Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you a TV News Special Projects Videographer/Photographer/Editor looking to escape the grind while still practicing your craft? MediaSource, an award-winning communications agency, is offering the right person a chance to work in a creative environment telling stories with purpose for healthcare and other impact brands. Work hybrid from Columbus, Ohio with our other journalists in our 2,500-square-foot multimedia studio, on location at shoots, and from the comfort of your home. If you are looking for a position that gives you time to breathe, time off to enjoy life, and the opportunity to create impactful, meaningful content that makes a difference in people's lives, keep reading.

The Role

The Special Projects Videographer/Photographer/Editor is a creative and highly organized individual who is involved in all aspects of the creative process - this includes creative strategy and story development as well as content creation in the field and during the post-production process for our variety of video projects. They have excellent creative development skills and are responsible for strategically driving visual aspects of a creative project through the MediaSource system. The Special Projects Photographer/Videographer/Editor is a creative and strategic thinker who can plan and execute project assignments from concept to completion. The Videographer/Photographer/Editor has a background in shooting and editing high-end TV news stories and understands how to create content in different visual styles that are aligned with goals. They also have the organizational ability to navigate a diverse creative team. They are expected to be able to take full production, creative, logistical and fiscal responsibility for any project - including working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create stories with purpose. This includes creative development and execution of projects from conception to completion based on goals and expectations.
• Visually telling stories with video utilizing the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) principles.
• Non-linear editing and production of video content.
• Ability to function in a variety of production roles including creative strategy, producing/directing talent, videography, script writing, coordinating, editing, motion graphics and final delivery.
• Leading production in the field for video projects. This includes taking full creative and technical ownership in the field on assigned shoots. You are able to operate as both a "one-man band" videographer or paired with a producer.
• Identifying any issues within the creative process and proactively work to develop/ present solutions.
• Maintaining and managing MediaSource's data library for all shoot footage, project files and final deliverables in an organized and easily searchable manner.
• Responsible for other aspects of moving projects forward which may include preparation for and leading internal brainstorms and/or client meetings and working with other producers/directors to create stories with purpose.
• Identifying any issues within the creative process and proactively work to develop/ present solutions.
• Updating management and team members on project status at regular department and/or project meetings. This includes being mindful of the creative approach, style, budget, resources available, project timeline, client expectations, etc.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of TV News storytelling. Must have proven creative and technical skills.
• Ability to shoot in news style and other different video production styles.
• Excellent time management skills and can turn around content quickly without sacrificing quality of work.
• Detail-oriented, efficient and can multitask while self-managing priorities/assignments.
• Passion for understanding industry trends, new technologies and software and how they relate to video content creation.
• Bachelor's degree in video or film production, broadcast journalism, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with non-linear editing software.
• Experience using, operating and troubleshooting a wide range of video production equipment is required with Canon and Sony products preferred.
• Experience with MAC computers and software preferred.
  
  

WHY MEDIASOURCE?

• Join a well-respected, stable agency with 25 years of working with respected, mission-based organizations.
• Generous PTO and holiday time off program with more than 30 days off per year from day one, including a full week during the December holiday season, allowing you to relax and travel.
• Eight weeks of paid family leave following the birth or adoption of the child.
• Paid time off to volunteer with a charitable organization of your choice.
• Competitive employer-sponsored retirement plan with 100% 401K match for the first 3% you contribute, plus 50% match of the next 2%.
• Comprehensive health plan with HSA.
• Free access to a financial planner.
• Company headquarters with a multimedia studio for in-person creative collaboration.
  
  

Location: MediaSource is located in Columbus, Ohio. This is a hybrid role based in the Central Ohio area that includes both remote working, on location production and workplace-based in-person collaboration which takes place at a minimum of twice per week.

MediaSource is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt employee

Travel: 20% travel will be required for conducting shoots or meetings outside of Central Ohio.

Contact: Careers@MediaSourceTV.com

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Job Tags

Remote job, Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement,

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