Videographers needed for Youtube reviews/commercials and Amazon videos. Work with a team of people creating 10 - 15 minute very detailed explanation videos for all kinds of household products: Robot technology, technical reviews, robot vacuums, robot lawnmowers, air conditioners, security systems, hair dryers, ebikes, ear buds, gardening equipment, auto accessories, dash cams, home remodel products, bedding, kitchenware, kitchen appliances with cooking demos.
You will be working for a Youtuber with a very successful home products review channel. The videos are very specific to detail and very high quality. You will be trained on the how to achieve the format and look of the video. There is very little editing if any, it's mainly videography tasks, set production, social media posting and tasks. As well, there are other tasks that are part of this media company that include writing, organizing video files, and more.
Skills needed:
Excellent use of Cameras The studio is all Canon Cameras, you are welcome if you prefer to use your camera if you feel more comfortable with it.
Use of lighting
Sound - Microphones-
Knowledge of shooting accessories for every shoot and to set up and maintain equipment
Minimal editing skills required
Set production you will need to create the sets for the shoot, materials provided
Knowledge of how to upload footage to the hard drives
General Knowledge of Social Media for Social media posting and tasks
Strong Organization Skills - for keeping track of footage and hard drives, and products
Ability to Follow Directions -must be willing to follow creator's business model and directed to achieve the results of the specific format.
Writing skills - must be able to write in English emails and other things for good communication with clients and more.
Must be detail oriented
Must be technical to troubleshoot with patience
Must be willing to learn about new technology in order to achieve a good demonstration video
Good Attitude, Team Attitude ARE MUSTS! Willing to JUMP in and help! Leadership!
You will be taught the steps to shoot these videos and the methods to capture each scene, but most know camera work well. Must be flexible with your personality, since things don't always go as one would plan, the products usually have an app that needs to be filmed and many products are prototypes, so patience is necessary, and a "stick with it attitude" is essential.
Must be drug free, reliable, arrive on time and dependable with your schedule. Locals only, this work is IN PERSON. No at home work. Minimum 20 hours a week, we usually work M-F, 11:00 am - 4 pm but sometimes we film on weekends if needed, but rarely. Sometimes we need to work a bit earlier or go til 5, but rarely work later than 5, depending on the shoot. Once in a while we get outdoor lighting products that need a night shoot.
Please reply WITH A COVER LETTER and a resume. This is a must. I do not reply to just resumes, or just links, or vague emails that say things like tell me more, or just check out my website. You must be proficient in writing enough to write a cover letter and include a resume. Include: What cameras do you own? What cameras have you worked with? What experience do you have? Have you ever edited? What program did you use? What is your experience? Are you a junior or senior in your skills (or intermediate, that's fine too). What types of videos have you worked on? Send a link of previous work if you have it.
Pay is commensurate with experience, raises as you learn process and gain independence in working on projects. Pay is per hour as a contract worker, free lance, not employee.
Thank you for your interest! It's an exciting new field, and growing all the time as the channel is always growing.
