Videographer Job Description
Time Frame: May 26 - July 31, 2010
Compensation: $160-180/wk, plus 15% of weekly store DVD sales, room and board, workers compensation, and laundry
Responsible To: Summer Camp Director
Minimum Qualifications:
• Have experience with video editing software
• Have experience shooting video, taking still pictures, and capturing memories on film
• Own a computer that will be able to run video editing software (or use your own software)
• Willingness to accept critique
• Must be at least 18 years old
* Sonlight does own a new video camera, as well as a newer point-and-shoot digital camera. Both are available for the videographer to use. It would be great if you could supply your own DSLR camera. We understand there will be some flexibility from both parties. Discussion to take place when applying.
* Sonlight will work with you to set up a workable routine to get all the video/camera shots needed. We also understand the hired individual will have his/her own style in going about the fulfillment of the job description.
General Responsibility:
To support Sonlight’s mission by creating tangible memories for kids to view at home, on our website, and on the internet. To capture daily camp events through video and pictures, and present a camp highlight video at the closing of each session (Saturday morning).
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Collect film footage of all major camp events on a weekly basis
2. Take roughly (100) pictures per day
3. Be able to manage work flow, to include video editing, assisting in uploading pictures, filming events, taking pictures, creating an end-of-the-week highlight video, burning DVD’s, and Program Support duties.
4. Capture pictures that Sonlight can use for marketing
5. Edit video footage
6. Creatively produce a weekly highlight video, no longer than 10-12 minutes, for each camper to purchase at the Sonlight store, as well as presenting the highlight video at Saturday morning’s Closing Program
7. The weekly highlight video will consist of various video clips and photographs from the session, edited together, over music
8. Must be flexible, adaptable, and willing to work long hours
9. Coordinate with the Program Leader: be aware of program changes, make sure appropriate events are being filmed, take pictures when needed
10. Capture video footage of events requested by the summer camp director
11. Capture daily photos and assist in uploading them to Sonlight’s website
12. Must capture per session each camper on video and/or film, and include each camper in the highlight video
13. Complete any other tasks assigned, related to program, staff, or general camp needs
Essential Functions:
• Ability to work long hours, including standing and/or sitting. Ability to stay focused and work until necessary tasks are complete, to include working non-traditional hours to make certain the job is done well.
• Ability to use a video camera in a professional manner
• Know the general skills needed for outstanding photography
• Be a team player
• Capable of reaching all areas of camp quickly
• Know how to use video editing software efficiently
How do I apply?
For any of our Summer Positions, download and print an application or apply online. We will begin accepting applications on January 4, 2010.
If you have any questions concerning staff positions, or need additional information, contact Brett via email brett@sonlightcamp.org or call him at 970.749.3087.
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