Shooter

PLUS Communications is looking for a Shooter to join our growing team! This role is for you if you love to travel, are a motivated self-starter, who is technically savvy, creative and able to roll with a nonstop, ever-changing shooting schedule.

PLUS is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. PLUS leads award-winning campaigns integrating public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying. PLUS means more!

You will work under the Director of Photography, supporting them in all things pre-production, on set shooting, and smoothly transitioning the project into post-production. This position is 50% travel and 50% in office. Note: This job is just as much planning and scheduling as it is shooting. This position requires you to work in our Arlington, Virginia office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Build b-roll shot lists from scripts and production meetings
• Scout locations for b-roll setups and create storyboards
• Build and prep cameras
• Travel with camera package
• Interface with local crew and send call sheets
• Scout locations
• Drive crew van
• Shoot and direct participants in b-roll footage
• Operate the B-Camera during interview and script setups
• Download camera media to shuttle drives
• Create and upload transcript files in Adobe Media Encoder
• Edit together string outs and best takes in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Write shoot summaries

This job may be for you, if you:

• Like to climb the ladder in the camera department
• Have a positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment
• Have extreme attention to detail with the ability to deliver consistent, error-free results
• Are able to hit tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests and projects
• Have excellent people skills and are able to work with a wide variety of personalities
• Have strong analytic, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
• Are a self-starter who can tackle projects in a team setting and independently

• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Unwavering positive attitude
• A strong understanding of image composition and lighting
• Strong knowledge of Apple computers and related media software
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder
• Ability to thrive in the small team dynamic where you pitch in where needed

Bonus points for:

• Experience with Arriflex and Canon Cinema camera systems
• Experience with media management software such as Shotput Pro, Sliverstack, or Hedge
• Holding a current Part 107 remote pilot certificate and experience flying drones
• Experience shooting still photography and time lapse
• Experience managing video servers, cloud backups, and LTO archives
• Experience with color correction, audio, remote focus, gimbals, teleprompters, cranes, wireless video transmitters, video streaming, cloud services

We offer competitive compensation with an opportunity for a year-end bonus. Medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance. We also offer a paid parental leave program, paid vacation, paid sick leave and employer subsidy for commuter expenses. In addition, we have a work from home hybrid environment.

PLUS Communications is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.