Cinematographer

About the role

Brasfield & Gorrie is one of the most respected and dynamic general contractors in the nation. We’re looking for a Cinematographer to work with marketing, communications, creative, and internal customers to plan and shoot top-quality video in support of marketing and communications efforts. The cinematographer owns the image in the field—camera, lighting, and sound—across a range of video needs, including executive communications, corporate initiatives, employee communications, highlight reels, technology/process demonstrations, marketing pursuits, informative videos, HR initiatives, and training.

Responsibilities

• Enforce corporate brand standards to maintain a consistent look within all materials
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to bring video concepts to fruition
• Conceptualize and light filming for different types of shoots—interviews, talking heads, mini-doc, explainer, on-location b-roll shots, or other configurations
• Scout locations, plan shoot logistics, and build shot lists that account for active jobsite conditions
• Identify the needs and logistics of equipment rentals for various shoots
• Operate a camera, set up lighting, mic talent, confirm sound and picture quality, and listen for audio interference or quality issues
• Own camera settings, exposure, and color pipeline so footage arrives in post ready to grade to a consistent look
• Track and correct technical glitches on the fly, adjust lighting, and direct talent
• Work with a variety of on-camera talent, from technical subject matter experts to C-suite executives
• Operate specialty equipment including gimbal, drone, slider, and time-lapse systems
• Maintain, inventory, and troubleshoot camera, lighting, grip, and audio equipment
• Follow and enforce jobsite safety requirements, including required PPE, on every shoot
• Develop engaging motion graphics that support or encompass video messaging
• Edit selects, rough cuts, and short-form pieces from your own footage
• Color correct and grade raw footage to a consistent professional standard
• Support photography of events and projects
• Create and maintain an organized project file structure, including ingest and backup of media in the field
• Catalogue and organize completed media to be accessible by the larger organization
• Support creation of video assets and digital projects, such as company apps, website, intranet, and digital signage
• Champion Brasfield & Gorrie company culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in videography, media, communications, or related field required
• 5+ years of prior camera experience in a fast-paced, production-related role preferred
• Advanced proficiency operating pro-level digital cameras and lenses, including manual exposure, focus, and multi-camera interview setups
• Proficiency with professional lighting and grip equipment and with production audio, including lavalier, shotgun, wireless, and mixer/recorder
• Working proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects, with working knowledge of the broader Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated motion graphics ability—reel or portfolio showing original design and animation work preferred
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure with ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines
• Comfortable working in active construction environments, including heights, heat, and full PPE requirements
• Displays commitment to support overall efforts of the marketing group with the expectation that additional hours may be required
• Requires strong executive and client interaction skills
• Broad understanding of construction industry a plus
• Availability for frequent local and out-of-town travel (25-35%)

Skills

• Willing to try new things and adapt to changes in the environment
• Plans ahead and can negotiate skillfully in tough situations
• Perceived as a thought leader by senior leadership
• Professionally accepts feedback and critique and implements them into work
• Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems