Photographer & Videographer

$85,000 - $95,000/Yr

Baldor Specialty Foods

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Baldor Specialty Foods is seeking a Full-Time contract Photographer/Videographer to visually narrate the story of their products, services, customers, and employees. This role is crucial in enhancing Baldor's perception as a premium food brand through creative food photography and videography. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for food and storytelling through visuals, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking editorial/lifestyle photography and video of Baldor's food inventory for digital marketing campaigns, social media, and print media.
• Recommending creative direction for shoots, including styling and propping shots, as well as storyboarding for videos.
• Completing post-production work, including retouching, color grading photos, and editing video with motion graphics and captions.
• Managing a centralized photography and videography hub, including uploading images to the DAM and maintaining an image archive.
• Food styling and collaborating with stylists, chefs, and food experts to create appealing images.
• Working with cross-functional partners to order products for video and photo shoots.
• Managing production for field photography at supplier farms or other locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Photography or related field.
• 5+ years of professional photography experience, preferably in food photography, with both still photography and video.
• A diverse portfolio showcasing a range of styles and techniques in-studio and on-location.
• Technical experience in still life and product photography, including lighting techniques.
• Strong retouching abilities with fast turnaround times for multiple images.
• Food styling skills and techniques.
• Ability to art direct and style own shoots.
• Expertise with camera and studio lighting equipment, specifically Canon cameras.
• Proficiency in Adobe Software for photo and video edits (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a Creative and Marketing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for food and food trends, as well as photo/design trends.