Shooter/Editor, Central Video

Job Description

Why Hearst Magazines?

Hearst Magazines is one of the largest publishers in the world, with more than 25 brands, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper's BAZAAR, Popular Mechanics, and Oprah Daily. We reach more than 150 million people every month in the United States alone.

But we're more than just our magazines. We engage our audience across all mediums and channels-print, digital, video, and social-with sophisticated content creation, distribution, and data capabilities. We create, package, and sell products with cutting-edge technology and proprietary platforms. Together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Job Overview:

Hearst Magazines is hiring a Shooter/Editor to join the central video team. This person will be working across all of our brands, plus special projects. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, be capable of balancing multiple projects simultaneously, and will be a problem-solver who is quick on their feet. The ideal candidate will also bring both creative and technical expertise to all projects they work on, which will be a range of topics including lifestyle, fitness, health, pop culture, and more. Content varies from short-form digital content to longer-form docu-style content, so solid understanding of storytelling is a must. This position will be a 50/50 split between shooting and editing.

This position will report to the Executive Producer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lighting and shooting both on set and on location as needed
• Determine all gear needed for shoots, working with PAs to draft equipment lists
• Run audio on shoots as needed
• Work with producers to determine aesthetic for shoots, ensuring their creative vision is executed with video and sound
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Edit content for long and short-form content that will exist on multiple different platforms (on-site, YouTube, social media, etc)
• Must be flexible with working hours

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient understanding of the following cameras: Panasonic Eva1, Panasonic Gh5, Sony A7, Canon C300
• Proficient understanding of lighting equipment including (but not limited to) Arri Sky Panel, Litepanel Astra, Quasars, Kinos, Litemats, Tungsten units
• Proficiency with running audio on set- setting up boom mics and lavaliers for talent
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Suite applications, including a strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Photoshop a plus
• Familiarity with audio mixing and color grading/correction also a huge plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Film/Art/Photography
• 4 years minimum experience in production and shooting
• Solid technical camera operating skills
• Skilled in lighting multiple setups: 3-point lighting, seamless lighting, high and low key lighting
• Excellent editing skills and time management capabilities
• Solid understanding of story structure and story-telling skills
• Ideal candidate will be tech savvy and knowledgeable about up-and-coming aspects of film and video production
• Can carry 50 lbs of equipment
• Expert communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• MUST SUBMIT REEL OF VISUAL WORK FOR CONSIDERATION

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Magazines requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Magazines will consider requests for reasonable accommodations on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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