Director of Photography, West Coast at Hearst Communications Inc. in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

Hearst Magazines is hiring a Director of Photography to join the central video team in our West Coast offices. This person will be working across all of our brands, plus special projects. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, be capable of balancing multiple projects simultaneously, and will be a problem-solver who is quick on their feet.

The ideal candidate will bring both creative and technical expertise to all projects they work on, across a range of verticals including beauty, fashion, fitness, pop culture, and more. Content varies from short-form digital content to longer-form docu-style content, so a solid understanding of storytelling is a must.

This position will report to the Director of Video.

Please note: For consideration, resumes in PDF format and reel of visual work must be submitted.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lighting and shooting both on set and on location as needed


• Determine all gear needed for shoots, working with producers and production management to draft equipment lists and develop shooting guides


• Liaise with production teams and freelance crews on west coast equipment and studio booking requests


• Run audio on shoots as needed


• Work with producers to determine aesthetic for shoots, ensuring their creative vision is executed with video and sound


• Must be flexible with working hours

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient understanding of the following cameras: Panasonic Eva1, Panasonic Gh5, Sony A7, Canon C300


• Proficient understanding of lighting equipment including (but not limited to) Arri Sky Panel, Litepanel Astra, Quasars, Kinos, Litemats, Tungsten units


• Proficiency with running audio on set, including setting up boom mics and lavaliers for talent


• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications, including a strong working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Photoshop a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Film/Art/Photography


• 6 years minimum experience in production and shooting


• Solid technical camera operating skills


• Skilled in lighting multiple setups including 3-point lighting, seamless lighting, high and low key lighting


• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills


• Solid understanding of story structure and story-telling skills


• Ideal candidate will be tech savvy and knowledgeable about up-and-coming aspects of film and video production


• Able to carry 50 lbs of equipment


• Must submit reel of visual work for consideration

The base salary for this role is between $93,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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