Job Summary
Lakanto’s Creative Team is seeking a spunky videographer with keen attention to pacing and rhythm, an eye for design, and industry-disrupting video ideas. The videographer will work directly with the Director of Multimedia on a wide range of video, animations, photography, GIF, and eventually podcast projects using the Adobe Creative Suite.
**ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT SAMPLE WORK TO BE CONSIDERED**
Responsibilities
-Create short-form videos from inception to completion within outlined timelines and budgets.
-Write scripts and draw storyboards depending on the project
-Manage all steps of pre and post-production including procuring proper legal agreements (ie: permissions and releases), script breakdowns, prop management, filming, directing, audio, lighting, editing, color correction/grading, motion graphics
-Find additional crew and equipment rentals when necessary
-Operate both photo and cinema-style cameras, audio equipment, and Quasar Science lights
-Participate in brainstorming multimedia marketing strategy and pitch ideas accordingly.
-Edit footage, audio, and stills through the Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Suite apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Audition, Lightroom, etc)
-Create various motion graphics and custom MOGRTs using Adobe After Effects
-Participate in graphic design tasks where needed (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop)
-Ingest and Archive footage
-Source music tracks and procure related permissions and licenses
-Have fun creating really cool stuff in a friendly, encouraging environment
Required Skills and Experience
-4+ years of digital video editing and motion graphics experience
-Great sense of timing, pacing, dynamics, and rhythm in editing.
-Experience shooting product photography in a studio setting
-Experience shooting documentaries on location with natural lighting
-Have an eye for branding and design (know what is trending, how the design elements you choose tell a deeper brand story, typography and layering essentials)
-Ability to craft engaging stories, visually and aurally, that follow a traditional story arc.
-Proficient understanding of how videos are made: Pre-Production, Production, Post-production
-Familiarity with trending news and social media video content and topics
-Be a HUSTLER! (not the kind you are probably thinking though) Be someone who works hard and quickly. If you don’t know how to do something, ask or find the answer. Be willing to sacrifice form for function where needed. Don’t be afraid to make hard decisions.
-Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Expert in Premiere Pro and After Effects
-Experience with Graphic Design using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
-Comprehension of good Sound Design principles. Foley and ADR experience are a PLUS.
-Experience with color correction and color grading using Lumetri Color and Cinema Grade
-Web literate and experienced with various online media sharing platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Podcasts
-Willing to occasionally travel out of state or country and work evenings and weekends when needed.
-Manage multiple projects at any given time
-Entrepreneurial-minded. Prior marketing experience is a PLUS!
-Familiarity with marketing analytics, ad platforms and media buying, (specifically relating to video and photo) is a huge PLUS!
-Cooking experience a huge PLUS!
-Interest in dieting, health, and eating desserts
Education
Degree in film production, digital media, design, or applicable field is preferred but not required.
Team Working Environment
Our Creative Department is a close-knit bunch of skilled individuals. Like a little league sports coach, we also like to say “teamwork makes the dream work” because it’s true. Each employee is unique and we build on each other’s strengths and skills. All ideas and backgrounds are welcomed. We aren’t robots…but sometimes we dance like them when we break the previous month’s revenue records (which happens like every month). Don’t worry though, celebratory dance parties are optional. Really, we just like to work hard but we make sure we have fun while doing.
*Duties of this job may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 lbs., stooping, bending and twisting, or any other motion needed in order to get the perfect shot.