Assistant Videographer & Editor

Bass Pro Shops • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Assistant Videographer/Editor position requires skills in a high-volume production environment specializing in the final storytelling of a project. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in the filming and editing process for company video projects. This position requires a diverse knowledge of industry standard types of cameras and production equipment along with basic Avid editing skills. They will work closely with the Producers, Videographers and Editors on staff to ensure projects are completed on time and with the highest technical and aesthetic standards. They are responsible for maintaining the company’s production assets and working with the department production calendar so that equipment is ready for each project.

Requirements

• Minimum college or trade school experience in production or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years of practical field experience working in multiple aspects of film and video production.
• Color grading at intermediate level.
• Thorough understanding of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills as required to best work with production team in outdoor recreation company.
• Strong work ethic.
• Outgoing personality with ability to interact within group of creative individuals in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
• Willingness to react with short notice to changes in daily routine.
• Willing to travel as required – often locations require extensive driving and multiple night stays with early and late hours.
• Strong communication skills – able to understand direction and make themselves understood when communicating objectives for accomplishing story lines or goals of a production.
• Thorough knowledge of Avid non-linear editing systems, specifically the Avid Media Composer or similar.
• Strong working knowledge of various codecs, containers and file types used in today’s media environment.
• Able to work within a team environment including in the field or studio and in the post process, editing and finishing.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment in variety of terrain and conditions from very hot to very cold.
• Good driving record, able to secure Missouri Operator’s License Class E.
• Good organizational skills: able to keep multiple projects balanced at any one time
• Strong video resume required. This resume should demonstrate samples from all of the areas mentioned above.

Responsibilities

• Support production staff with variety of projects using production gear including various models of cameras, lenses, tripods, and other gear related to shooting.
• Work with Production team to build sets for production needs.
• Assist with general duties.
• Maintaining production equipment before and after projects.
• Coordinate the tracking of all production assets.
• Assist with research and ordering of equipment.
• Support with reporting and tracking maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
• Ingest media into company’s archiving system and prepare media for Editors.
• Log footage and edit basic to intermediate level projects.
• Operate additional cameras as needed for production needs including live events.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed