Video Producer / Cinematographer

Agathus Studios is a boutique residential design studio that specializes in reinventing luxury single family residences in Orange County, California.

We are seeking a hands-on video producer to join our team and assist in creating compelling and visually stunning static and video content optimized for social distribution. The video producer will play a crucial role in capturing the essence of our brand and our projects, and will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process of photo and video shoots. The video producer will have the exciting opportunity to help shape this role and grow it from the ground up.

Please view our current video content at https://www.youtube.com/@AgathusStudios & https://www.tiktok.com/@agathusstudios

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end video production process.
• Collaborate with our creative team to conceptualize and plan video shoots, ensuring that the vision and goals of each project are met.
• Manage and maintain studio equipment (e.g. cameras, lights, sound equipment).
• Operate video cameras, lighting equipment, and audio recording devices to capture high-quality footage and audio.
• Capture interview and B-roll footage, including close-ups, wide shots, and detail shots, to enhance the storytelling and showcase the design elements.
• Edit raw footage into engaging videos that align with our brand’s style and tone.
• Apply color grading, audio mixing, and other post-production techniques to enhance the overall quality of the videos.
• Stay updated with the latest videography trends, techniques, and equipment to continuously improve the production quality.
• Collaborate with the content creation team to brainstorm new video concepts, provide input on creative decisions, and write scripts.
• Assist in managing and organizing video assets, ensuring they are easily accessible for future use.
• Upload and post videos to different social media platforms, and write copy for the posts.

Requirements

• Videography, photography, and editing experience.
• Proficiency in operating professional video cameras, lighting equipment, and audio recording devices.
• Strong knowledge of video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro), photo editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom), and other post-production techniques.
• Leadership experience in planning and executing a video production from beginning to end.
• Understanding of composition, framing, color theory, lighting, and other cinematography principles.
• Extremely knowledgeable about current trends and social platforms TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Extremely organized and able to multitask.
• Expert at freelance time management, working independently, and meeting tight deadlines.
• A creative mindset and strong artistic eye with the ability to translate ideas into visually appealing videos.
• Ability to manage multiple projects throughout all stages of production.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with the creative team.
• Willingness to travel to shooting locations.
• Must have access to a vehicle, a clean driving record, and up-to-date vehicle registration and insurance (business mileage to be reimbursed).
• Strong storytelling and script writing skills are a plus.
• Experience with social media content creation and/or management is a plus.
• Experience being in front of a camera is a plus.
• Copywriting skills / experience are a plus.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to careers@agathus.com. In your cover letter, please (1) explain your interest in the position and why you would be a good fit for our team, and (2) review our latest video at https://youtu.be/kYXDxnnj8fI?feature=shared and discuss:

• Your initial reaction to the video, what you thought it did well, and what you thought could be improved upon
• What revisions you would make if you were to optimize this video for engagement (specifically for YouTube)
• If you were to convert this video to short-form content, what sections of the video you think would perform best, and why.

Please also include with your application any other information that would be helpful in evaluating your candidacy, such as:

• Links to any relevant videos or projects you have worked on
• Personal or business Instagram accounts
• Vimeo or Youtube channels and/or videos
• Scripts or other creative pieces you have written

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation and interviews. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Hired candidates must submit to a criminal background and DMV check and provide a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle registration, and authorization to work in the U.S.