The Role The primary aspects of the role involve supporting the team in the filming and editing of video projects, as well as helping out with any other office and administration support tasks as required. The breakdown of duties will include the following elements: Filming interviews and cutaway footage using cameras such as the Canon C200 and Canon R7, as well as drones such as the DJI Mini 4 Pro and various gimbals. As part of your role, you will be responsible for ensuring good audio and lighting for our interviews.Editing video footage using a variety of software such as Final Cut Pro X. Occasionally overseeing animation projects and potentially developing some basic animation and motion graphics skillsOccasionally taking portrait and candid photographs both for in-house content and clients.Social media engagement, producing content for our digital channels and ensuring that regular posts are made via twitter, facebook etc. Office support including answering the phone, dealing with mail and greeting guests, as well as any other administrative tasks required. The Candidate / Required Skills Our ‘wish list’ for the ideal candidate is as follows - however please note that we are not necessarily looking for candidates who are strong in every one of these areas. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you build upon and develop these skills where necessary: Ability to use a professional video camera and sound equipmentAbility to frame and light video interviewsAbility to shoot engaging b-roll footageAbility to shoot footage using dronesFamiliarity with video editing software such as Final Cut Pro X.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Customer relations experience - both written and verbal.Experience with all major social media platforms. Above all, we are looking for candidates who are keen to learn new skills and develop existing ones. Stand-out candidates will be proactive, confident and able to work independently. Required Skills: Essential / DesirableFilming:Essential: Use a professional, broadcast quality video camera, pro sound equipment and lighting; capture 'talking head' interview footage and associated b-roll or cutaway footage.Desirable: 1-2+ years experience in a similar role.Editing:Essential: Edit video using Adobe, Final Cut, Da Vinci or Avid; Work to a brief i.e. grasp the key messages and concisely and impactfully convey them.Desirable: Work in FCP X; Work with motion graphics.Animation:Essential: Willingness to manage animation projects and act as the link between our client and our animators. Desirable: Experience of working within animation and motion graphics software. Production:Essential: Effective communication skills across all mediums including face to face, telephone, email, social media, video etc willingness to take the initiative and seek proactive and flexible solutions; willingness to ‘get out there’, attend networking events, meet with clients and generate new business leads.Photography: Essential: Take candid and portrait photographs using natural lighting.Desirable: Experience using flash guns and studio lighting.Customer relations:Essential: Keep our existing clients informed and being responsive to their needs and enquiries; maintain customer details and records e.g. via the CRM.Administration:Essential: Create content in a web environment, populating a content managed website and maximising our profile across established channels of social media communicationExperienceEssential: Worked while at University or after school.Desirable: Work experience or placement/internship in a video production or related organisation.QualificationsEssential: Educated to ‘A’ level standard.Desirable: Degree in Film and TV Production or similar. ResidesEssential: Within commutable distance of Barnsley/willing to re-locate to somewhere within commutable distance of Barnsley.Driving licenceEssential: Full UK driving licence; road worthy, insured and MOT’d car owner. Job Title: VideographerReporting to: Head of ContentLocation: Barnsley Business Village/home-basedHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday including a half hour unpaid lunch breakRemuneration: DoEHoliday: 20 plus 8 public holidaysPurpose of the role: Provide videography for a profitable and growing video content creation companyThe Company: Deadline Digital is an award-winning video production company. Our video content is used by a wide range of clients from across the UK as well as on a raft of news sites including the BBC, Guardian and Yorkshire Post.
Job Title
Videographer