*Applicants MUST BE ABLE to go onsite FULL TIME to Edison, NJ - NO EXCEPTIONS
*Applicant MUST HAVE Product Video examples and/or portfolio of Product Video available for submission
Main Essential Duties and Functions of Job Position:
- Work closely with Creative Director, Stakeholders, Buyers, Sales, and Social Media/PR Teams on project concepts through final execution
- Effectively visualize and organize a plan for product and brand video shoots
- Be proficient in brainstorming and creating storyboards or shot lists for all video types, including Amazon-type promotional and how-to videos
- Film and edit videos for product, company presentations and events, publications, website and social media (in-house studio or on location)
- Produce innovative product videos using filming and editing software and techniques that effectively market our products on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms
- Creatively use graphic design and photo manipulation for video and audio production
- Work with 3rd parties for video editing, CGI animations, and voice overs
- Meet weekly with Project Manager to keep schedule on track and flag any concerns
- Meet with buyers for kick-off meetings for each new product via Microsoft Teams or in-person
- Assist the photo or video team with shoots by shopping, selecting and setting up sets, props, lighting equipment, holding product, modeling, styling, and more
- Return samples to product buyers or coordinate with building manager for removal
- Keep the studio and surrounding areas organized, return samples to product buyers
- Coordinate return of samples and studio wall/floor alterations with our building manager
- Utilize industry best practices and make recommendations to management
- Research marketing tools and use project management skills to facilitate the marketing of consumer products
- Use Adobe Premiere/Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Motion/After Effects for video editing and post-production
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a quality portfolio of previous work
- 2+ years of work experience in videography; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Must have extensive Motion Graphics and Video Editing
Desired Skills and Abilities:
- Must be proficient with basic computer software such as the Microsoft Office suite
- Must understand lighting (placement, ambient, source, color temperature)
- Proficient with Adobe Suite of Photoshop/Premiere/After Effects software
- Strong knowledge of fonts / design layout styles a plus
- Knowledge of post-production techniques
- Understanding of computer software used for planning, editing and scripting
- Work to complete attractive 60-90 second product videos on a tight schedule
- Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Creative thinker with experience working in a fast-paced, demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Ability to contribute collaboratively to a team while also working independently and has a "can do" attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients and all members of the marketing team