Camera Operator/Videographer and Video Editor
Job Description
Perfect Pitch Productions is looking for an experienced Camera Operator and Video Editor who is a positive, motivated, and organized individual interested in pursuing a career within a growing production company. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a flexible, professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude. This position requires travel to clients throughout the Tri-State area on a weekly basis. Some additional travel outside of this area will be required on a monthly basis.
We represent several high-profile automotive manufacturers, real estate companies, and medical offices, in addition to a number of other businesses across the country. Our company sets itself apart from the competition by always over-delivering and going the extra mile for our clients.
Requirements
- Proficient in Editing with NLEs such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, & DaVinci Resolve
- Proficient in the use of DSLR/Mirrorless, Cinema Cameras, Studio Lighting, peripheral camera equipment, and grip equipment
- Ability to create motion graphics such as tracked text, lower thirds, masked object manipulation, and emphasizing text
- Must be able to work under minimal direction to identify and resolve problems
- Possess the capability to take something from concept to completion
- Skills in Compositing, 3D modeling/animation, and color grading are a plus
- Work well on a team and successfully take direction from supervisors and clientele
- Adapt quickly and accept change – often have to toss our ideas and start fresh
- Excellent eye for cinematography
- Familiarity with film and/or commercial sets and their process and ability to learn workflow
- Familiarity with balancing and operating stabilizers
- Studio and Green Screen Experience
- Must be comfortable dealing directly with clients
- MUST HAVE A DRIVER’S LICENSE and be comfortable driving to shoots
- Drone Operation License (Part 107) is a plus
Education
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- BA in Film, Cinematography, or equivalent skillsets (Preferred)
Experience
- Production: 4 years (Preferred) preferably with a marketing / advertising agency. Experience with TV spot, TV promo, YouTube pre-rolls preferred
- Video editing: 4 years (Preferred)
MUST PROVIDE SAMPLES OF PAST WORK
Software knowledge
- Premiere Pro & After Effects
- Audition
- Photoshop (a Plus)
- Encoder & Handbrake
- Illustrator (a Plus)
- DaVinci Resolve (a Plus)
- Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or other 3D modeler (a Plus)
Camera knowledge
- DSLR (Canon 5D, 7D, 70D, etc)
- Mirrorless (GH7, A7SIII, etc)
- Cinema Oriented (C200, Ursa, etc)
- 360 Cameras (a Plus)
- DJI Phantom/Mavic (a Plus)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule
- Monday to Friday 9:00am-6:00pm
Work Location: Hybrid remote (Tri-state Area)
- On the road (50%)
- Home Office
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
