Cinematographer

Parachute Media is a digital marketing agency that helps brands connect with consumers online. Our expertise in social media strategy, creative, photo and video production, and ad buying allows all digital platforms to work together instead of independently of each other. We use insights gained from social analytics to build creative campaigns that drive business results. Here at Parachute Media, we strive to have our clients view us as their in-house team rather than a distant third-party agency. Our team develops strategies for connecting with consumers for the year we live in, and we’re constantly evolving our strategies as new technology emerges.

If you see life through a lens, constantly wish you had your camera on-hand when the lighting is just right, and see yourself as a storyteller, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

General Qualifications:

• You have an in-depth understanding of how video content is consumed on social media platforms
• You are detail-oriented and can meet deadlines
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• You have experience working on multiple video projects at once
• You can articulate the strategic reasoning behind your creative choices to your team and the client

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the director, creative team, and project managers on the creative direction for projects
• Working knowledge of camera equipment and can choose the appropriate equipment for technical requirements
• Lead lighting and camera crew on set
• Set up and break down camera and lighting systems
• Compose and execute shots for a variety of styles
• Design and execute lighting for a variety of styles
• Backup and deliver assets to post-production team
• Maintain production equipment
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices on social media
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in film/video, animation, or related (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of experience as a shooter in a variety of styles
• Strong working knowledge of camera, lighting, and grip equipment
• Experience with drones preferred
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent NLE)
• Understand current media and deliverable file types
• Intense interest in social media principles and applications
• Eye for visual design principles
• Ability to wear multiple hats and solve problems quickly under tight deadlines
• Ability to stay organized and efficient in a fast-paced work environment
• Have a refined palate for tacos and margaritas

Boring Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K with employer matching

The Real Benefits:

• Pet bereavement
• Free Uber rides with our company account
• Extensive PTO
• Pet-friendly office
• The occasional 2 p.m. on a Tuesday beer

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Parachute Media strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.