Company Description
The 1940s Summer Ball is a historical celebration of the 1940s and 50s that takes place in June annually at the Boulder Airport. Our non-profit mission is to create community and cultural connections that span generations, genres, and borders by celebrating the music, dance, and culture of the 1940s WWII Swing Era. We strive to provide quality performances and educational opportunities that inspire those who already love the “Greatest Generation” and introduce new audiences to it.
Role Description
This is a one-day, on-site position based in Boulder, Colorado, at the 1940s Summer Ball on June 20th from 5:00 PM–11:00 PM. The Social Media Video role will be responsible for capturing key moments of the event using a smartphone or video camera.
Responsibilities include filming exclusive backstage content and artist interviews, spotlighting guests by sharing their stories, documenting event setup, capturing performances, contests, activities, and creating short-form video clips featuring various people involved with the event. The role will also assist with hosting and filming TikTok Live or Instagram Live segments featuring performers, behind-the-scenes moments, event highlights, and audience engagement.
We will provide a list of key shots and moments to capture for social media and ask that all video content be delivered within three days of the event for use in post-event recap and promotional materials. This role pays a flat fee of $300.
Focus Areas:
- On-site role June 20th at the 1940s Ball in Boulder, CO— Live content & engagement – capture behind-the-scenes content, post in real-time, send clips/shot list captured within 3 days of event, and respond to audience engagement during the event.
Qualifications
- Experience in social media video content creation and management.
- Please send a social media video(s) reel you have created to info@1940sBall.org
- Must have own microphone for interviews.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Interest in the 1940s era and its cultural significance is beneficial.