Cinematographer / Editor

Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid)

$85K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end production from concept to delivery, leading cinematography, shooting, editing, and asset prep across integrated campaigns while collaborating with project leads and creatives.

  • Oversee end-to-end production streams from pre-production through final delivery
  • Deliver polished, platform-ready assets for digital, social, broadcast, and client use

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Project Leads and Creative teams to execute creative concepts from pre-production through final delivery
  • Develop shot lists and production plans that align with creative objectives
  • Lead cinematography during studio and on-location productions while maintaining high production standards
  • Capture high-quality video and photography for integrated marketing campaigns and branded content
  • Edit projects from rough cut through final delivery, including graphics, supers, animations, color grading, audio mixing, and platform-specific formatting
  • Ensure technical excellence and creative consistency across all deliverables
  • Prepare final assets for digital, social, broadcast, and client delivery
  • Maintain production equipment, organize media, archive projects, and support efficient production workflows
  • Contribute creative ideas during concept development, production planning, and post-production reviews

Requirements

  • 3 to 10 years of professional cinematography and video editing experience (experience in action sports is a plus)
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, lighting, camera movement, and audio capture
  • Ability to collaborate with Project Leads and Creative teams to execute creative vision
  • Experience developing shot lists and production plans prior to shoots
  • Operate cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, drones (Part 107 certification is a plus), and supporting production equipment
  • Edit high-quality long-form and short-form video content for social media, digital campaigns, commercials, events, and branded storytelling
  • Produce polished edits including color correction, sound mixing, motion graphics, supers, simple animations, and final exports
  • Ability to utilize strong time management skills to organize project assets, maintain editing workflows, and manage file structures while balancing multiple deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently on productions while collaborating closely with producers, creatives, clients, and external vendors
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with working knowledge of Photoshop, Lightroom, and DaVinci Resolve

Benefits

  • 401(k), with employer matching
  • Employer provided/supplemented health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Traditional holidays and paid time off
  • Employee referral program
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Simply put, we put the right content, in front of the right people, at the right time, to get you leads and sales. Our 2-pronged approach of audience building and direct marketing builds brand recognition, increases customer loyalty, and boosts sales like clockwork.

Founded in 2016
Whitby, Ontario, CAN
2 employees

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$85K/yr – $120K/yr

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Cinematographer / Editor

Brand Amp · Costa Mesa, CA · Hybrid