Tobias Venus
Lead Video Content Producer at Point Hacks- Claim this Profile
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Point Hacks
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Australia
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Video Content Producer
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2023 - Present
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Finder
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Brazil
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Business Consulting and Services
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Audience Manager (Tech) and YouTuber
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Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
Full-stack running of a YouTube channel focussed on Tech reviews, news and deals. This includes the full production process including scripting, performing as talent, editing the video, publishing and analytics. I was also in charge of the business end managing monetisation and liaising with advertisers and product PR.It also includes keeping track of industry trends, events and to ensure the channel is a main port of call for other content-hungry tech enthusiasts.In 2021 Tech Finder received a "Highly Commended Best Program" at The Lizzies, Australia's Tech Journalism Awards.I also received a "Highly Commended Best New Journalist" for my work on the channel. Show less
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Video Producer
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Dec 2018 - Jan 2021
- Overseeing end to end production process of videos created for finder.com and their associated media brands.- Main port of call for video production questions and requests across the company.- Maintaining and developing Finder's post-production workflows and systems.- Pitching and developing new video-focussed ventures for Finder.- Maintaining Finder's video production studio and gear.
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Those Wizards
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Producer
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2019 - 2023
- Overseeing end to end production of live broadcasts and video content for clients specifically in the gaming, tech and music industries. - Working with clients to develop content plans that foster meaningful and ongoing engagement with fans both online and in person. - Overseeing end to end production of live broadcasts and video content for clients specifically in the gaming, tech and music industries. - Working with clients to develop content plans that foster meaningful and ongoing engagement with fans both online and in person.
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Freelance Videographer/Photographer
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2013 - 2023
I have worked on and off as a freelance photographer and videographer in between longer roles. Highlights include: • Directed, produced and edited a 16-part, Kickstarter-funded, documentary about the link between video games and mental health for charity organisation, Checkpoint. The show was very well received in gaming and tech communities and was chosen as one of 9 films to be presented at the Game Developer’s Conference inaugural film-festival in San Francisco, California. • Filmed and photographed competitive game events held in Melbourne for RedBull and McDonalds • Produced a live TV show for Telstra Global, broadcast to major stakeholders and Telstra employees. • Assisted video production and social media for ABC TV’s Rage 30th birthday celebrations. Returned to produce and camera operate during Rage and Triple J’s coverage of music festival, Splendour in the Grass between 2016-23. • Co-directed a short documentary on cancer treatment for The Nelune Foundation. • Created short doco-style features for Perth Institute of Contemporary Art's social media • Produced a number of social videos for Taku Mbudzi (Motivational Speaker & Author) Show less
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Marquee Studios.
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Media Production
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Producer
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Creating primarily online video content for brands wanting to connect with young audiences. The role involves all aspects of the production process from idea inception through to directing small and large shoots, editing and delivery. Creating primarily online video content for brands wanting to connect with young audiences. The role involves all aspects of the production process from idea inception through to directing small and large shoots, editing and delivery.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
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Australia
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Producer
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Working with ABC2's TV shows about video games; Good Game, Spawn Point, Pocket and Well Played. Highlights: Took over as series producer for the esports focused Good Game: Well Played in June. New direction towards in-depth interviews and game walkthroughs saw major growth with some episodes reaching over 10 times regular viewer numbers. • Produced and directed a number of field stories focusing on diverse groups and game-related social issues that had not been discussed on the show before. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive and stories were shared to previously untapped social circles. • Invited to assist both Rage and Triple J for music festival coverage including back stage camera operation and producing social media video coverage. Show less
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Comedy Lounge
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United States
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Higher Education
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Marketing Consultant / Photographer
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2015
Perth's biggest local stand-up comedy provider Highlights: • Developed a new open-mic show at Curtin University tavern, which has launched the international careers of several local comedians and continues to be successful in my absence. • Grew Facebook likes from 1000 to over 5000 through engaging content and paid advertisements. • Set up a service to film and photograph comedians with multi-camera setups as a way to market themselves online. Led to many of the comedians receiving further work in other cities and countries. Show less
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Art Department Runner
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
Collecting, sourcing and transporting props/ set dressing, helping with set and prop construction/ de-construction and dressing. Collecting, sourcing and transporting props/ set dressing, helping with set and prop construction/ de-construction and dressing.
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Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
Tasks included social media management, copy-writing, database management, taking photos of displays and liaising with marketing partners. A major project included producing promotional videos for artists in residence and the annual Hatched Grad Show. Tasks included social media management, copy-writing, database management, taking photos of displays and liaising with marketing partners. A major project included producing promotional videos for artists in residence and the annual Hatched Grad Show.
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Chevron
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Policy, Government and Public Affairs Vacation Student
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Dec 2011 - Feb 2012
12 week vacation placement as a communications intern for Chevron. Duties included editing and proof reading marketing materials, writing internal news articles and general administrative tasks. The highlight was the opportunity to produce and script a corporate video about the vacation program. Chevron also allowed us to attend lectures about the industry, cultural training and safety training. 12 week vacation placement as a communications intern for Chevron. Duties included editing and proof reading marketing materials, writing internal news articles and general administrative tasks. The highlight was the opportunity to produce and script a corporate video about the vacation program. Chevron also allowed us to attend lectures about the industry, cultural training and safety training.
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Fusion Books
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Australia
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Computer Software
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Helped out the emerging company with marketing material and database management. Highlights included a successful direct marketing campaign aimed at large organisations in Australia and a re-design of the company website. Helped out the emerging company with marketing material and database management. Highlights included a successful direct marketing campaign aimed at large organisations in Australia and a re-design of the company website.
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Education
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Curtin University
Bachelor’s Degree, Honours (Humanities) -
Curtin University of Technology
BA Mass Communications, Marketing and Corporate Film