Application Deadline: 14 February 2025
Department: Production - Video
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
Hi I am Josh, the Director of Production at Musora. We're an online music education brand on a mission to create more musicians and keep them playing longer.
Are you a Director of Photography that thrives in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation are celebrated? If so, we want you to bring your expertise to our dynamic team!
We have some strong candidates in the pipeline but are always open to meeting talented professionals who can bring fresh perspectives and skills to the role and would love to hear from you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees and operates on all productions onsite and some remote shoots. Ensuring all productions are executed in a high-quality and efficient manner.
- Senior-level cinematography for high-profile productions and implementing a high-quality visual style for varying content types and shoots.
- Determining lighting, camera requirements, lens selections etc for each shoot.
- Setting up and operating production equipment including cameras, sliders, gimbals etc.
- Ensuring exposure and focus for cameras align with broadcast standards.
- Storyboarding and ideating new visual aesthetics that drive the story forward.
- Research and innovate new camera and lighting techniques to evolve our productions.
- Working with local brand ambassadors and internationally renowned guest artists in our shoots to capture lesson material and performances.
- Overseeing camera crew and maintaining a cohesive look across operators during principal photography.
- Ensures that the following are in good working order and if not, designing and implementing solutions for the following: camera equipment, lighting, lenses and tools.
- Responsible for overseeing and managing a team of Video Editors.
- Review and QC video edits for the team, providing constructive feedback.
- Media Asset Management: Responsible for handling and securely transferring of all raw and finalized footage. Ensuring no footage is lost.
- Preparation of media, including sync, assembly and project setup ahead of handing over to video editors.
- Artist Relations: Ensure you speak on behalf of Musora while interacting with artists, and maintaining a positive and professional environment.
- The role is exposed to confidential data including all of Musora's proprietary video media and procedures, personal information of managed staff members, confidential production documents and more.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Knowledge/Education/Experience
- 5+ years of continuous experience in film/video production, with at least two years in management.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of cinematography techniques, video capture techniques, lighting, and some video editing and best post-production practices
- Proficiency in English in both written and verbal communication. Other languages are not compulsory but are welcomed.
- Valid Driver's license required
- Valid Passport to travel within Canada and Internationally
Skills, Abilities and Other Attributes
- Ability to exhibit the Company's Core Values: Empathy, Passion, and Grit.
- Able to carry 20kgs
- Able to travel and film offsite at various locations.
Perks to working here (your benefits)
Extended Benefits. Health, Prescriptions, Dental, Mental Health Support and Vision Benefits for full-time/permanent positions - we care about our employees and we want to make sure YOU have the benefits you need to stay healthy and well.
Paid time off - we understand and value the importance of rest and recovery and that includes time away from work!
Career Growth. You're joining a growing team and company with ambitious goals.
Learning & Development. We encourage our team to develop their unique strengths, offering Gallup-Clifton Strengths coaching and workshops, along with tailored education opportunities.
Onsite Amenities and Events. Onsite parking, on-site gym, and office events (on-site & virtual)! Be a part of a fun-loving team!
Onsite SNACKS, beer/kombucha fridge, coffee/tea and more! We want to make sure you stay fuelled throughout the day!
Casual dress. We want you to feel comfortable when you work. No need to wear a business suit [unless you want to].
