Camera Director

CMD Films produce football-based content across multiple channels for an audience of millions. We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and talented individual to direct camerawork and work as part of our production team.

How to apply

We will NOT be accepting applications through LinkedIn. You MUST apply by emailing with your CV and a brief personal statement (under 500 words) explaining why you would be a good fit for the role.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills in multiple aspects of video production
• Good knowledge of camera operation. Specifically, familiarity with a Sony FX30 and Sony A7IV is desirable
• Excellent organisational and IT skills
• Self-confidence and strong assertiveness skills
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain ideas and instructions to camera crew
• Extensive creativity to bring fresh ideas to content
• London-based/able to travel 3 times a week to London to work in an office, in addition to remote working, or on location
• Extensive knowledge of the ChrisMD YouTube channel and UK YouTube scene
• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Fierce enthusiasm and passion for creating high-quality content
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to respond positively to feedback

Responsibilities

• Acting as the head of the camera crew on shoots. Directing freelance camera and sound crew on set. Liaising with members of the production team, determining appropriate camera equipment and settings, and ensuring the team’s creative vision is being fulfilled.
• Liaise with the Head of Production, Head of Editing, Content Director and Producer to ideate and develop video ideas/shoot planning.
• Contributing with suggestions of video ideas and opinions with the video ideation team.
• Taking responsibility for company cameras on shoots. This involves transporting, charging and preparing cameras before and after shoots.
• Acting as videographer as and when required.
• Acting as the Digital Imaging Technician (DIT). Backing up and transferring footage to hard drives at the end of shoots.
• Liaising with the Head of Editing to organise footage handover and hard drives.
• Liaising with the edit team to ensure the NAS (company storage system) is kept up to date.
• Writing up a breakdown of the technical aspects of each shoot to provide insight for the editing team.
• Ad hoc jobs within the company (any other reasonable request given from the Company Director or Head of Production).

Every application sent to will be seen and carefully considered. Applications will close on March 2nd and further steps in the application process will be concluded no later than April 14th.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Entertainment Providers

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