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Western Welding Academy is on a mission to build a better generation of blue-collar craftsmen. We are forging the next generation of skilled welders through an unwavering commitment to work ethic, accountability, and integrity. By focusing on student outcomes, we provide industry-leading education and hands-on training in a real-world environment, preparing our students to meet and exceed the demands of the welding industry.

At Western Welding Academy, we believe wholeheartedly in our mission because we understand the fundamental role blue-collar tradespeople play in the fabric of America. This country was built on the backs of skilled workers—men and women who put in the hard labor that made our roads, bridges, buildings, and industries possible. Blue-collar men and women are the backbone of our economic system, vital to every sector from manufacturing to infrastructure. However, for too long, our nation has focused predominantly on white-collar jobs and the push to send every young person to college, leaving skilled trades underappreciated and underrepresented. Today, we are facing a monumental shift. A worldwide demographic collapse is causing industry and manufacturing to return to American soil, and yet, we lack the skilled labor force needed to meet the immense demand. Even before this shift, there was a substantial need for skilled tradespeople, but now, with global supply chains crumbling and reshoring becoming a necessity, the demand for welders and other skilled workers is skyrocketing. At Western Welding Academy, we see this as our mission, to equip the next generation with the skills they need to thrive, to build strong careers, and to restore the backbone of America's industrial strength. We are committed to filling this gap, one welder at a time, because we believe that the future of our country depends on the hands of those willing to build it.

About The Role

• Join our dynamic video production team as a Videographer/Editor, where you’ll play a key role in all stages of the creative process—from concept development and filming to editing and distribution. You’ll collaborate with our Senior Video Producer, Social Media Content Creators, and Directors to bring stories to life.
• This role includes creating engaging content for multiple platforms, supporting live productions, and traveling as part of The Blue Collar Tour, a two-month nationwide tour to high schools across the U.S. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment, this is the opportunity for you.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Creative Impact: Play a lead role in producing high-quality video, podcast, and live stream content seen nationwide.
• Growth Opportunities: Learn from industry pros, attend professional development courses, and help grow WWA’s YouTube channel toward 1M+ subscribers.
• Travel & Adventure: Spend 2 months each year on the Blue Collar Tour, filming at high schools across the country.
• Stability & Benefits: Competitive pay, 401(k), health insurance, PTO, and per diem while traveling.
• Hands-On Experience: Work with top-tier gear (Black Magic cameras, Adobe Creative Cloud, drones) in a professional studio setting.
  
  

What You'll Do

• Film, edit, and deliver high-quality content on tight deadlines.
• Produce podcasts & manage live streams (including Members Only Facebook Live).
• Maintain video/audio equipment & organized file systems.
• Oversee and grow WWA’s YouTube channel with weekly video posts.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director & team on creative projects.
• Serve as tour videographer during nationwide travel.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Video production or editing experience (0–3 years).
• Strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & other platforms.
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Willingness to relocate to Gillette, WY and commit to a 50-hour work week.
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience in video production or a related field (preferred)
• Strong video/audio editing skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Willingness to relocate to or be based in Gillette, WY
• Availability to work a 50-hour work week
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) options
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Access to professional development courses and conferences
• Travel opportunities with per diem while on the road
• Creative, fast-paced work environment with cutting-edge projects
• Opportunity to gain diverse, hands-on experience in video production
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

22 - 25 USD per hour(SS)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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