VIDEO TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Compass Media Inc; Orange Beach (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office with a view in Orange Beach

Hybrid in-office/remote after prob.

Health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Diverse client work and travel

Job summary

Compass Media in Orange Beach, AL is seeking a creative, experienced, and motivated Video Technology Manager to join our growing content team.

This hands-on role combines videography, drone operation and video editing to create engaging content for tourism and other clients, turning great video into measurable business growth. You’ll shoot across Orange Beach and nearby areas, and edit for social media, YouTube, digital ads, and CTV. A hybrid option exists after probation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional videography/video production experience.
• Strong shooting, video editing, and post-production skills.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and similar tools.
• Knowledge of Instagram/Facebook Reels, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, and current social video trends.
• Ability to create polished commercial content and fast-paced social content.
• Creative thinker with ability to propose new video concepts.
• Organized, dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with a team.
• Occasional evenings and weekend shoots will be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute creative video, drone, and photography shoots for clients.
• Film throughout Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, beaches, attractions, and tourism destinations.
• Operate professional video equipment including drones and GoPro.
• Edit footage for social media, YouTube, digital advertising, and CTV.
• Create short-form content that captures attention and follows trends.
• Develop engaging video concepts for client campaigns.

Skills

Videography

Drone operation

Video editing

Social media video

Creative concepting

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Lightroom

Adobe Creative Suite

CapCut

Job description

Full-Time | Orange Beach, AL | Hybrid Option After Probationary Period

Compass Media in Orange Beach, AL is seeking a creative, experienced, and motivated Video Technology Manager to join our growing content team.

This is a hands-on position combining videography, drone operation and video editing. You’ll create engaging content for tourism and other clients while helping turn great video into measurable business growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Plan and execute creative video, drone, and photography shoots for clients.
• Film throughout Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, local beaches, attractions, and tourism destinations.
• Operate professional video equipment like a drone and GoPro.
• Edit original and existing footage for social media, YouTube, digital advertising, and Connected TV (CTV).
• Create compelling short-form content that captures attention and follows current social media trends.
• Develop engaging video concepts for client campaigns.
• Work closely with our social media and marketing teams from concept through final production.
• Manage video assets and adapt creative for multiple platforms, formats, and audiences.
• Stay aware of beach conditions, crowds, and timing to identify the best opportunities for coastal and drone shoots.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ years of professional videography/video production experience
• Strong shooting, video editing, and post-production skills
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and similar creative tools
• Knowledge of Instagram/Facebook Reels, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, and current social video trends
• Ability to create both polished commercial content and fast‑paced short-form social content
• Creative thinker who can bring new video concepts and shoot ideas to the team
• Organized, dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Photography skills a plus
• Marketing or advertising experience a major plus
• Occasional evenings and weekend shoots will be required

Compass Media is located at The Wharf in Orange Beach, AL. You will need to be able to drive to onsite shoots, so a valid drivers license and reliable transportation are required.

Some of the perks?

• Office with a view in Orange Beach
• Hybrid in-office/remote schedule is an option after probationary period
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Spend part of your workday shooting on the beaches and around the Gulf Coast
• Work with a wide variety of clients, locations, and industries
• Hands‑on access to a drone, GoPro, and evolving video technology
• Some travel and opportunities to capture content in new locations

WE’RE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Compass Media LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.