Videographer

Responsibilities

• Sell and edit video content including Meta ads, sizzle reels, vertical social content, event highlight reels, and YouTube videos.
• Interpret creative briefs and deliver content optimized for platform performance and audience engagement.
• Manage camera, lighting, audio, and small-crew setups; direct basic on-screen talent when needed.
• Create motion graphics in After Effects, including animated product callouts, supers, lower thirds, transitions, and light product animations.
• Use AI-assisted tools (within Adobe or third-party platforms) to accelerate editing, transcription, cleanup, and versioning while maintaining quality and brand standards.
• Mentor Videographer I team members in workflow, organization, and product understanding.
• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and Social teams to execute strong concepts efficiently.
• Prepare polished, platform-ready exports that meet compression and delivery standards.
• Participate in local travel for off-site shoots (approx. 5–10%) and occasional evening or weekend productions (approx. 5%).

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience shooting and editing video in a fast-paced commercial or brand environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with hands-on motion graphics experience.
• Strong understanding of camera operation, lighting, composition, and audio fundamentals.
• Experience shooting with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, tripods, gimbals, sliders, and lighting kits.
• Proven ability to translate product features into performance-driven visuals.
• Experience creating content for YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Amazon, and eCommerce platforms.
• Hands-on experience using AI-powered creative tools (e.g., auto-transcription, generative fill, smart masking, background cleanup, or similar) to improve workflow efficiency.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently while meeting tight deadlines.
• Physically able to lift equipment and remain on your feet during shoots.

Bonus Points

• After Effects expressions, templates, or reusable animation systems.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve for color correction.
• Familiarity with performance metrics or curiosity about how content performs post-launch.
• Experience reviewing or giving feedback on junior team member work.
• Familiarity with Asana, Vimeo, or Digital Asset Management tools (e.g., Bynder).
• Interest in car culture, detailing, or automotive storytelling.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation for local travel.

Skills

• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Media Encoder
• Bridge
• Camera operation
• Lighting
• Composition
• Audience engagement
• AI-assisted tools
• Collaboration
• Content optimization
• Workflow management
• Product understanding
• Performance metrics
• Car culture, detailing, or automotive storytelling

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k match
• Voluntary Life and Disability insurance
• FSA
• PTO + 5 sick days
• 6 holidays
• Employee discount