What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer/Editor position at Music Debut?
Job Title: Videographer/Editor
Compensation: Negotiable
Location: Los Angeles/Ventura County / Remote
Job Type: Part-time
Reports To: CEO / Creative Director
About Us:
Music Debut LLC is a dynamic and passionate music-focused business dedicated to supporting independent musicians in various aspects of their careers. We host a popular podcast spotlighting rising artists and industry professionals, and we provide valuable resources and education to help independent artists navigate the music business. Our mission is to amplify the voices of independent talent and empower musicians with the tools they need to succeed.
Job Overview:We are seeking a professional, detail-oriented, and experienced Videographer/Editor to help bring our content to life. You’ll be responsible for capturing, editing, and producing high-quality videos with exceptional lighting, multi-camera angles for interviews and audio content. The podcast in the form of interviews and live performances. We need someone with experience in filming that is engaging, brand-aligned, and optimized for digital platforms.
Responsibilities:- Record and edit content (video and audio) for YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms.
- Set up, operate, and tear down video and audio equipment for studio recordings (need to have your own equipment)
- Ensure exceptional lighting, filming, and audio quality in every project.
- Manage multi-camera shoots and sync audio with video content.
- Edit footage to create compelling long-form and short-form content (YouTube episodes, TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, trailers, etc.).
- Create engaging content and visuals in collaboration with brand identity and marketing
- Optimize videos for platforms like YouTube (titles, descriptions, thumbnails, etc.).
- Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency with the brand and creative vision.
- Proven experience as a videographer and video editor, preferably with podcast or interview- style content
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing software.
- Strong understanding of camera operation, lighting, and audio equipment.
- Experience with color grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics is a plus.
- Knowledge of social media trends and video best practices.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects at once.
- Portfolio or reel of past podcast/YouTube/video work required.
- Ability to travel a few hours outside of LA for filming projects as needed.
- Familiarity with YouTube SEO and analytics.
- Experience with live streaming platforms (e.g., StreamYard, OBS).
- Graphic design or thumbnail creation experience.
- If you are a musician or have a passion for music, it is a plus.