TotalBoat Videographer & Editor

Description

Who We Are: 

The TotalBoat brand was established in Bristol, Rhode Island in 2012 as a line of marine-grade products for boaters. It has since grown to include a full range of adhesives and coatings for makers of all kinds!  We are looking for creative, innovative people that are passionate about the future of making!

TotalBoat is a family-run business that is owned and operated by Jamestown Distributors, which has been a leader in the marine and building supplies industry for over 30 years.

About the Role:

As TotalBoat Videographer and Editor, you will lead the end-to-end video production for product content and brand storytelling. You’re a story-minded individual who is experienced in managing, shooting and editing for more than one concurrent project in a dynamic brand-centric environment. You’ll play a crucial role in creating compelling video content that captivates our brand’s audiences across multiple channels. You will also be instrumental in establishing the brand’s visual style for a range of video formats. 

You’ll spend 70% of your time editing videos, 20% on-set as a videographer, and 10% in pre-production (storyboarding and script writing). The position is in-studio located in Bristol, Rhode Island.  

What you’ll do:

• Plan & manage video shoots from a creative brief to deliver ecommerce product videos, and additional brand content including social assets, how-to videos and long format project videos. 
• Lead end to end video production including brainstorming of ideas, planning, production, shooting and post-production editing.
• Help to establish TotalBoat’s visual style, and formalize brand guidelines relative to video content.
• Edit (multi-cam) footage with speed and efficiency.
• Operate cameras and setup audio/lighting for shoots.
• Concept creative outlines and storyboards as needed for cross functional team alignment.
• Ensure each video meets brand standards and guidelines to ensure consistency in quality, visual composition and style; and tonality for all TotalBoat creative.
• Select and use music to match the tone and style of the story, and apply audio processing, equalization, and additional sound design elements. 
• Regularly communicate with and incorporate feedback from project stakeholders.
• Implement best practices for file sharing, file storage, and archiving completed project assets.
• Ensures the camera, lighting and edit bay equipment is maintained and fully functional.
• Create supporting digital assets, titles, and motion graphics, as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams, freelancers, and brand ambassadors to create best in class content. 

What you’ll bring:

• B.S. or B.A. in Media, Video Production and Motion Graphics, Communications, Advertising, or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of professional experience in video content creation, including expertise in editing.
• An impressive portfolio that showcases product and brand-centric video assets across a variety of channels including social and ecom. 
• A genuine passion for the TotalBoat community including makers, boaters, and artists. 
• An interest in youtube, social-media platforms, and cultural trends as a way to connect and stay relevant with consumers.
• Strong technical skills, including: Video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro), audio editing software, video cameras, sound, and lighting equipment.
• Preferred skills would also include: Graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator), or motion graphics software (e.g. Adobe After Effects)
• Strong visual storytelling skills, with experience storyboarding to help others to visualize the result.
• Self-driven and able to easily communicate creative solutions with various stakeholders.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with a high attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to project development, with outside of the box thinking – a proven ability to work in unconventional ways and creatively problem solve.

We look forward to seeing your work! Please include a link to a reel containing some of your work along with your resume. 

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Flexible schedules
• Use of on site Lab/Workshop and all of the tools and supplies there
• Gym Membership at a discounted rate
• Employee Product Discount 
• FUN environment 
• Simple IRA with 3% company match
• Bonus Program up to 2 x per year
• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Paid weekly
• Paid Time off Paid Holidays
• Free Kayak use

WE LIVE BY THE CORE VALUES!

Jamestown Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.