Videographer/Editor

Crutchfield-2; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance options

401K retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Crutchfield is seeking a Videographer/Editor to direct, film, and edit a wide range of videos from product reviews to branding stories. The role covers concept development, lighting, camera operation, audio, and final delivery, with both independent and team collaboration on projects.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and a knack for translating tech into customer-friendly visuals, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 onsite days per week in Charlottesville, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in film/video production.
• Experience lighting, filming, and directing high-quality videos.
• Strong editing skills with common NLE software (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, Avid, Final Cut).
• Strong organizational and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review scripts and coordinate production with talent and the video team.
• Design shots and scenes to communicate product benefits.
• Light scenes with standard grip and lighting gear.
• Direct talent, record audio, and operate cameras during shoots.
• Organize and manage media through production and post-production.
• Edit videos to high brand standards, including color grading and motion graphics as needed.
• Support larger productions including national and local commercials and branding stories.
• Stay current with filming, lighting, and editing techniques.
• Develop technical proficiency with consumer electronics products.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film & Video Production

Tools

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Job description

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Videographer/Editor

Regular Full-Time Professional Headquarters, Charlottesville, VA, US

Join Our Community

At Crutchfield, our innovative company culture is centered around helping our employees succeed while delivering best-in-class service to our customers. We're looking for a Videographer/Editor to join our team based in our Charlottesville location. If you haven't heard of us, we're a unique blend of things: an acclaimed, national online retailer, a family-owned business that's Virginia-based, and a community-oriented group of consumer electronics enthusiasts. In short, we sell fun stuff and love doing it! For the 4th year in a row, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group.

Position Overview:

Crutchfield is seeking a Videographer/Editor to direct, film, and edit a wide variety of Crutchfield videos. Projects include product reviews, editorial content, branding stories, commercials, product showrooms, web leads, and social media videos. The work ranges from highly produced short form videos to longer form documentary stories. The Videographer/Editor is involved in all aspects of video production, including concept development, lighting scenes and products, production design, directing talent, operating cameras, recording audio, file management, video editing, color grading, and final asset delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical skill, creativity, and the ability to visually enhance and translate products and technologies to Crutchfield's customers. Videographer/Editors at Crutchfield are expected to produce high-quality videos both independently and as a team on larger projects.

As a Videographer/Editor you will:

• Review video scripts and concepts, and coordinate production logistics with video talent and/or the video team
• Design shots and scenes that communicate benefits of consumer electronics and technologies to Crutchfield's customers
• Light products and scenes using industry-standard grip and lighting equipment
• Direct talent, record audio, and operate cameras during shoots
• Organize and manage media throughout production and post-production
• Edit videos to Crutchfield's high brand standard, including color grading and occasional creation of motion graphics
• Support video team on larger productions, including national and local commercials, branding stories, editorial, and experimental projects
• Stay on the cutting edge of filming, lighting, and editing techniques
• Develop technical proficiency in consumer electronics products and technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film and Video Production, Digital Media Production, Cinematography, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience lighting, filming, and directing high-quality videos
• Strong proficiency in video editing with NLE software like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, Avid, or Final Cut
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Skills

Experience with DaVinci Resolve Studio and Adobe After Effects

• Experience working directly with brands, clients, or stakeholders on video projects
• Interest and/or experience with consumer electronics products and technologies

This position follows a hybrid work model, with a minimum of 3 days onsite each week and the remaining days remote. Candidates should be able to commute to our office regularly and collaborate in person with team members. All remote work must be done within the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $ 33.65 -$ 38.46, depending on skills and experience, along with an incentive program. This position comes with a comprehensive benefit package including two health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance plan options. We also offer a competitive wellness program, tuition reimbursement, 401K retirement plan, relaxed dress code, and discounts on the fun stuff we sell.

All full-time employees are also offered: short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance options, employer-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance options, including those for spouse and children. FSA and HSA options are also available. Ask us about these benefits in your interview - we're glad to provide details!

Crutchfield is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, veteran status, or age.