Job Description

J Designs Pool & Spa Inc

Videographer Job Description

Do you have a serious passion for creating, crafting, and editing videos? Is story-telling your gift to the world? Are you looking for a full-time position that allows you the opportunity to create multiple videos every month while pushing your creative limits? If so, then J Designs might be a great choice for you. As the videographer, your job will entail producing video content for our organization that aligns with the brand, mission, and goals of our company. As the visual storyteller for our company, you’ll be responsible for storyboarding, shooting footage and editing, managing creative assets, and maintaining all video equipment. As the voice for the video in our company, you will be the trusted resource for implementing and maintaining a culture of video.

You will accomplish the bulk of the technical tasks related to production and post-production. These duties may include the transport, setupoperation of equipment and; and assisting with staging, set preparation, and dressing.

You will work closely with the content manager to execute projects from concept through completion.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Determining what camera equipment is necessary and obtaining equipment if needed
• Transporting, setting up, and operating various production equipment including cameras, audio, and video recorders, lighting equipment, props, and microphones for location and studio production
• Operating and maintaining proper levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video recorders, and other production equipment
• Collecting b-roll footage, as well as interviewing appropriate staff and/or clients
• Assisting in the social-sharing of the video content
• Working closely with the team to determine the topics of the videos and how to prioritize what to produce
• The ability to maintain consistent project management and process that will allow you to create 2-3 videos a week consistently
• Maintaining and updating all projects weekly within our workplace management dashboard
• Working closely with our Marketing Strategy Coaches in one to one and group training sessions virtually, along with completing on-demand courses on the Marketing Framework we are implementing as a company
• Working with our team as on-camera talent as the subject of your video content
• Creating, uploading, optimizing, and reporting on content for our YouTube channel
• Owning all aspects of production including, but not limited to:
• Pre-production scripting and collaboration
• Production set up, execution, and striking
• Post-production editing and publication
• Reporting on assessing the effectiveness of video content

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in maintaining the video hosting platform and understanding best practices
• Staying up-to-date with all new technological advances (VR, AR, etc.)
• Must be comfortable with working some evening and weekend shoots

Technical Qualifications:

• Proficient with Video Editing Software (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro)
• Experience with Adobe After Effects or Motion is preferred
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator is a plus
• Experience with Frame.io, Google Workspaces, and/or Asana is a plus
• Proficient at storyboarding, scripting, and conceptualizing
• Understand basic and advanced composition techniques
• Understand the fundamentals of branding
• Very detail-oriented and able to identify quality issues in audio and video
• Proficient interview skills and getting the most out of on-camera talent

Personal Qualities:

• Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video
• Proven experience in working with a team, with a mindset and goal in developing the best video content
• Ability to learn new skills and determine ongoing learning opportunities for film techniques
• Open-minded about video production, with the ability to make our company’s video strategy a reality
• Owns the production process and does what it takes to make great content
• Self-starting and treats the brand as their own
• Deals well with criticism and is able to collect feedback easily
• Great communication skills and able to interview and make people comfortable
• Energetic and able to excite people to be on camera
• Looks at the content from the eye of the viewer to create the best experience
• A lifelong learner and able to identify new learning opportunities

Bonus Points if:

• You have contagious enthusiasm that makes others around you light up when you enter the room
• You are obsessed with improving your personal skills, learning every day, and embracing new technology (like AR, VR, etc.) as it develops
• You love feedback and are a major team player
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, and therefore treat the position as if it was your own company
• You’re awesome. And because you’re awesome, we absolutely want you to be a part of the team at J Designs!