team. This is a growth position with the goal to help develop the individual to an editor and beyond. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Downloading and archiving footage using LTO Tapes and BRU Server
• Transcoding and sub-clipping using Avid Media Composer
• Grouping and syncing footage using Avid Media Composer
• Edit both broadcast and web content using Avid Media Composer
• Creating graphics off of prebuilt templates using Adobe After Effects
• Setup and output masters and superless split submasters
• Provide support to senior editors/editors where needed

Experience / Skills

• Working knowledge of non-linear video editors (Avid Media Composer experience is a plus)
• Ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism and composure
• Hunger to develop into a great editor and willing to work extra hard to grow
• Good listener and able to take constructive criticism
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be self-sufficient when it comes to prioritizing deadlines
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Color Correction and Audition a plus
• A demo reel showcasing work is a plus
• Advertising or direct response TV experience a plus

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Bluewater seeks a full-time Bi-lingual Producer.

The Producer is a highly detailed individual who is able to interact with clients, understand their production needs and lead a team through the process of creating, shooting and editing the deliverables.  This person will need to connect and cooperate across several teams at Bluewater including the media and digital departments.

The Producer position requires experience in delivering projects on deadline. They must understand all aspects of production including the brainstorm and research process, writing compelling spots, coordinating all logistics including casting, locations, shotlists and all aspects of production.

Bluewater is seeking a bi-lingual producer who must speak both Spanish and English fluently. They need to be able to communicate with Spanish clients and have experience transcreating English scripts to Spanish. They must have an understanding of the Spanish TV environment including how to translate in a neutral way and identify talent that are culturally appropriate.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Minimum 4 years of production experience
• A proactive, positive attitude with self-motivated drive and determination, along with excellent verbal and written
• communication skills.
• Proven ability to communicate with and direct talent on set is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Possess a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Essential Job Functions

• Manage client creative and production campaigns from start to finish.
• Coordinate across multiple departments to deliver assets on time.
• Ability to make quick decisions under pressure, motivate and lead a team on set and troubleshoot through issues that
• arise while continuing to move a production forward.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and pressures.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and provide world class service to clients
• Ability to manipulate small details with accuracy and focus
• Flexible schedule and ability to work long and/or irregular hours in various situations

ABOUT BLUEWATER: Bluewater is a converged advertising and marketing agency that utilizes digital and broadcast creative, media strategy and transactional e-commerce to introduce products to market and build lasting brand awareness. Bluewater was the first end-to-end, fully digital, tapeless studio in the state of Florida. Its digital division provides social media, digital production, digital advertising, and turnkey solutions to maximize product visibility and sales on consumer websites, Amazon and other marketplaces, including handling all aspects of inventory, marketing, and the sales process.

Bluewater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

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The Account Manager will deliver a first-rate client experience through the day-to-day management of client relationships, client communication, and client concerns. You will oversee multiple accounts, anticipate and manage the resolution of operational issues, and assist clients in bolstering and improving their TV and/or Digital Media campaigns. Your ultimate charge is to create and maintain lasting client relationships that will continually grow our business. A talented Account Manager can manage a client portfolio without losing sight of the customer.

Please note: We are only looking for experienced Account Managers, preferably in the media space. This is not an entry level position. Resumes submitted without experience for this position will be disregarded.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate excels at working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment. You have solid experience and expertise in TV and/or Digital Media marketing, maintaining a customer-based approach to everything you do, and you have demonstrated the ability to work in cross-functional environments to drive business process change. You can manage time efficiently to juggle different client responsibilities and tasks at once. Must be proactively engaged with clients to ensure they are benefiting from our program, and you have an aptitude for understanding how media innovations can leverage and grow their businesses.

MUST HAVE CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES:

• Critical and Independent Thinker
• Relentless Learner
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Energetic Personality
• Proactive Problem Solver

Other Account Management Functions:

• Liaising with internal departments to ensure that any client related tasks are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner
• Establishes knowledge of client business challenges and priorities, and understands the competitive landscape in the marketplace
• Schedules weekly client meetings to review strategic goals and KPI’s, drive new marketing initiatives and identify additional channel opportunities
• Analyzes client’s weekly/monthly sales and revenue reports, confidently interpreting trends and offering strategic recommendations for growth

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of proven experience with a strong track record in an account management or project management role - preferably in an agency environment
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Ability to take responsibility and function under limited supervision, yet comfortable requesting clarification and assistance when needed
• Have a strong understanding of standard KPI metrics such as ROI, CPC, CPO, MER
• Preferred Experience – direct response TV marketing

SALARY: The salary varies based on your relevant experience for the job.

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The Video Editor works closely with producers and other video editors and animators to create compelling and results driven advertising campaigns. Videos vary from 15 second commercial spots to 28:30 minute full infomercials. This is not a virtual position.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with producers, editors, and the graphics department to achieve the best version of each commercial
• Take creative briefs/scripts and raw footage and make them into clear, concise finished videos
• Work on multiple clients/projects at a time
• Think critically about how to optimize product positioning and customer engagement.
• Edit both broadcast and web content using Avid Media Composer
• Create graphics from prebuilt templates using Adobe After Effects
• Setup and output masters and superless split submasters

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must provide a link to DEMO REEL to be considered
• 3+ years of experience in video editing and motion graphics
• Experience with TV Advertising – direct response TV experience a plus
• Advanced knowledge of non-linear video editors (Avid Media Composer experience is a plus)
• Good listener and able to take constructive criticism
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be self-sufficient when it comes to prioritizing deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience working on a collaborative team with other editors
• Experience working with After Effects and Audition
• Experience working with color correction and mastering for broadcast video

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Bluewater Media is looking for a full-time Digital Content Producer to join our rapidly expanding award-winning team!

The ideal candidate has successful experience writing, creating, and publishing Daily Content. The job requires daily creation of new content including: web videos, photos, blogs, social media posts and more. You must have creative vision and the ability to execute a project from its idea phase, to compelling copy and all the way through to the screen for consumption. You should have command of best practices and trends in social media marketing, enjoy being creative, and understand how to both build and convert a digital audience. You must be able to track, measure and analyze all initiatives to report on content ROI. Knowledge of direct to consumer marketing is a plus.

Candidates must be capable of creating shareable content. In order to create this content candidates must have these skills: strong editorial copywriting, pre-producing organization, still photography, videography, graphic design, still photo and video editing, social media management, blog creation and management. You must be able to manage daily content updates through use of content management systems ensuring subscribers are kept up to date and engaged. Must have knowledge of building a subscriber base. Must confidently communicate with team members, clients and company leadership to outline and achieve digital marketing and commercial objectives for each project. This position must be able to think and work independently as well as part of a team.

Media Rich Necessary Skills Required:

• A passion and strong understanding of the digital landscape
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice of our business'
• various types of content.
• Still Photography, DSLR experience and visual storytelling with images
• Videography, experience using contemporary DSLR video cameras or similar to create video for video content.
• Graphic Design skills and capabilities utilizing Adobe Creative Suite Tools including: Photoshop, After Effects,
• Illustrator and InDesign.
• Video Editing experience utilizing Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and/or Avid.
• Knowledge and understanding of Social Media Best Practices, Social Media Content Creation and Content Management
• Blog Creation and Management, including optimizing content for search engines and lead generation.
• Long-form content project capability such as eBooks.
• Ability to understand and compile data and analytical feedback that will shape content needs, strategies and tactics.
• Independent Thinking
• Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Other Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent color correction skills
• Working knowledge of all social media platforms
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and carry equipment to assist with loading and unloading
• Ability to work with equipment on a ladder
• Ability to work long hours on your feet during production
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Ability to manually operate equipment

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Bluewater Media is a rapidly growing full service advertising agency looking for motivated, smart and hard working people to join our Sales team!

About Role:

• Selling the entire range of Bluewater’s converged services to new potential customers, as well as breaking into net new logos in target verticals
• Supporting newly onboarded accounts to identify new sales opportunities increasing loyalty, lifetime value and retention.

They do this by...

• Generating interest and landing new logos by outbound strategy while becoming an expert in various industries
• Identify appropriate prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage the sales cycle to
• close new business in all service categories offered
• Possess in-depth service knowledge and be able to relay objection handling balancing persuasion with professionalism.
• Demonstrating adaptability and flexibility as part of an ever-growing sales team
• Uncovering business initiatives and pain points to improve sales processes
• Partnering with internal resources in order to drive additional value and expertise
• Generating pipeline that leads to closed revenue and quota attainment
• Selling on efficiencies, converged differentiation and return on investment vs. traditional media/campaign management
• strategies
• Building credibility and trust while influencing buying decisions
• Researching and understanding various lines of business and personas
• Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service and identification of potential new
• sales opportunities
• Achieve sales goals by assessing current client needs and following a defined selling process with potential clients
• Coordinate with other sales reps to ensure company goals and standards are being met & performing market research
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Average years of experience required - 3+ years of full cycle sales
• Experience selling to the C-Suite
• Ability to build and deliver presentations to your customers
• Proficient in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Ability to travel

Bluewater Media is a brand focused creative agency that utilizes branded direct response, brand integration and traditional advertising methods to introduce products to market. From a 33,000 square foot production studio in Clearwater, Florida they produce, develop and distribute direct response campaigns, commercials, television series, documentaries and films that integrate corporate branding as a methodology to inform, educate and motivate consumers to make product choices. Bluewater Media's goal is to make brands memorable and to use unique methods of media funding recapture and self-liquidating media to leverage the investment of clients to gain maximum product penetration in the marketplace.

Bluewater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, and physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

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Bluewater is looking for a full-time Media Coordinator.

Position Summary:

The Media Coordinator is responsible for supporting the DRTV media team and helping achieve client goals through communications with stations and facilitating the data flows required to run an advertising campaign.

Responsibilities:

• Request and process pre-log and post-log air times
• Identify airings outside of buy parameters and resolve with stations
• Follow up on station confirmations for new orders and revisions
• Request rate cards, avails and program grids for assigned stations
• Maintain program station folders
• Follow up and resolve Did Not Airs
• Import and reconcile data feeds (call center, web, etc.) into CORE Media System
• Pull client reporting as required
• Work with media buyer to negotiate and buy for assigned programs and stations against client goals

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong math/analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong ability to shift priorities quickly in a deadline drive environment
• Basic knowledge of marketing/advertising
• Basic computer skills

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