Videographer and Photographer
2 months ago
We are seeking a skilled Videographer and Photographer to join our team at Digital Control Incorporated (DCI). As a Videographer and Photographer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative of our groundbreaking products, particularly in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).
Key Responsibilities:- Video and Still Content Creation: Create engaging visual stories that appeal to a global audience, while respecting and reflecting local cultures, languages, and consumer behaviors.
- Global Content Curation: Develop and maintain a library of images and videos that can be effectively utilized by marketing and cross-functional teams worldwide.
- Linguistic Versatility: Work with translators or local content creators to ensure that all visual content is appropriate and effectively communicated across different languages and cultural contexts.
- Production Planning: Collaborate with subject matter experts, training personnel, and project teams to plan and execute high-quality video productions.
- Technical Expertise: Record both staged and spontaneous scenes, employing a range of equipment including cameras, drones, and editing consoles.
- Equipment Management: Oversee the selection, maintenance, and inventory of recording and editing equipment.
- Project Coordination: Engage in detailed discussions with clients, editorial teams, art directors, and other project stakeholders to fully understand the project's audience, objectives, and messaging.
- Collaborative Skills: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with both global brand strategies and local market needs.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Be highly adaptable, able to problem-solve on the go, and capable of making quick adjustments to plans and content based on real-time feedback.
- Cultural Research Competence: Conduct thorough research to understand the cultural background of each project's target audience.
- Travel Willingness: Be available and willing to travel on short notice to capture content that requires genuine local context.
- Continuous Learning: Commit to continuous learning about new cultures, consumer trends, and technological advancements.
- 3-5 years of proven experience creating photo and video in a professional setting.
- Desired Bachelor's degree in Video and Photo Production or other related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with Adobe suite of photo and video editing software.
- Thorough understanding of and ability to use basic video production equipment.
- Thorough understanding of artistic styles, techniques, methodologies, and effects used within video production.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
- Ability to arrange sets and lighting to capture professional video.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive base pay, discretionary quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, and a range of benefits. Our team is passionate about creating innovative solutions and working together to achieve our goals. If you're a creative and motivated individual who is passionate about storytelling, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.