Videographer

We are a global marketing agency that has gone from start-up to multi-national in little over two decades. Our success is due to a combination of factors: talented people delivering award winning campaigns; expanding client relationships into new markets or services; making strategic acquisitions. The agency, its people and client campaigns have won many prestigious awards, including Cannes Lions, PRovoke Media, ICCO, European Excellence, PRCA Digital, Digital Impact, Global Digital Excellence.

At the heart of the business is the TEAM LEWIS Foundation (TLF). A non-profit charitable entity, funded by TEAM LEWIS, the TLF makes grants to support individuals undertaking charitable activities and charitable organisations in achieving their goals. The TLF promotes social, cultural, economic and environmental innovation that benefits society. It aims to strengthen the bonds between the communications industry, businesses, governments and non‑profits. Since January 2021, the TLF has now supported over 2,000 causes all over the globe. Community charities are championed by TEAM LEWIS’ employees, who volunteer their time and skills to maximise the grants’ effectiveness.

Purpose of the role

The Videographer’s main focus will be capturing and powerfully bringing to life strategic insights, brand messaging and proposition, creative ideas and concepts. The role will help the evolution of innovative storytelling at TEAM LEWIS. Filming and editing will include brand videos, product videos, corporate videos, interviews, case studies, events and showreels. Animation will include kinetic typography, motion graphics, title animation, 2D animation. Creative thinking and skills, technical knowledge and strong organizational ability are important in this role. Dependent on client and new business needs, the Videographer may also be involved with EMEA-led clients, as well as with network-wide assignments.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend the range of services that should be offered, advising on equipment required, resources needed, rate card, etc.
• Develop ideas for creative use of video and partner with account teams to pitch video work to clients.
• Script, storyboard and film in accordance with project briefs and for new business pitches.
• Provide guidance and recommend solutions on emerging video technologies, such as 360 video, virtual reality and augmented reality.
• Script and film internal videos for corporate updates, house marketing, recruitment, events, etc.
• Script and film client videos in accordance with project briefs and for new business pitches.
• Set up lighting and audio equipment for shoots.
• Handle pre and post production editing (various formats); add 2D post production effects as required.
• Manage video projects from conception to delivery, including production timetables and costings; ensure workflow is logical and structured, delivering to deadline.
• Bring a high level of quality control to ensure that everything that is produced under the TEAM LEWIS name is striking, creative and professional.
• Interview and recruit key hires as required, helping to resource from your network.
• Overall, be a collaborative, encouraging, supportive member of the UK team.

About you

• You have experience working in the video realm producing a variety of videos on a range of topics, ideally within an agency or corporate environment.
• Understanding of digital media techniques, videos, formats and compressions.
• Adobe Creative Cloud software including editing and animating in Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects is crucial; 3D animation (Cinema 4D) is a bonus.
• Experience in filming various styles of video, producing animation and combining the two.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confidence and great inter-personal skills.
• Storytelling. The ability to take a loose brief and create something conceptual and memorable.
• Has a creative vision and can write a directorial treatment.
• Self‑shooting director but also with the ability to work within a video team.
• Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with a client (internal and external) to develop a concept and a script/storyboard.
• Able to create exciting and engaging content (short form, animation and longer form documentaries).
• Ability to source venues, talent and additional crew when appropriate.
• Prepared to travel to client locations, conferences and events for filming.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills: proven track record of meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to problem solve, project manage and multi‑task.
• A passion for video that extends to researching and staying at the cutting edge of video/filming techniques and trends; connected within the creative community.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be added from time to time.

TEAM LEWIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on equality, empowerment, and respect. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports and celebrates our diversity. We continue to invest in our efforts to ensure that TEAM LEWIS is a place where everyone can thrive.