Trade Show Director jobs in Greenville, NC

This position will support and assist THE rAVe Agency and rAVe [PUBS] at industry trade shows. The primary responsibility of a trade show intern - lead video shooter is to act as a reporter. That entails shooting product videos featuring exhibitors' new products, solutions and services on display. Each reporter will have a section of the show floor that they will be responsible for covering. Besides shooting and uploading videos, you may be asked to perform other duties. Duties include but are not limited to social media coverage, taking show floor photos, writing blogs, titling the product videos, participating in our interactive game on the show floor and helping with logistics (testing equipment, set-up and tear-down, etc.) 

The trade show intern - lead video shooter will also oversee equipment management. Duties include but are not limited to unpacking and packing equipment in Las Vegas, NV, taking daily inventory and ensuring all equipment is returned and charging in its designated area at the conclusion of each day. 

The ideal candidate is outgoing, reliable, flexible, can think quickly on their feet, works well on a team, has a good work ethic, and works well under pressure. Additionally, any previous video experience and previous position where you had to move fast and talk to many people consistently is a plus but not required. 

THE rAVe Agency will be responsible for paying for travel expenses (flights, lodging, etc.), in addition to giving a per diem for food and incidentals per the federal guidelines for work travel. This position will be paid hourly at $15/hour. 

Essential Functions 

● Attend InfoComm 2024 

● Attend both the pre-show training and meeting in person 

● Shoot videos on the trade show floor - training to be provided at the in-person meeting and repeated in Las Vegas, NV

● Lead fellow interns, organize and unpack/pack equipment in Las Vegas, NV 

● Meet with the Marketing Manager in charge of equipment before traveling to the show - the exact date and time will be agreed on between the lead video shooter and marketing manager 

● Represent rAVe professionally on the trade show floor, at receptions, etc. 

● Read and study the Show Sheet and other guides that provide information on the show and your job function. This will need to occur before June 9, 2024

Supervisory Responsibilities 

● N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

● Good attitude and impeccable work ethic - including during long hours 

● Exceptional customer service skills 

● Ability to work as part of a team 

● An interest in technology 

● Attention to detail and ability to maintain brand appearance in-person 

● Ability to adapt to changing priorities and receive project feedback 

● Organization and leadership skills 

● Video shooter equipment knowledge 

● Previous camera work is a plus but not required

Minimum Qualifications 

• Be available for an in-person full-day (10am - 5pm) training on April 29, 2024 or May 14, 2024
• Be available for an in-person meeting for training and final preparations for the show on Monday, June 3, 2024
• Be available to travel to Las Vegas, NV on Monday, June 10, 2024 and return from the event on Saturday, June 15, 2024
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Flexibility - Be available in the evenings and during the day for the week of the show

Physical Demands 

• Employees must be able to lift and carry boxes and luggage up to 25 pounds
• Employees must be able to be on your feet 8 hours a day

Work Environment 

Work will be performed in person at our office in Chapel Hill, NC and then also in Las Vegas, NV when we travel to the show. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. 

Additional agency opportunities including writing, PR support, creative projection and event work may be assigned or available to you from time to time. We do not want you to feel limited - as we are a small, growing company. We all wear many hats so, as you see areas of interest, we encourage you to think entrepreneurially.

EEO Statement: THE rAVe Agency is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions at THE rAVe Agency are based exclusively on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and all other statuses as protected by the laws and regulations of the United States and/or the state of North Carolina.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Employment at-will: The company does not offer tenure or guaranteed employment. The company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. This is called employment at-will, and this relationship exists regardless of any other written statements or policies contained in any company documents or verbal statements to the contrary.