Video Content Creator (Shooter/Producer/Editor)
Dotdash Meredith is one of the largest media companies in the world, reaching more than 200 million consumers globally across multiple platforms. Our portfolio includes influential brands such as PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Byrdie, Travel + Leisure, and Real Simple.
The Foundry is Dotdash Meredith’s award-winning native advertising and content studio. We are home to a best-in-class team of editors, producers, designers, developers, and talent managers, who collectively excel at creating high-quality, insights-driven content that inspires and engages. Dotdash Meredith’s unparalleled data, combined with The Foundry’s storytelling expertise, gives us the unique ability to connect beloved brands with passionate, cross-platform audiences at scale, and drive action.
The Video Content Creator is a multi-hyphenate role on the Foundry branded video team. We are seeking a skilled, naturally creative individual to produce, shoot and edit digital and social video. This role requires a Preditor background, and the ability to excel working both independently as well as in collaboration with internal video stakeholders. The Video Content Creator is a hands-on role, requiring professional level lighting, camera work, and the ability to edit video in a non-linear manner to produce dynamic branded video content.
Job Responsibilities:
Pre-Production
Provide creative and technical input on how to approach video capture that follow overall client specifications and guidelines as well as the specific vision for each project
Collaborate with internal stakeholders upon project kickoff to ensure smooth execution
Develop the creative treatment and pre-production book for projects when needed
Lead both internal and external pre-production meetings
Pre-production tasks such as booking crew, securing locations, creating shot lists, securing equipment (in-house or rentals), conducting talent pre-interviews, creating shoot schedule and call sheets, booking catering
Providing answers and direction for set
Occasional scripting and working with talent to deliver VO, when applicable
Production
Set up and utilize a variety of camera, lighting, and grip equipment
Operate a variety of camera equipment for content capture
Run the set and shoot schedule
Manage crew and talent
Implement both internal and client feedback in real time to ensure continued DDM brand and client alignment
Post-Production
Video editing to create a variety of asset types including long-form videos, social content and sizzles
Manage the post-production process including ingest, editing, rounds of revisions, delivery and archive
Finishing skills required including light color grading and audio mixing
Seamlessly applying feedback from internal parties as well as client
Managing the project video budget
Tracking vendor contracts, invoices and payments
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience shooting, producing and editing video content in a professional capacity, branded content experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge and experience with the entire production lifecycle, including pre-production, audio and video capture, lighting, studio and on-location environments, editing, and content delivery
Strong knowledge of various camera, G&E and related video equipment, coupled with the ability to select the best gear for any creative
Proficient skill in video editing/post-production software, while working specifically in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Proficient skill in producing, lighting and operating cameras for an efficient video shoot
Experience with quick turnarounds and implementing intensive revisions
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to self-manage against production timelines and successfully balance multiple priorities simultaneously
Able to adapt skills to the aesthetics of each project and thrive in the creative process of implementing the ultimate vision of the content you are working on
Social video creation experience a plus
