Sr. Field Videographer

Responsibilities

• Lead shoots on active jobsites with safety top of mind. Run the schedule and lead the crew so everyone stays on task, on the creative strategy and safe on site.
• Shoot video and still photography. Both may be required on smaller projects.
• Bring scripts and storyboards to life for both documentary and scripted work. When a planned shot isn't possible, find a creative solution that still matches the vision.
• Lead interviews, put interviewees at ease, and steer conversations toward usable, on-message moments.
• Direct talent through scripted scenes, checking performance, framing and continuity against the creative.
• Capture B-roll and coverage that give the edit options, and make quick creative calls when plans change.
• Manage media on site and log notes for the edit.
• Work with strategists and Creative/Art Directors to unpack briefs and align on vision, references and key messages. Build mood boards, visual treatments and shot lists for each project. For commercial work, create storyboards. For documentary work, conduct pre-interviews and help hone the messaging and scripting. Work with the Head of Production and production team to lock in logistics and equipment needs that match the creative vision. Prep, test and pack equipment before each shoot, including charging batteries and formatting cards.
• Write up shoot notes and lead shoot debriefs to prepare the editors and team for post.
• Create work orders: paper edits for documentary pieces, circle takes for scripted content, and all technical and creative specifications.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional videography and photography experience at an agency, production company, in-house team or as a freelancer
• A portfolio showing a mix of documentary-style work, social media content, and scripted or commercial work
• Advanced command of shooting styles, cinematography and framing
• Advanced knowledge of camera technical specs, codecs and formats
• Experience shooting still photography on DSLR or mirrorless cameras
• Strong storytelling instincts
• Proven ability to execute someone else's creative vision while adding your own craft and ideas
• Solid understanding of location audio, including onboard mics and lavs
• Solid editing skills in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, including color grading. Editing isn't part of your day-to-day, but you'll need it to solve problems in post
• Comfort directing real people on camera, including non-actors in interviews

Preferred

• Experience in construction, engineering or the trades
• Motion graphics experience (After Effects or similar)
• Scriptwriting or copywriting experience
• Experience creating content for social platforms, including vertical formats
• Spanish-speaking skills

Benefits

• Health insurance (United) — FieldWrk covers 85% for full-time employees, 50% for families + optional HSA match
• Vision / dental insurance — FieldWrk covers 100%
• Two weeks paid holiday rest at the end of the year
• Flexible PTO policy — We encourage everyone to take 2-3 weeks off per year, outside of our standard company holidays
• Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance plans
• 401k / retirement plans — Available after three months of employment
• Paid parental leave
• Dirty boots — see really cool massive earthwork, demolition, mining, and construction projects
• Work for a company that cares for, trusts, and empowers their people
• Eligible for performance bonus/profit sharing after 6 months of employment— we believe when FieldWrk wins, so should our team