Full-time
About Kat & Company
KAT & Company, a positive-impact creative agency in Bismarck, North Dakota, is hiring an experienced Director of Photography (DP, Video) to lead our video production team in creating high quality engaging and effective video for our clients and our proprietary narrowcast networks.
Responsibilities
This role’s primary responsibilities should converge to ensure high quality videography for both client and internal projects.
- Work closely with executive producer and director (when applicable) to dictate the vision and style of the project.
- Choose appropriate cameras, lenses and lighting equipment based on project’s needs.
- Manage on-set production crew.
- Execute or oversee all visual aspects of production including camera work, lighting and shot composition, ensuring the highest quality technical and creative outcome.
- Review footage immediately after shoots to ensure quality and mitigate issues in the edit.
- Occasional editing or rough cuts; collaboration with post production team for seamless creative execution.
- Research new trends and techniques and when appropriate, implement them into production work to help build the skills of production team.
- Manage and coach direct reports including second videographer and production assistant including timesheet review, one-on-one meetings, and employee development.
- Maintain studio and production equipment; research, vet and recommend purchases for the video department.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in videography or a related field; Bachelor’s degree in film or video production is a plus.
- Strong creative vision and storytelling ability.
- Extensive knowledge of cameras, lenses, lighting, and other production equipment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
Bonus Qualifications
- Current drone pilot’s license & experience.
- Proficiency in video editing software, preferably as Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Scriptwriting and storyboarding experience.
- Experience managing production budgets and timelines.
Salary
Competitive Salary depending on relevant experience, interview and on-site skills test.
Compensation Package
- A KAT match of up to 4% of the employee contribution to the employer sponsored 401K retirement program.
- Two (2) weeks annual leave
- One (1) week annual sick leave
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Additional paid time off during monthly on-call Fridays (evaluated with workflow quarterly)
- Potential for flexible work-schedules (based on position and manager approval)
- Optional Summer Hours – typically allowed from Memorial Day to Labor Day – extended hours Monday-Thursday and Friday afternoons off
- Family friendly workplace
- Supportive environment – regular 1 on 1 meetings with managers, professional development encouraged
- Opportunities to learn new skills and on the job training for advancement into other positions
Publish date 10.04.2024
Closing date