Avid Technology
Location:
One Park West
Tewksbury, MA 01876
Phone: 978-640-6789
Employees: 2,613
CEO: David Krall
Website: http://www.avid.com
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Avid is the leading maker of professional
software for the motion picture, television and gaming industries.
The company's flagship software, Media Composer, was introduced
in 1989 and revolutionized production of TV shows and films by
allowing easy editing on a desktop computer.
Many of the world's top television shows,
commercials, music videos and movies are produced and edited
using Avid technology. The company's software has earned it prestigious
Oscar, Emmy and Grammy awards.
Avid has a broad range of software available
for a variety of uses including editing corporate videos, motion
pictures, animation and news broadcasts.
In 2005, Avid reported revenues of $775.4
million and net income of $33.9 million.
Headquartered in Tewksbury, Avid has a
digital audio division (DigiDesign) in Daly City, CA and an animation
division (SoftImage) located in Montreal. Avid products are marketed
in 75 countries worldwide. The European headquarters is located
in the United Kingdom. Asian headquarters is based in Singapore.
The company was founded in 1987.
Benefits and Perks
Avid provides employees with health coverage
on their first day of employment. Dental, vision coverage and
life insurance are also provided to employees as well as domestic
partners.
All employees are eligible for stock option
grants and annual bonuses are offered based on the company's
unit and individual performance.
Tuition reimbursement is also offered up
to $5250 per year.
Company headquarters in Tewskbury has a
24-hour fitness center.
Days Off
Avid celebrates 10 holidays per year. Full-time
employees earn 3 weeks vacation during their first year. Part-time
employees have prorated leave. The company also offers flexible
work options.
Savings Plans
Avid offers a 401k plan administered by
Fidelity where you can contribute from 1 to 60% of your salary.
Avid will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute and the company
match is immediately vested.
The company also offers an employee stock
purchase plan with a 5% price discount.
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