Cinematographer Needed for Pangea LA

The Company:

Pangaea creates and grows digitally native brands on a global scale. Our first 2 brands are Lumin (luminskin.com) and Meridian (meridiangrooming.com), both in the men’s personal care space. We are continuously evaluating and testing new brand concepts within and outside of this space with the goal of launching additional brands in the near future.

Our brands are built on a proprietary internationalization platform with competencies across warehousing/logistics, globally distributed performance creative, compliance and payments. This unique capability allows us to scale new brands quickly and reap the benefits of the rapid growth of e-commerce across the world.

Since our launch in 2018, we’ve sold our products in 100 different countries. We have grown to over 150 employees and contractors across several locations in the world. Backed by Google’s AI Gradient Ventures, we’re a rapidly growing startup poised to become a leader in the Direct to Consumer industry. We secured Series B funding in the summer of 2021 and are poised to continue rapid growth.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a cinematographer to contribute to Pangaea’s creative vision of our video projects from start-to-finish. This role will take the lead on creative ideation, pre-production, and post-production/editing efforts to develop top-quality social media and broadcast content.

• Shoot high quality content for use in social media campaigns or broadcast
• Provide on-set direction to both talent and crew
• Support all pre-production processes from project inception to final approval of production elements
• Operate camera equipment, set up lighting, and adjust sound for shoots on your own or ability to direct a crew.
• Develop story boards and pitch ideas for new video content to support brand initiatives
• Ensure creative consistency across all video assets
• Solicit feedback on video work via organized review processes while also providing constructive input and suggestions

Requirements:

• Covid Vaccination + ability to travel if needed
• Based in Los Angeles
• 5+ years experience in image manipulation, video editing, and color grading
• 2+ Years of Agency or in-house experience
• Experience using DSLR cameras and working with professional studio equipment
• Experience working with rental houses and ability to source equipment as needed
• High drive to collaborate and be a great team player
• Experience with shooting both social media and broadcast advertising spots
• Ability to have a big picture perspective, self-motivated, and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• A keen eye for high-end commercial level aesthetic
• Enjoys experimental, out of the box thought process and ideation
• Proficiency in Premiere Pro
• Understanding of codecs, resolutions, frame rates, aspect ratios and post-production workflow

Preferences:

• Proficiency with After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop
• Experience with animation

Some Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Unlimited flexible time off
• Home office stipend
• Free snacks delivery service
• Free company products every month
• Language learning classes