Cinematographer

Brasfield & Gorrie LLC
  • Birmingham, AL
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Responsibilities

    At Brasfield & Gorrie, our purpose is building exceptional people, trusting relationships, great projects, and strong communities. We are one of the most respected and dynamic general contractors in the nation, and we're looking for a Cinematographer.

    The Cinematographer works with marketing, communications, creative, and internal customers to plan and shoot top quality video in support of marketing and communications efforts. The cinematographer owns the image in the field - camera, lighting, and sound - across a range of video needs, from executive communications, corporate initiatives, employee communications, highlight reels, technology/process demonstrations, marketing pursuits, informative videos, HR initiatives, and training. If you work with us, you'll be challenged and inspired, and you'll be proud.

    As a Cinematographer you will: Enforce the corporate brand standards to maintain a consistent look within all materials

    Collaborate with internal stakeholders to bring video concepts to fruition

    Conceptualize and light filming for different types of shoots - interviews, talking heads, mini-doc, explainer, on location b-roll shots, or other configurations

    Scout locations, plan shoot logistics, and build shot lists that account for active jobsite conditions

    Identify the needs and logistics of equipment rentals for various shoots

    Operate a camera, set up lighting, mic talent, confirm sound and picture quality, listen for audio interference or quality issues

    Own camera settings, exposure, and color pipeline so footage arrives in post ready to grade to a consistent look

    Track and correct technical glitches on the fly, adjust lighting, and directing talent

    Work with a variety of on-camera talent, from technical subject matter experts to c-suite executives

    Operate specialty equipment including gimbal, drone, slider, and time-lapse systems

    Maintain, inventory, and troubleshoot camera, lighting, grip, and audio equipment

    Follow and enforce jobsite safety requirements, including required PPE, on every shoot

    Develop engaging motion graphics that support or encompass video messaging

    Edit selects, rough cuts, and short-form pieces from your own footage

    Color correct and grade raw footage to a consistent professional standard

    Support photography of events and projects

    Create and maintain an organized project file structure, including ingest and backup of media in the field

    Catalogue and organize completed media to be accessible by the larger organization

    Support creation of video assets and digital projects, such as company apps, website, intranet, and digital signage

    Champion Brasfield & Gorrie company culture

    Successful Cinematographers at Brasfield & Gorrie: Is willing to try new things and adapt to changes in the environment

    Plans ahead and can negotiate skillfully in tough situations

    Is perceived as a thought leader by senior leadership

    Professionally accepts feedback and critique and implements them into work

    Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems

    Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in videography, media, communications, or related field required

    5+ years of prior camera experience in a fast-paced, production-related role preferred

    Advanced proficiency operating pro-level digital cameras and lenses, including manual exposure, focus, and multi-camera interview setups

    Proficiency with professional lighting and grip equipment and with production audio, including lavalier, shotgun, wireless, and mixer/recorder

    Working proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects, with working knowledge of the broader Adobe Creative Suite

    Demonstrated motion graphics ability - reel or portfolio showing original design and animation work preferred

    FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain

    Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure with ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines

    Comfortable working in active construction environments, including heights, heat, and full PPE requirements

    Displays commitment to support overall efforts of the marketing group with the expectation that additional hours may be required

    Requires strong executive and client interaction skills

    Broad understanding of construction industry a plus

    Availability for frequent local and out-of-town travel (25-35%)

    The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Bachelor's degree in videography, media, communications, or related field required

    5+ years of prior camera experience in a fast-paced, production-related role preferred

    Advanced proficiency operating pro-level digital cameras and lenses, including manual exposure, focus, and multi-camera interview setups

    Proficiency with professional lighting and grip equipment and with production audio, including lavalier, shotgun, wireless, and mixer/recorder

    Working proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects, with working knowledge of the broader Adobe Creative Suite

    Demonstrated motion graphics ability - reel or portfolio showing original design and animation work preferred

    FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate preferred, or willingness to obtain

    Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure with ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines

    Comfortable working in active construction environments, including heights, heat, and full PPE requirements

    Displays commitment to support overall efforts of the marketing group with the expectation that additional hours may be required

    Requires strong executive and client interaction skills

    Broad understanding of construction industry a plus

    Availability for frequent local and out-of-town travel (25-35%)

    The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, AL

    Skills

    • Adobe After Effectsunmatched
    • Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
    • Animationunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Digital Videounmatched
    • Equipment Rentalsunmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Graphicsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Intranetunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Photographyunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Demonstrationunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Thought Leadershipunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)unmatched
    • Video Productionunmatched

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