Cinematographer I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate camera, audio and lighting equipment used to produce high-quality, digital media that educates our audiences.
• Post-produce content for final delivery.
• Repurpose video content into multiple digital formats.
• Follow media production tools and best practices.
• Follow standards and guidelines for consistent corporate identity.
• Maintain project status within Arthrex project management systems.
• Offload all media into appropriate storage locations and verify media transferred successfully as well as provide quality control for all recorded footage.
• Maintain all files in digital asset management system.
• Operate a motorized camera jib.
• Produce segments shot on various DSLR and cinema format cameras.
• Availability to work weekends when necessary.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in film, Media Production, or related field preferred.
• 1 year of related experience preferred in video production.
• Basic portfolio demonstrating fundamental camera work.

Skills

• Ability to work on a variety of items daily.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Self-starter and can work autonomously.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with a variety of team members in a collaborative work environment.
• Limited working knowledge of industry-standard camera equipment, camera lenses, audio, and lighting equipment.
• General understanding of After Effects, Prelude, Photoshop, and Apple Operating Systems.
• Knowledgeable of best practices for studio and field production workflow.
• Basic knowledge of composition, lighting techniques, camera settings and theory for exposure, frame rate, depth of field, and color balance for video.
• Basic knowledge of audio recording techniques.
• Knowledgeable of best practices for post-production workflow.
• Basic knowledge in the use of Adobe CC applications.
• Knowledge of basic color correction.
• Ability to mix multitrack audio.
• Required travel up to 20%.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Fundamental understanding of camera operations and settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance).
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, particularly Premiere Pro.
• Understanding of video file formats, codecs, and basic compression techniques.
• Knowledge of proper media management and backup procedures.
• Familiarity with basic lighting principles and three-point lighting setup.
• Understanding of basic audio recording principles and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regular lifting and carrying of camera equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and moving around production sets.
• Ability to maintain steady hand control for camera operation.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching while setting up equipment.