Careers
Why you'll love working with us
We are always on the lookout for creative, hardworking and talented people to join our team. PEG is built upon the idea that when everyone works together, we can create innovative, attention-grabbing pieces and have a great time while doing it.
Opportunity To Create
Every project we work on is a new opportunity to show your creativity, think outside the box and grow your skill set.
A Dedicated Team
We pride ourselves on being a group of team players, hard workers and game changers in the video production and animation industries.
Fun At Work
Every day is a new and unique opportunity to create dynamic work, all while having fun and mixing in plenty of laughs along the way.
The benefits of a happy team
We believe that a happy, healthy team is a successful one. That’s why we offer our full-time team members some of the best benefits around.
Time Away
We work hard, but also play hard. We offer our team members unlimited vacation days throughout the year so that they can relax and recharge. (This includes paid parental leave for new parents!)
Full Benefits
To ensure our team members are taken care of, we provide them with fully-covered medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We also offer a matching 401(k) retirement plan, so they can plan for the future.
Great Perks
Our work environment and dress code are both casual. All team members receive fancy PEG apparel. (A hot commodity!) Plus, the office is always stocked with free snacks, coffee, soda and beer. What more could you want?
Open Positions
Producer
FULL-TIME
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create concepts for PEG-produced creative pieces
- Participate in video shoots and live events, including potentially directing, filming, and performing other tech roles on the crew.
- Create and develop creative pieces, including animation, editing, etc.
- Assist in creating project proposals
- Assist in establishing and building client relationships, as needed
- Collaborate with Producers and other team members
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
PEG participates in a wide variety of production activities, and therefore works with a broad range of software and tools. It is not a requirement to be experienced in all items below, but it is necessary to be experienced in some, and knowing which you’re most familiar and passionate about is a huge help in determining if you’re a fit for our team, and what you’re capable of. A strong desire to learn is also vital, as our team and equipment is always evolving to stay up to date with modern trends.
- Knowledge of camera systems, including high-end systems. We utilize RED Digital Cinema Cameras with Professional Cinema Lenses down to GoPros, and everything in between.
- On-site video shoot experience, in all roles. Our shoots generally include roles of Producers, Directors, Camera Operators/DPs, Key/Normal Grips, Audio Techs, etc, as well as an even wider assortment of personnel for live events.
- Knowledge of new-age/emerging technology such as Aerial, VR and FPV.
- Animation experience, primarily Adobe After Effects and Maxon Cinema 4D. We handle a wide scope of animation projects, from complete animation-based video pieces to simpler graphic treatment as a part of video-based pieces.
- Editing knowledge, primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro. Long-form as well as short-form and multi-format knowledge is a plus.
- General knowledge of style, timing and storytelling (regardless of format and application).
Reports to Creative Director
This position primarily will work regular 9-5 hours, Monday through Friday from PEG's office in downtown Akron, but will occasionally require work hours on nights and weekends.
Benefits include: Fully-covered medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Unlimited vacation days, 401(k) Matching, A fun, flexible, creative work environment, and more.
Account Manager
FULL-TIME
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the status of all assigned projects, ensuring they meet client expectations, stay on-schedule and within scope
- Lead project communication and coordination with clients, as well as working with the Creative Director and Production Manager to assign roles and tasks within each project
- Build client relationships by guiding and completing projects that meet/exceed client expectations and act as their primary point-of-contact
- Develop project proposals and quotes for clients, working with the creative team and Marketing Manager when needed
- Manage projects in software such as Asana, Hubspot, Harvest, Calendar
- Oversee project launch and review meetings with team, and take notes and actions to improve and streamline future projects
- Create project and shoot outlines, working with internal and external parties to ensure correct details
- Book project services, such as professional voiceover artists, talent, equipment and project materials
- Coordinate, schedule and, when applicable, attend shoots and live events with team members
Reports to President
This position primarily will work regular 9-5 hours, Monday through Friday from PEG's office in downtown Akron, but will occasionally require work hours on nights and weekends.
Benefits include: Fully-covered medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Unlimited vacation days, 401(k) Matching, A fun, flexible, creative work environment, and more.