Videographer

We are looking for an organized and creative videographer to work with our creative team to plan, film, and edit video content according to client briefs. The videographer's responsibilities include ensuring that the necessary filming equipment is available for use, directing other camera operators on set, and editing film footage.

To be successful as a videographer you must be able to understand client briefs and work creatively to produce the desired product. A good videographer should stay up to date with industry trends and tools that will make projects more marketable.

Videographer Responsibilities:

• Film videos on set or on location.
• Ensure that equipment for a shoot is present and working.
• Plan the shoot with the creative team and the client.
• Edit footage in post-production.
• Direct other camera operators so that the needed footage is acquired.

Videographer Requirements:

• Excellent computer literacy.
• Proficiency with editing software such as PhotoShop.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Relative fitness and stamina to work long hours.
• Proficiency with camera equipment.

Job Duties:

• Filming video on set and on location
• Working with creative teams and clients to plan video shoots
• Setting up and taking down cameras, microphones, lighting, props and other equipment
• Editing footage after recording
• Adding computer graphics, closed captioning and special effects to footage
• Preparing background film, also called “B” rolls
• Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
• Multitasking skills for working with many crew members at once
• Creative thinking with an excellent eye for detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients and members of the production team
• Knowledge of post-production techniques
• Physical ability to move and hold recording equipment for long periods
• Understanding of computer software used for planning, editing and scripting
• Directing and working with a collaborative team to create the film or video product
• Figuring out what type of equipment to use
• Cleaning and disassembling hardware
• Setting up and tearing down cameras, audio recorders, lighting, microphones, and props
• Calibrating and maintaining equipment
• Doing small repairs on broken equipment
• Preparing background film or “B” rolls as well as live feed
• Troubleshoots problems with the equipment
• Interviewing people and creating a film clip via editing raw footage
• Working in the studio as part of a production team to edit film
• Inserting closed captioning, graphics, or other on-screen text into a video
• Adding computer graphics and special effects to a video