Job Description
FP1 Strategies 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.
FP1 is a full-service communications firm based in Arlington, Virginia. FP1 leads award-winning campaigns integrating political campaigns, public affairs, corporate communications, digital, advertising and media buying.
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
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.
FP1 Strategies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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