Videographer

Sokal; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sokal in Raleigh is seeking a versatile videographer to join our production studio on a hybrid schedule. You will shoot in-studio and on-location, edit footage, and contribute to creative concepts for automotive clients.

The role requires collaboration with the production team, time management under tight deadlines, and a willingness to grow with evolving editing techniques and software.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of personal or professional editing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equal years of experience.
• Proficient with industry editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software platforms as the industry evolves.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and think critically.
• Dedicated team player.

Responsibilities

• Take charge during filming and communicate direction on shoots.
• Ideate and help plan logistics and shots.
• Ensure equipment is present and working.
• Maintain understanding of audio and lighting.
• Edit efficiently to produce multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Research and apply new editing techniques for client work.
• Collaborate with production team to share knowledge and support teammates.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Google Suite

Job description

The videographer position in Sokal’s production studio requires a creative mastermind in both shooting and editing. Videographers help plan shoots, film in-studio and on-location, and edit & create videos. The ideal candidate is a team player with an eye for style, a strong videographer who is ready to grow, and works efficiently under tight deadlines. This team operates on a hybrid schedule out of our Raleigh office. We have a varied client list but our primary clientele is automotive. Links to your work and/or reel must be submitted through this application or included in your resume.

Filming

• Takes charge while filming and confidently communicates direction on shoots
• Ideates & helps with planning logistics and shots
• Ensures that equipment for a shoot is present and working
• Has a strong understanding of audio and lighting

Editing

• Efficient editor capable of producing multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Research and provide interesting new techniques for editing client work
• Collaborate with production team by sharing knowledge and offering encouragement

Creative

• Push the boundaries of Tier III automotive advertising and other local businesses to ensure creative that stands apart from the crowd
• During non-peak hours, ideates and works to create efficient practices and strategies to streamline production

Productivity

• Work efficiently and manage time to maximize creative output
• Offer time-saving and streamlining suggestions for studio workflow
• Be a self-starter and seek guidance from the team when needed

Basic Qualifications

• Preferred 1-3 years of personal or professional editing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equal years of experience to demonstrate the necessary competencies required for the position
• Full understanding of industry-standard editing software including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability and willingness to learn new software platforms as the industry evolves
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Google Suite
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and think critically
• Dedicated team player

Production Editors are seated for 6-8 hours per day unless on production shoots, performing constant motions such as typing and using other computer equipment. Certain situations may require bending, squatting, or lifting objects including videography equipment that do not exceed more than 75lbs.

Travel

Travel is guaranteed in this position, both in and out of state. Typically, no more than a full day of travel is needed. Travel may be by car or plane depending on the distance.

*This team operates on a hybrid schedule out of our Raleigh office

*We have a varied client list but our primary clientele is automotive

*Links to your work and/or reel must be submitted through this application or included in your resume

*Application window closes Wednesday, August 26th