Shooter / Editor, Central Video

Job Description

Job Overview:

Hearst Magazines is hiring a Shooter/Editor to join the central video team. This person will be working across all of our brands, plus special projects. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, be capable of balancing multiple projects simultaneously, and will be a problem-solver who is quick on their feet. The ideal candidate will also bring both creative and technical expertise to all projects they work on, which will be a range of topics including lifestyle, fitness, health, pop culture, and more. Content varies from short-form digital content to longer-form docu-style content, so solid understanding of storytelling is a must. This position will be a 50/50 split between shooting and editing.

This position will report to the Executive Producer.

Job Responsibilities:
• Lighting and shooting both on set and on location as needed
• Determine all gear needed for shoots, working with PAs to draft equipment lists
• Run audio on shoots as needed
• Work with producers to determine aesthetic for shoots, ensuring their creative vision is executed with video and sound
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Edit content for long and short-form content that will exist on multiple different platforms (on-site, YouTube, social media, etc)
• Must be flexible with working hours

Technical Requirements:
• Proficient understanding of the following cameras: Panasonic Eva1, Panasonic Gh5, Sony A7, Canon C300
• Proficient understanding of lighting equipment including (but not limited to) Arri Sky Panel, Litepanel Astra, Quasars, Kinos, Litemats, Tungsten units
• Proficiency with running audio on set– setting up boom mics and lavaliers for talent
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite applications, including a strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Photoshop a plus
• Familiarity with audio mixing and color grading/correction also a huge plus

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Film/Art/Photography
• 4 years minimum experience in production and shooting
• Solid technical camera operating skills
• Skilled in lighting multiple setups: 3-point lighting, seamless lighting, high and low key lighting
• Excellent editing skills and time management capabilities
• Solid understanding of story structure and story-telling skills
• Ideal candidate will be tech savvy and knowledgeable about up-and-coming aspects of film and video production
• Can carry 50 lbs of equipment
• Expert communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• MUST SUBMIT REEL OF VISUAL WORK FOR CONSIDERATION

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Magazines requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Magazines will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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