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Portland, Oregon, United States
Onsite
We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.
The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.
Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries.
Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention.
You know how to find the story.
Not every video comes with a brief, a call sheet, or the perfect shot. Sometimes the most interesting moments happen when no one's expecting them. You find the thing that matters, whether it's unfolding in real time or hiding in archival footage. You understand the sweet spot between documentary and brand film: work that is real, looks beautiful, and gives people a new way to understand the world we’re building. You’re constantly looking for ways to translate complex science, technology, and engineering into simple, accessible concepts.
You know ideas are only as good as their execution.
You love concepting, but you also love figuring out how to make things real. You understand what makes a film work, from the first spark to the final frame, and know how to balance creative ambition with the realities of what’s in front of you. You find opportunity in constraints, or make your own boundaries when there are none. You solve problems on the fly and protect the original vision when plans change.
You bring people together.
Internally: you seek to connect the creative team to the rest of the org, brainstorm with technical minds, and gather insights from team leads. These connections with the team matter as much as understanding and showcasing the tech. Externally: you’ve built relationships with directors, DPs, editors, producers, and creatives you trust, and you’re always excited to find new people to bring into the mix. You’re a thoughtful collaborator who knows how to rally a team around an idea, give clear direction, and make space for different perspectives.
You know when to direct others and when to do it yourself.
You know how to find the best path for a project, whether it’s directing a small crew, developing a concept with an external director, or jumping into the timeline or behind the camera to bring it to life yourself. On a small team everyone gets to stay a maker. You know when to lead, when to listen, and when to say no to something.
Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.
Once you’re here you will:
If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
This is an on-site position. Our offices, lab, and shop are located in Portland, Oregon.
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