Videographer

At Adapting Social, we take pride in hiring the best talent to fulfill our creative ecosystem. We #RespectTheHustle by having an amazing time together while working hard toward the common goal of ensuring success for clients. 

We are currently seeking a motivated, HIGH-ENERGY individual who shares this common drive to join our A-TEAM! You’re an ultimate team player who will create value in any situation. You understand the brand voice and have a passion for storytelling on every platform. You can recognize trends, and use data to make recommendations and optimize your content. You’re highly observant, creative, and innovative because you love it! You can execute quickly and manage your time well!

This is an interactive role where brainstorming will be needed. You must be able to multitask, be independent, take initiative, and project management. 

Highly important:

• This position is both remote AND on-location. 
• You must be able to travel and have reliable transportation. 
• Candidates must have product photo and video experience on their resume.
• DO NOT apply if you do not live in New Jersey/New York/Pennsylvania.

Job Description:

Adapting Social is seeking a creative, intuitive, and organized Videographer to join the Visual Arts Department. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, communicative, collaborative and an efficient multitasker. This person will be responsible for creating visually appealing, on-brand assets taking into account performance data and best practices. You’ll have a deep passion for shooting video, taking photos and editing their assets. This person will work closely with and collaborate with the rest of the creative and marketing teams. 

This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Desired Skill Set:

1. Understanding the Principles of design 
2. Branding, color theory, and typography 
3. Design tools and software
4. Adobe Premiere knowledge
5. Administrative skills

Responsibilities: 

• Managing pre-production, production, and post-production editing of video projects

• Edit (utilizing digital equipment) the production of creative and technical video productions to ensure that they meet established quality standards

• Assist with editing support, and other media expertise

• Ensure quality standards are met and comply with company/client specifications

• Creating videos that may include photographs, timelapse videos, voiceovers, music, text, special effects etc.

• Create compelling how-to videos for syndication on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

• Ability to create and edit 30 second to 3 minute videos, and more long form training videos

• Storyboard a project, write scripts, pitch ideas, and execute on the vision. 

Your typical day:

• Oversee the creative execution of short-form and long-form marketing videos using a data-driven, test-and-learn approach.
• Conceptualize new storytelling angles.
• Write scripts that combine a variety of storytelling narrative devices including narration, scripted copy, soundbites, video b-roll and graphics.
• Conduct documentary-style, on-camera interviews that elicit pithy compelling responses from brand “gurus” and customers (ie testimonials) and other on-camera talent.
• Work with our internal team or our clientele to gather video assets (i.e.identify needed video cover, set-up locations and shoot b-roll).
• Oversee the creative production of shoots in collaboration with our Account Managers.
• Collaborate with editors from pre-production to delivery, including providing feedback on edits, assist conceiving of graphics and on-screen text.
• Available to drive and travel to locations in order to film and gather footage and conduct interviews.

Requirements: 

• • Proficient in Adobe Premiere 
  • 2 years of agency and/or start-up experience
  • Strong conceptual thinking
  • First-hand experience with video and photography
  • A strong eye for visual composition and layout
  • Knowledge of restrictions and limitations as it relates to design
  • Great communication skills
  • Takes criticism very, very well
  • Ability to receive direction, comprehend feedback, and learn from teammates but also take initiative and meet various challenges
  • Highly adaptable and versatile
  • Must be able to prove video and photo process

• You must be able to submit a portfolio with current or past work that you have done.

**This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental and that’s why we’re building a company that leads the way. We are an equal opportunity employer and give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.**

Company Benefits:

1. 🏝️ Unlimited Vacation Time 
2. 🏝️ Gladiator of the Year, Winning a $3,000 Vacation (peer-nominated)
3. ❄️ Winter Break from Christmas to New Year's 
4. 🎊 Generous Holiday Observances Including Your Birthday 
5. 💵 10% Salary Increase Per Annum 
6. 💵 $10,000 Bonus After 5-year Anniversary as a Full-Time Employee
7. 🥇 Rewards for Every Work Anniversary
8. 📈 401k Plan with company 2% matching after 12 months of full-time employment
9. 🏠 A Remote and Hybrid Working Model 
10. 🩺 Comprehensive Insurance Plans
11. 🚼 12 Weeks of Parental Leave (adoption, fostering, and surrogacy included)
12. 🚼 Access to Family Building and Fertility Benefits (up to 100% Coverage)
13. ❤️‍🩹 Bereavement Leave: Pregnancy Loss
14. ❤️‍🩹 Bereavement Leave: Family Loss
15. 🐶 Pet Insurance
16. 🚘 Auto Insurance with Farmers Insurance
17. 🏡 Home Insurance with Farmers Insurance
18. 🔐 Identity Theft Protection with TransUnion
19. 💪 Health and Wellness reimbursement
20. 📚 Education Benefits