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Videographer / Producer - Freelance

Optimum Media
Oakland, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2025 CLOSED ON 4/9/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer / Producer - Freelance position at Optimum Media?

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Job Summary

The Optimum Media Production Team is seeking an experienced Producer/Videographer/Editor to write, shoot, and produce client commercials. The qualifying candidate will take direction from the Optimum Media sales group, clients, and department heads regarding the scope of productions and tasks. This job requires onsite work in New Jersey 2 to 3 days a week (sometimes more).

Responsibilities

  • Travel to clients’ business locations in New Jersey (and occasionally southern New York) to shoot scripted content and b-roll.
  • Green screen shoots with clients.
  • Write scripts for 15- and 30-second spots.
  • Create and work from storyboards.
  • Edit spots using video and still images.
  • Work with clients and Account Executives to develop production plans for clients, both internal and external, and execute that plan.
  • Work closely with the Optimum Media sales and marketing teams across news and advertising to support sales.

Qualifications

  • Candidate must provide a high-quality sample reel of their work demonstrating artistic ability, video shooting, and writing to be considered
  • Must be based in the New York metro area, preferably in New Jersey; position requires driving to locations in New Jersey 2 to 3 times a week
  • Must have clean, valid driver’s license
  • 3-5 plus years of experience shooting on location, indoors and outdoors, with professional equipment
  • Must be experienced with location shooting, audio, video, and lighting
  • Must have professional equipment including camera and lighting (a laptop will be provided)
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Premiere with After Effects; Photoshop, Illustrator, and Audition experience a plus
  • Must be experienced in scriptwriting and have strong communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is extremely important
  • Must be able to work independently and efficiently and manage time effectively
  • Working knowledge of production and post-production techniques
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Experience creating motion graphics a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.

This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $59,007.00 - $96,939.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

Salary : $59,007 - $96,939

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