Camera Operator/Videographer and Video Editor

Job Description

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