Job Description
At Edmunds we're driven to make car buying easier. Ever since we began publishing printed car guides in the 60's, the company has been in the business of trust, innovating ways to empower and support car shoppers. When Edmunds launched the car industry's first Internet site in 1994, we established a leadership position online and have never looked back. Now, as one of the most trusted review sites on the Internet, millions of visitors use our research, shopping and buying tools every month to make an easy and informed decision on their next car. For consumers, we bring peace of mind. For dealers, we make tools to help them solve their problems and sell more cars. How do we do it, you ask? The key ingredients are our enthusiastic employees, progressive company culture and cutting-edge technology. Want to join the team? Read on to find out how!
What You're Applying For:
The Shooter/Camera Operator will play a crucial role in the growth of Edmunds' Content Special Projects team. You will work alongside the Supervising Producer, Post Production, editors, shooting directors, producers and the rest of the 40-strong Edmunds' editorial team to create industry-leading content for Edmunds and our partner CarMax. You will also ensure that content is compelling and relevant to a target audience, as well as aligned with key metrics across YouTube channels and websites.
The ideal candidate should be extremely versatile, and should be experienced with a variety of different production formats. Video editing responsibilities will include taking the raw footage captured in the field and creating multiple pieces of video content that will live on YouTube, and various social media channels on a regular basis. Duties will include, gear preparation and planning, shooting, footage ingestion, online project prep, asset management, uploading and hand-off of final assets and at times, basic editing. The role will require a person that's able to function independently operating the camera, sound, and directing hosts on their own, but also able operate as part of a larger crew. Having a solid knowledge of the automotive industry and what car shoppers care for and value most is a plus.
What You'll Do:
Shoot high quality and creative short and long-form video contentHelp creatively drive the shoots, both in terms of style and structure; and encouraging innovationHelp craft stories that will resonate with the intended audienceWork closely with hostsWork with internal partners including the Edmunds' written, strategy, and social teams to maximize the success of the content across YouTube, client sites and social platformsEnsure hosts are telling a compelling storyPrep video gear for productionsAdvise head of production and producers on gear/equipment updates and innovationsWork closely with field producers/directors on how to visually tell a story in a compelling mannerWork with producers to edit raw footage to create dynamic and compelling automotive video contentWork with producers and our social media team to create engaging social video contentWork with lead editors to efficiently prepare edit-projectsColor correct, sound mix and create high-resolution exports for the web and other platformsWork alongside lead editors and managers to constantly improve workflowsTroubleshoot technical issues that arise, as neededCollaborate with video team members in the creative planning, scripting, and pre production of upcoming projects What You Need:
Experience filming digital short-form content for publishers, brands or agenciesExperience in documentary filmmaking, a plusDegree in film, video, or related field is a plus, but not requiredExperience in the major line of camera bodies and brandsStrong abilities in framing, composition, lens selection and camera movementStrong command of various still and motion formatsAbility to wear a lot of hats (at times, you may act as producer, director, DP, gaffer, audio tech and grip)An eye for detail, pacing, and continuityWilling and able to travel for productionsVery strong storytelling skills both in shooting and editingExperience with editing and doing edit assist dutiesProficient in Adobe PremiereProficient in Adobe Media EncoderWorking knowledge of Adobe PhotoshopAbility to take notes from multiple sources and implement them in your workSelf starter and a strong collaboratorAbility to work cross-functionally across the organizationAbility and willingness to receive feedback and guidance from Sr. staff
The compensation range for this position is $76,200-$132,900 per year. The base pay will take into account internal equity as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition, Edmunds offers full-time employees a comprehensive total rewards package including the benefits listed below.
Edmunds Perks: Flexible time off13 Paid HolidaysComprehensive Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)Flexible Spending Accounts (Employees) and Health Savings Accounts (Employee and Employer Contributions)401K Plan with company matching at 100%, up to 6% of eligible salary with immediate vestingStock purchase programCarMax vehicle discountUp to 4 months Paid Parental LeaveHeartCash matches employee donations to the causes that are important to them2 Days of Paid Time Off for time to dedicate to social impact causesFitCash covers a portion of gym or fitness activity feesWell being sessions and events such as yoga, meditation and walking challengesOn-going career development sessions and an annual learning eventPet insuranceSabbatical leaveEducation ReimbursementPre-tax spending accounts for qualified transportation expensesPlus a coffee bar, frozen yogurt and more! Working @ Edmunds.com:
Meet the Editorial Team
Employees think it's a pretty great place to work and some pretty impressive publications think it is too: we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune Magazine, Great Places to Work, LA Business Journal, Newsweek, Computerworld, Built in LA, Inc. Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week Magazine, and Architectural Record. We've also been identified as one of the best workplaces specifically in Technology, for Diversity and Asian Americans, and as a Newsweek Most Loved Workplace for LGBTQ+ employees. If you're interested in learning more and joining our mission, we'd love to hear from you!
Edmunds will consider for employment qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
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