Writer/Director/Producer

Florida Realtors, the state's largest trade association, boasts a rich dedicated history of serving our members, the real estate community, and Florida homeowners for over a century. We stand as a key business partner for Realtors statewide, providing value-adding programs and services, outstanding business contacts and networking opportunities, engaging educational opportunities, up-to-the-minute industry data and research, and powerful legislative representation. The association headquarters is located in Orlando, and the Office of Public Policy is located two blocks from the state capital in Tallahassee. We work tirelessly to advocate for our members, for homeownership for all, and to elevate the real estate industry in the Sunshine State.

Who We're Seeking

We're seeking a dynamic Writer/Director/Producer skilled in video/audio production and live event production to join our team. You'll manage video projects from concept to post-production, ensuring top-quality results while staying within budget. Your role includes writing impactful scripts, directing talent, and producing content for our various platforms and events. You'll also oversee live event production, coordinating with talent agents, vendors, and key stakeholders to deliver seamless and engaging experiences. Additionally, you'll handle all promotional efforts for major events, working closely with internal teams and external partners. Some evening availability and overnight travel is required for event production. Join us to create compelling media that inspires and informs!

What You'll Do

Video/Audio Production

As a producer, responsible for budgeting video projects. Seeks cost-saving measures without compromising broadcast-quality production values.

• As a writer, perform all research, interviews, and background work to create video scripts with the greatest impact and benefit to members.
• As a director, responsible for the performance of members, legislators, and professional actors. Supervise the casting of actors. Directs post-production including edit decisions, graphics, and music selection.
• Produce all video programming for floridarealtors.org, Media site, Convention Microsite, Inaugural Banquet, Great American Realtor Days, Annual Awards Luncheon, our Products/Services/Events, Florida Realtors PAC, promotional videos for events and all major fundraising initiatives.
• Write, produce, and direct audio programs for members to use with clients, customers, or sales associates.

Live Event Production

• Manage all communication and pre-production planning with production companies, talent agents for entertainment, speaker’s bureau for keynote speakers, video crews, hotel A/V staff, and other vendors.
• Lead contact with all departments and members/officers who provide content for live events.
• Work closely with Director of Meeting Services to coordinate room availability and A/V requirements at hotels. Negotiate final room diagram to ensure seamless execution of production set up and member comfort and enjoyment.
• Lead contact and contract negotiator with talent agents who provide entertainment/keynote addresses for live events.
• Develop all pre-production schedules including rehearsals with presenters whether members, officers, or professional talent.
• Function as head writer for all live events including original creative treatments and adaptations of content provided by other departments and the leadership team.
• Provide direction and fine tuning of all presentations to ensure smooth, professional presentations by all participants.
• Coach, instruct, critique and enhance the performance of all members of Leadership Team and other presenters.
• Coordinate, produce, and direct multiple events/ presentations.

Other Duties

• Organize the flow, timing, and performance for management team and members who appear on live webcasts.
• Interface with IT department and external freelancers for tech rehearsals prior to going live.
• Print, website, and radio advertising (promotional, informational, motivational)
• Develop and execute all tasks on timeline for promotion of annual convention & trade expo. Serve as a liaison between Communications and Professional Development staff.
• Develop and execute timeline for Great American Realtor Days with internal employees and outside vendors.

This job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in multimedia and video production, digital media and journalism, film and television, or related educational degree, or applicable work experience
• 10+ years of experience in the field of video production
• 5+ years of experience in the field of live events as writer, producer, director
• Strong leadership skills and management ability
• Fine-tuned presentation skills and ability to oversee a wide variety of projects simultaneously
• Self-starter who understands the production process for video and live shows
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with intense attention to details and accuracy
• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced work environment, directing/producing multiple projects with multiple deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends for scheduled event production

Benefits

Along with our growth-oriented, collaborative team environment, our fulltime people are offered a complete suite of great benefits.

• Rewarding 401k plan with 6% company match, fully vested
• Free medical insurance for you as an employee
• Availability of dental, vision, FSA, disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, EAP, and more
• Partial remote and flexible work environment
• Generous paid vacation days and sick days, and 9 company holidays
• Vacation buy-back plan
• Vibrant company culture
• Possible $5000 grant on the purchase of your first home

And a whole lot more!

Need-to-Know Info

• Florida Realtors is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.
• Florida Realtors is an equal opportunity employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Applicants needs to be eligible to be employed in the United States.
• Pay is commensurate with required education and experience for the role.
• This position will be based out of Orlando, FL.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the members they serve, the products they support, and the continued growth of the association. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation, exceptional service, and dedication to a cause, please begin to explore Florida Realtors and our passion for the real estate community and Florida homeowners. Visit floridarealtors.org and connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.