Videographer

Kaplan Early Learning Company is seeking to hire a Videographer.

For more than 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.

Don't come to work; come to play! Family-oriented and mission-driven, Kaplan is proud that our work champions play every day, and we are looking for team members who take learning and play as seriously as we do. Accountability, equity, advocacy, and integrity are the heart of what we do at Kaplan, and together we can improve the outcomes of all children. To learn more about our culture and to join our team, visit us at

Are you our future videographer?

Do you have a serious passion for creating, crafting, and editing video? Is story telling your gift to the world? Does teaching others to succeed and empowering others to be better in their own role something that you obsess over? Are you looking for a full-time position that allows you the opportunity to create multiple videos every month while pushing your creative limits? If so, then Kaplan Early Learning Company might be a great choice for you.

As a videographer, your job will entail producing video content for our organization that aligns with the brand, mission, and goals of our company. As a visual storyteller for the organization, you'll be responsible for pre-production, shooting footage and editing, managing creative assets, analyzing and reporting, and maintaining all video equipment. As a voice for the use video in our company, you will be a trusted resource for implementing and maintaining a culture of video.

You will accomplish the bulk of the technical tasks related to production and post-production. These duties may include the transport, setup, and operation of equipment; and assisting with staging, set preparation, and dressing.

You will work closely with a content manager and the sales team to execute projects from concept through completion.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Determining what camera equipment is necessary and obtain equipment if needed
• Transporting, setting up, and operating various production equipment including cameras, audio and video recorders, lighting equipment, props, and microphones for location and studio production
• Operating and maintaining proper levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video recorders, and other production equipment
• Collecting b-roll footage, as well as interviewing appropriate staff and/or clients
• Assisting in the social-sharing of the video content
• Working closely with sales and services teams to determine the topics of the videos and how to prioritize what to produce
• Working closely with the sales team to refine, setup, and optimize their 1:1 and 1: Many videos
• The ability to maintain consistent project management and process that will allow you to create 2-3 videos a week consistently
• Working with our team as on-camera talent as the subject of your video content
• Creating, uploading, optimizing and reporting on content for our YouTube channel
• Owning all aspects of production including, but not limited to:
  • Pre-production scripting and collaboration
  • Production set up, execution and striking
  • Post production editing and publication
  • Reporting on assessing effectiveness of video content
• Assisting in maintaining the video-hosting platform and understanding best practices
• Coaching and educating the team on the latest video technologies, how to use it, and owning the implementation of it in our company

Technical Qualifications:

• Proficient with Video Editing Software (Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro)
• Experience with Adobe After Effects or Motion are preferred
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator are a plus
• Proficient at storyboarding, scripting, and concepting
• Understand basic and advanced composition techniques
• Understand the fundamentals of branding
• Very detail oriented and able to identify quality issues in audio and video
• Proficient interview skills and getting the most out of on-camera talent

Personal Qualities:

• Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video
• Proven experience in working with a team, with a mindset and goal in developing the best video content
• Ability to learn new skills and determine on-going learning opportunities for film techniques
• Open minded about video production, with the ability to make the our company's video strategy a reality
• Owns the production process and does what it takes to make great content
• Self-starting and treats the brand as your own
• Deals well with criticism and able to collect feedback easily
• Great communication skills and able to interview and make people comfortable
• Energetic and able to excite people to be on camera
• Looks at the content from the eye of the viewer to create the best experience
• Lifelong learner and able to identify new learning opportunities

Bonus Points if:

• You have contagious enthusiasm that makes others around you light up when you enter the room
• You are obsessed with improving your personal skills, learning every day, and embracing new technology (like AR, VR, etc.) as it develops
• You love feedback and are a major team player
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, and therefore treat the position as if it was your own company
• You have experience as a business and marketing educator, multimedia specialist, or early childhood educator
• You're awesome. And because you're awesome, we absolutely want you to be a part of the team at Kaplan Early Learning Company.

Vaccination status not required.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid maternity / paternity leave supplemental program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Plan plus a suite of financial educational services to include consultations with licensed representatives
• Short-term disability and long-term disability income replacement programs
• Aflac Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discounts
• Kaplan Store Discounts
• Verizon & AT&T Discounts
• YMCA Discount
• LifeMart Discount Shopping Website
• Employee Referral Bonus

The health and well-being of our staff members is our priority. We continue to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and we are taking every step necessary to provide a safe and clean environment.

Kaplan Early Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity and value a culture of respect.