Camera Operator and Editor

Working Word. Strategic storytelling.

That’s our thing. Told through PR, digital, and film. Using insights, imagination, and integration for impact. Turning audiences into advocates. Creating outcomes that change organisations for the better.

We are looking for a Camera Operator and Editor with one to two year’s experience.

You will be working across a broad range of productions from corporate promos to high-end branded content.

Reporting to the Head of Creative, this is a full-time opportunity for someone with a passion for storytelling, design, and filmmaking.

Responsibilities:

· Ability to shoot and edit to an industry-leading standard in a high volume and fast paced production process.

· Experience of filming single camera shoots on location.

· Setting up lighting and audio equipment to a high standard.

· Experience operating a variety of camera (including Sony FS7), lighting, and audio equipment.

· Take direction and use initiative with regards to composition, lighting, and audio quality.

· An understanding of the various aspects of post-production workflow: from edit to grade, post and sound design.

· Ability to identify risk and put in place the necessary measures to negate that risk.

· Working to a brief; assembling and editing all video and video-related assets.

· Processing, and grading a mix of footage.

· Data wrangling and media management of content.

· Adding subtitles, making sure the text is on brand, legible, and easy to follow.

· Suggesting and selecting music.

· Maintaining a strong knowledge and understanding of emerging trends within digital production.

· Data analysis to assess the impact of our work and to report back to the client.

What you’ll bring to the role:

· Proficient editing skills using Premiere Pro or Final Cut.

· The ability to juggle multiple edits at once, giving clear feedback on what’s possible for the allocated time.

· Basic knowledge of graphic packages, especially After Effects.

· The ability to listen to others, take feedback onboard, and execute this quickly and concisely.

· Have a keen eye for detail and a critical mind.

· Outstanding admin and organisational skills.

· Understanding of what types of videos work for specific social channels.

Desirable

· Project Management experience, from pre to post, often on tight turnarounds and tight deadlines.

· Exceptional people skills.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects, be passionate about creating consistent quality content, have outstanding communication skills and will be able to work independently, as well as being a reliable team-player.

This role requires a high level of creativity, attention to detail and excellent project management skills.

This is a full-time role based at our offices in Cardiff Bay but travel across the country can be expected. 36.5hr week with core hours of 9.30am – 4.30pm, early finish on Fridays.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 12th January 2024.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• camera operation and editing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/01/2024