Location: Traveling on the road
Join Immersive Media's team of GeoImmersive Data Producers and hit the road for an adventure that gives you the opportunity to be part of a project using an innovative technology that will change the way people see the world. The GeoImmersive City Collect Project is a mapping initiative that produces spherical video from a street-level perspective. Here at IMC, we dream big and we dream in color. If the idea of traveling, mapping and working hands-on with a breakthrough technology excites you, please keep reading...

Responsibilities:
* The collecting of GeoImmersive footage that meets IMC's collection parameters
* Skilled operation of the Telemmersion® System ensuring the GeoImmersive™ data has a consistent image for the best end user experience
* Execute, according to IMC's collection plan, a shot list for the data capture
* Update and report progress daily to Project Manager
* Maintain and ensure Telemmersion® equipment and data capture accessories are fully operational and secure
* Efficiently and accurately capture georeferenced imagery of IMC identified cities including major arterial routes and points of interest
* Review data, edit and provide an accurate shot list for the Post Production Coordinator
* Communicate and share with team members best practices and lessons learned

Requirements:
* Have an interest or knowledge in GIS or cartography
* The ability to use a map
* Willingness to travel for extended period of time
* Operate within the defined budget (i.e. lodging and meals) for two people
* Must be a results and service oriented self-starter
* A resourceful and creative problem solver
* Detail oriented, a strong sense of urgency and very organized
* Proficiency in MS-Office applications (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
* Effective time management in order to meet deadlines
* Lots of initiative and energy
* Willingness to be a team player
* Valid Drivers License

[Immersive Media]

As you can see, IM mounts a 11-camera contraption on top of their vehicle as they drive in order to capture the 360-degree view you get on Google Maps. One thing to note, however, is that Google's San Francisco shots look a lot more detailed than their NYC shots. That's because Google took their own van out to take the SF pics. – Jason Chen

Google Maps zoom: here's the device and vehicle behind it [Boing Boing]