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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