This job listing expired on Jul 21, 2020
First Contact Entertainment is seeking a talented Videographer / Video Editor to join our Creative Services team. You’ll work with a small team to produce high quality content for a new Web Show about tech, games, game developers, and the gaming industry at large -- all with a humorous edge. The ideal candidate will have experience as a videographer, creating and editing short-form entertaining video content for YouTube, social media, and/or traditional media. Having a passion for content creation, tech, and video games is a must. Recent graduates and those with a willingness to learn are always encouraged to apply.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Produce Web Show content in collaboration with our host and Creative Services team
- Work with team on scheduling, equipment lists, and production plans -- focused on short-form media
- Help decide on equipment needed for quality filmmaking, audio capture, and editing
- Effectively provide direction to interviewees/talent when needed
- Set-up, light, shoot, and edit content for weekly uploads
- Edit videos in a timely manner
- Export videos in formats suitable for uploading on multiple social media channels
- File management - organize workflow efficiently within Creative Services team
- Effectively collaborate with other departments, as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in offsite, 'pick-up and go' style filmmaking at events, etc.
- Experience in green screen compositing
- Experience in an editing style for the digital media / social media world
- Experience with multiple camera set-up
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (Adobe creative suite a plus)
- Experience in building a show set - framing, lighting, filming with natural and studio lights
- Experience in operating and mixing audio
- Proficient in applying notes and revisions under tight deadlines
- Proficient in file management, G Suite
- Experience doing basic sound editing in Premiere and Audition
- Ability to follow an aesthetic package and style guide
- Ensure quality standards are maintained
- Must be currently eligible to work in the USA
DESIRED SKILLS
- Experience with a show/series format
- Experience with live streaming, game streaming, OBS
- Knowledge of color correction in Adobe Premiere
- Knowledge of video codecs utilized in online content creation workflows
- Gif-making from video clips
- Positive and upbeat demeanor
- Attention to detail
- A sense of humor, enjoys a fun team environment
- Passion for video games, VR, new tech, memes, and pop culture!
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years of video production / editing experience (can be from one’s academic career)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
SUBMISSION / PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Link to videos, a reel, or a YouTube channel containing videos you have produced/shot/edited