Cinematographer

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking a senior Cinematographer to plan, light, and shoot high-quality video for marketing and internal communications. You will own the image in the field, coordinate with stakeholders, and deliver footage ready for post-production.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in videography or related field, 5+ years of camera experience, strong lighting and audio skills, and proficiency in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe After Effects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in videography, media, communications, or related field
• 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%)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cinematography

Camera operation

Lighting

Audio recording

Video editing

Color grading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in videography, media, communications, or related field

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

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.