Cinematography Director & Producer

Mills James, Inc.; Covington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Mills James, based in Cincinnati, seeks an experienced Director of Photography/Producer to lead visual execution across projects. This role combines cinematography leadership with producer duties, shaping lighting, camera plans, and shot composition while coordinating scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

The ideal candidate will interpret creative briefs, manage multiple productions, and balance visual quality with scope, schedule, and budget in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in film production, cinematography, video production, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional video production experience with leadership as DoP/lead cinematographer or equivalent.
• Portfolio demonstrating technical, creative, and storytelling ability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and client communication in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead the visual approach for each project with the Creative Director, directors, producers, and clients.
• Translate scripts and briefs into shot lists, lighting plans, lens choices, camera movement, and visual references.
• Select and operate cameras, lenses, lighting, and workflows for each production.
• Direct camera, lighting, and grip teams through setup, blocking, and execution.
• Shape composition, camera movement, lighting design, and color to support the story.
• Monitor focus, exposure, image quality, and safety throughout production.
• Own the visual style from preproduction through final delivery.
• Coordinate tests, equipment checkouts, maintenance, and onset safety.
• Troubleshoot technical/creative challenges while maintaining momentum and standards.
• Stay current on cinematography trends and production technology.

Kenntnisse

DoP Leadership

Camera Ops

Gaffer Experience

Storytelling

Creative problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in film/production/cinematography

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

Mills James, based in Cincinnati, seeks an experienced Director of Photography/Producer to lead visual execution across projects. This role combines cinematography leadership with producer duties, shaping lighting, camera plans, and shot composition while coordinating scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.

The ideal candidate will interpret creative briefs, manage multiple productions, and balance visual quality with scope, schedule, and budget in a fast-paced environment.