Videographer

The videographer should support the organization's mission as NCTV engages Nantucket by connecting stories to audiences, government to citizens, and students to hands-on learning.

As the island’s Media Arts Center, Nantucket Community Television provides critical production support to local nonprofits, businesses, and the Town of Nantucket.  Our original programs celebrate the unique people, art, history, and culture of the island. NCTV aims to inspire creativity and to give all Nantucketers a voice.

We're looking for a gifted visual storyteller, someone with strong organizational and time management skills, someone who can work with a team but also independently. The applicant should be able to direct all aspects of video production, including speaking with clients, scheduling, storyboarding, filming, and recording audio.

Many of our projects require the videographer to film speeches, plays, and presentations. The key is to capture all the client’s requests in the best possible light while staying on schedule. Other projects include crafting commercials and mini-documentaries. They require the videographer to design the story, shot list, and production plan that best communicates the client’s message. This position goes beyond the role of a typical cameraman; it includes responsibilities associated with audio engineers, directors, and producers. Regardless of the project, this position's goal remains to bring sight and sound together to tell a cohesive story.

The videographer should stay current with new technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency and quality. The applicant must meet organizational standards while still delivering work by project target dates. Finally, the applicant should be able to generate ideas for original programming individually and through collaboration with teammates.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or related field; AND five (5)  years of television broadcasting operations experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver’s License

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience filming professional-grade video.
• Skilled proficiency using camera accessories like tripods, gimbals, and ND filters.
• Skilled proficiency with lighting design. This includes using 3-point lighting, bounces, and LED lights.
• Skilled proficiency in recording audio. This includes using lavalier mics, boom mics, and soundboards.
• Proficient with Mac computers and Google Office
• High aptitude to learn the basics of operating audio/visual software and hardware.
• Is a self-starter and can troubleshoot independently.
• Great organizational & communication skills
• Flexibility to work during a wide range of times
• Must agree to live on the island of Nantucket year-round. Employee housing will be available if needed, with a private bedroom, shared bathroom, kitchen, and living area.

Skills that Aren’t Necessary but Distinguish an Applicant (in order of highest importance to lower):

1. Skilled at running live web streams (ex., OBS, Zoom, & Wirecast software).
2. Ability to effectively operate a green screen studio. This includes lighting the green screen correctly, effectively keying the green screen, running a camera switcher, and running a soundboard.
3. Experience with Sony Cameras. We use Sony FX3s, FS7s, and EX3s.
4. High level of proficiency with Adobe Premiere.
5. High level of proficiency with color correction.
6. High level of proficiency with After Effects, especially in the use of templates.
7. Experience creating motion graphics.

Essential Functions:

• Films lectures, plays, performances, and presentations alone. Records high-quality video and audio of each event.
• Put together equipment kits for each shoot.
• Films creatively to elevate the production quality. This includes – but is not limited to – adjusting lighting, camera settings, framing, and blocking.
• Tests and troubleshoots equipment and software.
• Works with clients with no or little video production experience to create PSAs and mini-documentaries. This includes brainstorming creative ideas, creating storyboards, working with clients on a script, and directing the filming of such a project. During this process, the videographer communicates with the Head of Production to stay on budget.
• Communicate effectively with the team about equipment, project requirements, and schedule. This includes updating the production calendar, call sheets, and our Monday.com board.
• Directs shoots with a small crew. This includes overseeing PAs, students, audio technicians, and assistant camera operators.
• Directs multi-camera shoots (often for interviews with one wide and two close-ups).
• Communicate politely and effectively with strangers to direct them on-camera (if they are part of a project) or to ask them politely if they’d like to participate (if you are the first point of contact).
• Uploads files to NCTV’s server and labels them correctly.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the job’s essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Mobility to work in a variety of settings, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in various settings and is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions, electrical shocks, and noise.
Travel required to perform duties in locations throughout the island of Nantucket.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and an option to participate in a 401(k) plan.

NCTV encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. A diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity and achieves our organization's goals.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Pay: Based on Experience