Jobs at Black Spectacles

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You will coordinate content ideas with the Video Producer. You will make creative decisions for each piece, and assure they meet quality standards set by the company. You will use your knowledge of industry standards to assure Black Spectacles content is up to date and cutting edge. You will be responsible for color correcting, inputting music, adding dialogues, and creating some graphics and effects for each video. You will also be responsible for converting and exporting all media types.

You will be responsible for planning and scheduling on-site interviews and in-studio recording sessions. For the in-studio recording sessions, you will be responsible for working with the authors to develop their course outlines and in leading them through the recording process. You will lead the video editing team and will be responsible for quality control of the content that is produced. You will also be responsible for developing a quality assurance program, and will help identify strategy/tactics to to grow our video production team.

Continually recruit and hire program "coaches" (licensed architects) through networking and recruiting. Manage a team of 25 - 30 part-time, remote employees (licensed architects). Provide feedback to program coaches based on customer feedback. Uphold and enforce program terms and conditions with customers and employees. Measure and communicate the health of the program throughout its life cycle. Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Work across multiple departments (Marketing Team, Data Analysis Team, Dev Team, etc.) on projects related to maintaining and enhancing the program. Implement and manage program enhancements to ensure program goals are achieved while aligning with the program's mission.

Work within the video production team to create 2D and 3D motion graphics for our video content. Sketch and outline potential concepts for motion graphics in videos. Design and animate objects such as buildings and objects. Character animation is not required. Attend and participate in daily/weekly meetings to review progress and adjust work. Revise motion graphics based on feedback from Art Director or Production Team. Maintain up to date knowledge about motion graphics software and techniques.

Become an expert in our industry, our software, and our customers. Work directly with teams to ensure our solutions are aligned with overall product objectives (integration). Work with customers and internal teams during all phases of product development process, from ideation through release. Lead backlog prioritization sessions against roadmap and product strategy. Update and present project status and KPIs weekly. Work with teams on building practices that support the business. Perform market research and analysis and uncover trends and opportunities.

Your work will include prospecting for new business, closing new business, on-boarding new clients and retaining those clients. Set up and execute new business prospecting campaigns. Work leads from the early stages of the sales cycle through signing the contract. Manage a book of business, including renewal management and upsell campaigns. Work with marketing team to develop content to be used in prospecting campaign. Work with product team to make improvements to technical aspect of the tools used by the sales team.

Lead design thinking from problem definition through ideation. Create effective plans to research, design, prototype, learn, and iterate quickly. Craft useful and usable experiences through diagrams, sketches, wireframes, prototypes, visual designs, and is able to handoff assets and designs to our software developers. Collaborate with product team to build a shared understanding of the product vision and design approach. Fully understand and be a strong advocate for the consumer.

This person will act as the Executive Assistant, operations authority, personal gatekeeper and right hand to our CEO in a professional and personal capacity, while supporting a constantly shifting, complex calendar of appointments, requiring communication with internal and external executives and departments. The position resides within a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking, juggling and managing a number of discrete tasks are critical to success.

Plan, analyze, design, develop, maintain, evaluate and support the implementation of all instructional assets (e.g., videos, exams. flashcards, and coaching/tutoring). Leverage industry research and participate in company research to define and measure BKS lesson, module, and program outcomes. You will participate in creating contemporary learning strategies that meet business and audience needs. Design and build online courses and content helping architects pass the ARE and advance their skills and knowledge in the field. Work closely with SMEs to develop content delivery strategies. Determine the appropriate delivery for the target audience. Help develop content, instructional formats, and learning objectives for desired learning solutions.

Work with team to develop a scorecard and description for each role. Ensure each job is posted all appropriate sites and job boards relevant to the role. Take ownership of outbound recruiting using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools. Network within appropriate industries to build our candidate pipeline. Review and vet all inbound applicants. Take the lead on phone and in-person interviews and execute evaluations for each stage while updating candidates on their progress. Report to hiring managers and HR managers on the status of open positions.

Your work will include developing a content plan and strategy for our online forum. You'll provoke activity, create content and respond to our users. You will be the voice of the community via daily moderation, reviewing discussions, replying and probing on posts and escalating member feedback. You seek out information with an underlying curiosity and desire to know more about things, people or issues. You naturally place emphasis on creating customer loyalty by delivering on commitments to customers with clear, concise information. You're able deal effectively with pressure and remain optimistic and persistent under adversity and can solve problems openly and objectively in an unemotional manner.

You have 10 or more years experience with a mix of digital and off-line marketing, with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications or equivalent work experience. You are a jack of all trades, not afraid to roll your sleeves up and dive into a pile of Google Analytics data. You have a track record of coaching and developing great teams. You motivate your team to achieve and exceed goals by establishing accountabilities, agreeing to high standards monitoring and reviewing performance and providing timely and relevant feedback. You work gracefully under pressure, and you're an expert at planning and priority setting. You're not afraid to ask questions and are open to constructive criticism. You're an enthusiastic self-starter who takes ownership of your work. You're also flexible and adapt to change well. You're willing to be accountable to our customer's success, you encourage and respect your teammates, and you're careful and thoughtful with your work. You also appreciate and value the power of great design.

You are an analytical thinker who is able to accurately estimate project timelines while maintaining a strong focus on quality of work. You're able to adapt to external factors as they arise and take the lead with a positive outlook towards getting things done. You're also a self-starter who is not afraid to ask questions and is always open to constructive criticism.

Your work will include front and back end development for our site. You will be working with our product team to innovate and execute new projects to help grow our business. You’ll also be creatively designing products from scratch, developing data analytics tools, and administering general IT functions.

Attract, hire, engage, and develop talented people to build the capabilities required for the organization to perform at high levels. Manage the contribution and performance of individuals and teams by communicating clear expectations. Develop and help drive a shared understanding of a long term vision that describes how the organization needs to operate now and in the future. Develop detailed action plans which include objectives, accountability, time frames and contingencies. Talk to users to get their feedback firsthand, be their advocate and test the product

This position involves leading aspiring architects through the ARE 5.0 exams via virtual study groups. Black Spectacles will provide training and a syllabus for you and we'll match you with a group of committed aspiring architects who are in search of a structured approach to prepare for the ARE. You'll then set, prepare for, and lead online meetings for each exam. You'll serve as the main point of contact for your group members, and work closely with Black Spectacles to help guide and evolve the direction of the program.

You are responsible for the creative direction of video content. You will work with our video and motion graphics team to establish a formalized style and look for our content. You will set quality and conformity standards for video related projects. You will lead the creative process on in-studio and field shoots. You are responsible for style ideation of videos and motion graphics. You will review final pieces and make suggestions for improvement as needed.