Cinematographer/Editor, West Coast
$68,340–$77,000 year
HybridLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Capture high-quality video content in studio and on location while editing short- and long-form video for owned sites, YouTube, and social media. Collaborate with producers and the Director of Photography to develop creative approaches, lighting plans, and production workflows. Determine equipment needs by building gear lists, managing camera and lighting packages, and operating professional audio equipment including boom microphones and wireless lavaliers. Scout production locations and provide recommendations on lighting, logistics, and technical feasibility. Drive production vehicles to transport gear safely between studio and on-location productions. Adapt quickly to shifting production priorities while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role supports Hearst Magazines' Central Video Team across 30 iconic brands in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment, requiring expertise with Sony FX6/FX3 cameras and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in production, cinematography, video editing, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated expertise operating Sony FX6 and Sony FX3 camera systems
- Strong experience lighting a variety of production styles, including interviews, beauty, seamless, three-point, high-key, and low-key lighting
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro for editing professional video content
- Experience recording high-quality production audio using boom microphones and wireless lavaliers
- Familiarity with audio mixing, color correction, and color grading workflows
- Excellent storytelling instincts with the ability to craft compelling visual narratives across multiple formats
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Comfortable lifting and transporting up to 50 pounds of production equipment
- A demo reel or portfolio of visual work is required for consideration
- This position is based in Los Angeles and follows a hybrid schedule requiring four days per week in the office
Desired Qualifications
- Working knowledge of professional lighting systems, including Arri SkyPanel, Litepanels Astra, Quasar, Kino Flo, LiteMat, Aputure, Nanlux, Godox, and tungsten fixtures; familiarity with Sidus Link is a plus
- Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, and Photoshop is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Film, Art, Photography, or a related field is preferred
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