Video Production Lead Application
SmartEtailing.com is the leading provider of website solutions for specialty retailers, most of whom are in the bicycle business. To stay in front takes an exceptional commitment to our customers' needs and to quality and excellence in everything we do, so we seek and employ the very best people.
The first step in applying for our Video Production Lead position in our Boulder office is completing this form and clicking the Submit Form button on the bottom of the page, which emails the answers to us. The questions below allow you to introduce yourself, provide a brief history of any pertinent experience you have, and give you a chance to show why you're an excellent choice for this position. We have included some fun test-like questions to help determine if you have the
video/leadership/communication skills and bicycle/retail knowledge required for this position. We review every application, however, we will contact you only if we like what we see. Thank you! All inquiries are kept in complete confidence and are never shared with outside parties.
I understand that this job is in your Boulder (Gunbarrel), Colorado office.* Yes _____________
Personal Information
Name:*_____________________________________________________ (First, Middle, Last)
Email address:* _______________________________________________ Street Address:*_______________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code:* _________________________________________ Phone:* _____________________________________________________ (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Please tell us how you heard about this SmartEtailing position:* ____________________________________
Work Preferences
If hired, when will you be able to begin work?* Right away
Next week Next month
Later than next month
Preferred morning/afternoon pick-me-up: Tea
Soda Coffee Snickers Kombucha Any type of sugar Monster Energy Drink
Schedule Preference: Get in Early
Leave Late Go with the flow
Education & Work Experience
The highest level of education you've achieved:* (select one)
High School Graduate Currently attending college Currently attending a trade school Trade School Graduate
College Degree
Masters or Doctorate Degree
Please tell us where you are currently employed.*
*Note: we will not contact your place of employment unless you tell us to.
Have you worked in the bicycle industry?* Yes
No
If you answered yes to the previous question, tell us about the job:
(please provide the shop/company name, city, state, and the year(s) you worked there)
Have you worked in retail elsewhere?*
(answer "yes" or "no," and if "yes," please tell us where you worked)
Do you have experience producing video?* Yes
No
Please tell us about any video skills/experience you have:*
Please provide a link to a video you've produced and explain your part in its production.
*Note: please provide a unique answer for each iteration of this question. The question is provided in 3 parts for organizational purposes.
Please provide a link to a video you've produced and explain your part in its production.*
Which of the programs below are you competent in?* (bold the ones you know)
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Avid Video Apple Final Cut Pro X Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop
I'm an Adobe Premiere Pro:* Expert
Intermediate Beginner What is it?
Can you provide a .proj file that you've worked on?
Please tell us about any writing skills/experience you have:
Please tell us about any management experience you have.*
Provide an anecdote from a past job that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex situations.*
Provide an anecdote from a past job that demonstrates your ability to prioritize complex situations.*
Please provide the names and phone numbers for at least 2 references we may contact:*
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
The questions in this section are designed to allow you to demonstrate your bicycle, video and writing skills; important attributes for this position.
Copy/paste or drag/drop the text below (in blue) into the answer field and then fix any/all spelling mistakes:*
The trek 820 is a sturdy jack-of-all-trades ideal for quick trips to class, the store, or exploring trails. It's RST suspension fork, plush Bontrager Sport saddle and high stem ensure you're comfort and control. Durable Matrix roms, grippy Bontrager tires and a an easy-pedaling 21-speed drivetrain let you cruise with ease and efficiency, to.
List 5 types of bicycles, such as road & mountain:* (you may include road & mountain; spelling counts)
Use the info and bullet points below (in blue), to write a video script designed to sell the product:* Product: Havoc hydration pack for freeriders
100-ounce capacity
Independent suspension and waist harness Air Mesh harness keeps you cool
compression panel holds helmet goggle and CD pocket
srp: $100
Please review the video link below and recommend how the video could be improved without significantly adding to budget or video length?*
recommend improvements
https://vimeo.com/user13022327/review/87806460/c533833a83
Please review the video link below and recommend how the video could be improved without significantly adding to budget or length of play?*
recommend improvements
https://vimeo.com/user13022327/review/84331978/9db656b8de
Please review the link below and explain why a cyclist would want to buy this product and how you'd show this in video.*
Cycling Product
http://www.sellesanmarco.it/en/road/aspide-racing-open
Bicycle Bona Fides
Describe in some detail the bicycle(s) you own.*
You just won the lottery! What bicycle do you buy?*
Who's your favorite cyclist?* (current or historic is fine)
Please describe your favorite local ride.* (name of ride, distance, challenges, sights, etc.)
Anything else you'd like to add?
Thank You!
Thanks very much for filling out and submitting an application. We'll be in touch if you qualify for a position with us.
