GhostStop is currently seeking awesome people to join the crew or to aid in various projects. See our open positions below. If you fit the bill, fill out the below Application Form and we will get back to you if we'd like to take the next step. Please DO NOT use this form to apply for investigator positions.
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Electronics Assembly Tech (Lynchburg, VA)
Enjoy the smell of solder? We're looking for an Electronics Assembly Tech.
Do you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together again? Does the smell of solder get your gears going? How about helping envision and design new, revolutionizing products with your brain and a bank of 3D printers? If so, let's get to work.
We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of ghost hunting equipment. That's right, ghost hunting equipment. Cool huh? Most of the gear you see used on ghost ghost hunting TV shows comes right from our workshop. Beyond ghost hunting, we build research equipment and night vision systems for TV shows, universities, research firms and even some top secret stuff. Yeah, it's pretty rad.
Be a part of the GhostStop Crew!
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assembly and manufacturing of electronic products.
- Other duties include helping envision new products, parts inventory and general office duties.
Requirements:
- Soldering experience and a general knowledge of electronics is required.
- Being able to take something apart, learn how it works, fix it and put it back together is helpful.
- Experience with 3D printers, building circuits and Arduino or STM programming is a plus.
- We're also looking for passion to learn, reliability and someone okay with having a good time at work while learning.
- Training will be provided. So, you don't have to be an electronics engineer or rocket scientist. But fellow geeks would fit in rather well. Experience in paranormal research and equipment is not required.
LOCATION: Position is ON-SITE ONLY at our upcoming office in Lynchburg, VA. Local is preferred for timeliness, but we may be open to discuss relocation for the right candidate.
What's it like working at GhostStop? Well, we don't wear ties. Heck, most of us wear shorts. Occasionally, our dogs visit. Sometimes we dress up. And not like suit-and-tie kind of dress up. I mean Star Wars cosplay kind of dress up. We all get along well because most of us are geeky. We rather like it that way. We're all super respectful, kind and work well with each other. We also LOVE what we do. We're passionate about doing it right. We've spent over 16 year building a reputation for solid work along with top-notch service and we have no plans of straying from that. That's what it's like to be part of the GhostStop Crew.
Shipping Assistant (Lynchburg, VA)
Want to be a part of the paranormal community in a cool way? Do you love ghost hunting with kindred spirits?
If so, you may know that actual full time positions are a rarity in the ghost hunting field. Now is your chance - with the most reputable and well-respected company in this field.
Be a part of the GhostStop Crew!
We are seeking a Shipping Assistant who can help us ship our products all around the world.
We manufacture, distribute and sell ghost hunting equipment to paranormal investigators all around the world. We pride ourselves in quick shipping and unbeatable service to our fellow investigators. As such, an understanding of this field and the tools used is necessary. Experience with packing, shipping, organization and inventory is a big plus.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for processing orders, printing labels, packaging orders and getting them ready for shipping.
- Other duties include aiding customers with any processing, payment or shipping issues and general office duties.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of basic computer office applications like email is required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Strong organization skills and experience with shipping and packing systems is a big plus.
- Customer service or tech support experience is a big plus.
In short, we're looking for someone who is comfortable being on their feet packing orders as easily as at a computer organizing orders. We lean heavily toward those with a passion to learn, reliability and integrity. Training on our systems will be provided. So, you don't have to be a shipping expert. But fellow geeks would fit in rather well.
LOCATION: Position is ON-SITE ONLY at our upcoming office in Lynchburg, VA. Local is preferred for timeliness, but we may be open to discuss relocation for the right candidate.
What's it like working at GhostStop? Well, we don't wear ties. Heck, most of us wear shorts. Occasionally, our dogs visit. Sometimes we dress up. And not like suit-and-tie kind of dress up. I mean Star Wars cosplay kind of dress up. We all get along well because most of us are geeky. We rather like it that way. We're all super respectful, kind and work well with each other. We also LOVE what we do. We're passionate about doing it right. We've spent over 16 year building a reputation for solid work along with top-notch service and we have no plans of straying from that. That's what it's like to be part of the GhostStop Crew.
Videographer for 1-2 Day Project (Lynchburg, VA)
Here's your chance to work with GhostStop and crew on a groundbreaking project and a potential opportunity to continue with future projects. We need your help. We're looking for a bit of help with a short video project needing a videographer for maybe one day of shooting.
Requirements:
- Must have your own camera, lighting and lav or boom mic ready for indoor and outdoor shooting suitable for various aspect ratios.
- Having your own drone and drone shooting experience is a plus.
- Must have your own transportation.
- Must be readily available in the Lynchburg, Virginia area.
- Talent for storytelling, directing and editing will be helpful to move the project along.
- Must be 18 years old or older
IMPORTANT: When applying, provide samples of work in the form below. Please include links to some of your work or social media that features your work. Make sure it's PUBLIC so we can see it!
Ghost Tour Guide - Part Time (Lynchburg, VA)
We’re looking for a few entertaining Ghost Tour Guides for our Historic Downtown Lynchburg, VA Ghost Tour.
Here's your chance to work with GhostStop and crew, renowned for our work in the field of paranormal research for over 16 years who work closely with TV shows, films, documentaries and researchers worldwide.
A storyteller & researcher.
Help share spirited stories, preserve Lynchburg's historical events and be the voice of those spirits who cannot.
Our tours will be run by GhostStop who have spent decades investigating the paranormal around the world. Now, we're coming to Lynchburg. As veteran ghost hunters and pioneers in the field, our ghost tours are something a bit different. We have a passion for the paranormal, can relay our own experiences and evidence we have gathered over the years.
Do you have a passion for the paranormal with a healthy dose of history and lore? Then you’re our kind of people.
Requirements:
- A passion for the paranormal and a healthy respect for history and lore.
- Someone with a good memory who can remember and relay our script with enthusiasm in front of a group of people.
- Good storytelling and understanding of the events outside of the script - able to improvise, answer questions in an educated fashion.
- Someone able to entertain in front of a crowd of people eager to learn your story with the ability to project their voice. Funny and fun is a plus.
- Must be comfortable walking and on your feet for 1-2 hours leading a group on your own through the downtown area.
- Must live near Lynchburg, VA area with no transportation issues. We have to be able to rely on you being there.
- Tours will generally be Friday or Saturday nights 1-2 times per month. But must be flexible to include a weekend night if one is ordered by request of a special group. Tours are a little over 1 hour covering less than 1 mile in length.
- Must be 21 years old or older because some tours may include stops inside restaurants and bars.
Prior spiel and entertainment industry work is a plus. Prior knowledge of Lynchburg history is a BIG plus. Have you investigated downtown already? Even better. An ability to help us with molding the script will be super helpful.
Does this sound like fun to you? If so, please use the form below to provide some info as it relates to this position and a resume. Please copy/past your resume below.
IMPORTANT: When applying, provide a link to a video showcasing your spiel work as this will be helpful in our decision. We want to see your ability to tell a story. Make sure it's PUBLIC so we can see it!
Marketing Assistant (Lynchburg, VA)
Do you enjoy a bit of the strange and unusual? Have you been dreaming about a marketing gig that let's your dark soul vibe? Come on in. The water's fine.
Be a part of the GhostStop Crew!
Here is an opportunity to work with and learn from a respected and award-winning marketing creative. This position would report directly to the owner, Shawn Porter, who's career prior to starting his own business, GhostStop, was Creative Director for one of Orlando's top ad agencies. Having worked with some of the biggest brands like Disney, Pepsi, M&M's, Universal and small businesses alike, Shawn is someone you want to learn from - and he's eager to pass the torch.
We are seeking a Marketing Assistant who is familiar with internet marketing analytics and can help manage our social media efforts. As our front-line to customers, we desire someone good with people who is not afraid to go on camera and tell everyone what we've got going on. We're looking for someone who keeps up with those trends (much more than we do). I'm not saying we're out to do all the trends. But we could be convinced on occasion. So, we need your help.
We manufacture, distribute and sell ghost hunting equipment to paranormal investigators all around the world. We pride ourselves in knowing our equipment well and providing unbeatable customer service to our fellow investigators. As such, an understanding of this field and the tools used is super helpful.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the owner in all marketing efforts ranging from SEM, PPC and HTML to Insta, TikTok and stories. If you know what all of those even mean, we're on the right track.
- Will be responsible for helping develop new campaigns across multiple avenues to include graphics, copywriting and video then report, analyze, learn and evolve.
- Will be responsible for managing web site content such as product descriptions and photos.
- Responsible for managing brand content and communications.
- Help us evolve our strong brand!
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of all current social media platforms with a passion to keep up with them as they evolve
- General knowledge of marketing programs, analytics and reporting
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer office applications like email
- Comfortability with copywriting, blogging, photography, videography
- Web design/development knowledge is a plus
- Prior experience with marketing reporting and analysis is a plus
- Experience ghost hunting and some knowledge of the field is a plus
In short, we're looking for someone who is comfortable going on a microphone, camera or keyboard ready to chat about ghost hunting. We lean heavily toward those with a passion to learn, reliability and integrity. Training for most skills will be provided. So, you don't have to be an SEO guru. But someone with a passion for marketing would fit in rather well - someone who secretly geeks out over analytics as much as the new trends.
LOCATION: Position is ON-SITE ONLY at our upcoming office in Lynchburg, VA. Local is preferred for timeliness, but we may be open to discuss relocation for the right candidate. No remote.
What's it like working at GhostStop? Well, we don't wear ties. Heck, most of us wear shorts. Occasionally, our dogs visit. Sometimes we dress up. And not like suit-and-tie kind of dress up. I mean Star Wars cosplay kind of dress up. We all get along well because most of us are geeky. We rather like it that way. We're all super respectful, kind and work well with each other. We also LOVE what we do. We're passionate about doing it right. We've spent over 16 year building a reputation for solid work along with top-notch service and we have no plans of straying from that. That's what it's like to be part of the GhostStop Crew.
IMPORTANT: When applying, provide links to social media, sites or videos showcasing your work as they relate to this position. This is the first test - marketing yourself and deciding what you think WE will respond well to. Make sure it's PUBLIC so we can see it!
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