Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Videographer/Editor
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Director of Digital Content and Production
Position Purpose:
Shooting and editing video (one-off & series) for multi-platform use as well as assist in lighting & shooting scenes. Ingest and maintain material in company's Media Asset Management System. Ability to work closely with the series producer to edit multiple series in a timely manner while maintaining organization. Execute clipping of archival material from MAMS and uploading of same to multiple users. Proficiency in Final Cut and Adobe Suite is a requirement for this role. Candidate with strong automotive knowledge is required.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Must be able to produce (with provided editorial guidance) professional quality video projects on tight timeline under extreme pressure.
- Ability to work in "unsupervised" edit to producer's specifications, ability to interact with all levels of personnel and "celebrity" personalities.
- Willing to work extended and irregular hours
- Knowledge & Ability to compose a shot and light cars
- Aptitude to shoot/produce content by yourself and as a team
- Ability to adapt content for use on multiple platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Stories, TikTok)
- Work with a team to achieve goals on a constantly moving deadline and turning around content in a fast-paced environment
- Capacity to manage/backup your media on a Media Server as you work
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Knowledge of automotive industry, automobiles and collector vehicles required
- Experience editing series content
- Minimum 3-5 years experience shooting AND editing
- Experience with Sony FX3 and FS7 cameras
- Proficient in Final Cut, Adobe Premiere & After Effects
- High end video shooting and editing
- Experience with state-of-the-art video acquisition up to and including 4k
- Prior experience using digital asset management systems
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Culture
Barrett-Jackson's culture is live and in-person. Team members are in the office 5 days per week, 8am to 5pm at the Scottsdale, AZ headquarters. During live events the company largely travels together to produce and ensure each event is a success. This requires weekend work and long hours.