YouTube Videographer
About The Position
Blade HQ is one of the largest knife and EDC retailers in the world. We carry thousands of knives and gear from top brands like Benchmade, Spyderco, Microtech, and many more. Our video content helps customers learn about products, discover new gear, and make better buying decisions. We're building a high-output video studio inside our warehouse and are looking for a talented videographer to help bring that content to life. Our YouTube Videographer will work alongside our on-camera host and Creative Director to film product-focused video content. This role is primarily focused on video production and shooting, including camera operation, lighting, product b-roll, and managing the filming process. While editing experience is a plus, the primary responsibility is capturing high-quality footage efficiently and consistently. This role will begin part-time as the video program ramps up and transition into a full-time position by June 2026.
Requirements
- Must be 18+ years old to apply and have a high school diploma/GED
- 2+ years of experience filming video content with DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema cameras
- Strong understanding of lighting, framing, and audio
- Experience filming product or talking-head content
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong organizational skills for managing footage and shoots
- MUST PROVIDE PORTFOLIO OR EXAMPLES OF YOUR WORK TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION
- Some travel and weekends required for trade shows, 3 – 4 per year, depending on need
- Safe handling of knives
- Lifting up to 30 lbs occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience editing in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, or similar software
- Familiarity with YouTube or social media content production
- Interest in knives, EDC gear, or outdoor products (or willingness to learn)
Responsibilities
- Video Production
- Film YouTube videos with our on-camera host
- Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment
- Capture clean, engaging talking-head footage
- Shoot high-quality product b-roll and close-ups
- Ensure footage is well-framed, properly lit, and production-ready
- Shoot Planning
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to plan weekly video shoots
- Help prepare shot lists and filming schedules
- Stage products and reset scenes during filming
- Product & Studio Preparation
- Pull knives and gear from the warehouse for filming
- Organize products for demonstrations and comparisons
- Maintain a clean and efficient studio setup
- Footage Organization
- Organize footage and file structures for the editing team
- Ensure footage is labeled and delivered properly after shoots
- Occasional Editing (Optional Skill)
- Assist with short-form editing if needed
- Support overflow editing during busy production periods
Benefits
- Excellent benefits: 100% paid Medical for employees
- 50% paid Dental and Vision
- Free Employee life insurance
- 3 weeks of PTO given up front with 5 weeks of possible PTO
- Additional PTO for life events
- Retirement up to 4% match
- Short- and Long-term disability
- Other voluntary benefit options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid events
- Regular company paid lunches
- Free Snacks, Soda, Ice, and Coffee
- Employee discounts on all products
- Casual dress code
- And much MORE!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
