Freelance Marketing Videographer/Editor

Happiest Baby - Los Angeles, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

At Happiest Baby, we are dedicated to helping parents raise healthy, happy children and save lives. As the creators of SNOO, the world's first smart sleeper, we have established a legacy of developing innovative products, content, and services that have been recognized in prestigious art museums worldwide. Our mission-driven company, led by renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, is looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who share our vision. The Freelance Marketing Videographer/Editor will play a crucial role in creating and editing video content that showcases our brand, products, and founders. This position requires collaboration with leadership to conceptualize and deliver video content from the initial storyboarding phase through filming and final execution. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and creative storytelling skills, enabling them to produce exceptional video content across various digital platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing photo and video shoots, ensuring that all necessary equipment is set up and functional, and adapting to changing conditions to achieve optimal video quality. You will also serve as the lead videographer and onsite director, utilizing your interpersonal skills to support talent and staff. Your editing skills will be essential in enhancing raw footage to create polished videos that meet project requirements and deadlines. Additionally, you will manage and organize the digital media library, ensuring that all video equipment is maintained in optimal condition for use in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with founders and marketing team members to conceptualize and execute video projects that align with the business vision and goals.
• Plan and execute photo and video shoots, including product, lifestyle, and promotional videos.
• Shoot engaging videos for Web, Socials, Ads, YouTube, etc., utilizing both short and long formats in vertical and horizontal orientations, with the ability to create engaging text overlays.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is properly set up, maintained, and functional before and throughout filming sessions.
• Adapt quickly to changing environmental conditions to achieve optimal video quality and storytelling.
• Serve as both the lead videographer and onsite director, utilizing polished interpersonal skills to support talent and staff.
• Edit and enhance raw footage to produce polished and compelling videos that meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Implement video and sound editing techniques, color correction, and visual effects to enhance the final product.
• Maintain and organize video equipment, ensuring it is in optimal condition for use in demanding environments.
• Manage and organize the digital media library.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A portfolio demonstrating previous work in demanding environments and editing projects.
• Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling.
• Proven experience as a videographer and editor, preferably with brands or fast-paced environments.
• At least 5 years of video production experience and editing.
• Proficiency in using professional video equipment, cameras, and accessories.
• Strong knowledge of video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects).
• Creativity and a keen eye for detail in capturing and editing video content.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances in challenging environments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in Los Angeles.