Videographer Editor Required - Ainsley and Co. Baltimore, Maryland

• Contribute to discussions with our creative team on the concept, planning, development and execution of all of the agency’s videos and motion graphics project. Our clients come to us for solutions, and it’s our job to help deliver concepts and a completed product that meets their goals.
• Create and or/contribute to video planning documents including shot lists, scripts, overall creative brief, expectations documents, etc. in coordination with the creative team.
• Prepare for and directly produce all aspects of production including lighting, sound, and video content, working with an Art Director and production assistant as project needs dictate.
• Lead and contribute to the quality of the finished product by suggesting shots, direction, equipment, and other treatments that allow us to produce work that exceeds our client’s expectations and wows them every time.
• Work closely with the design team to maintain consistency within all brand properties and ensure the finished product accurately reflects the brand guide.
• Multi-task in order to complete projects on-time, on-budget, and with consistent high quality.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all requisite software applications relative to industry standards for video/audio production and motion graphics.
• Show strong attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong background in video production, editing and creative projects
• Agency experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Video Production, or similar is a plus, but not required
• Proficient with Final Cut Pro and the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop; Illustrator)
• Experience with audio recording, editing, and working with talent for radio commercials and voiceovers
• Understanding of video compression for web and broadcast quality
• Knowledge of media asset management/video storage solutions a plus
• Great communication, organizational and project management skills
• Self-motivated. Ability to adapt to new challenges and find ways to solve them
• Meticulous eye for editing
• Creative drive to deliver a finished product that exceeds clients’ expectations
• FUN – We’re a small but growing team of 14 at this juncture, and need a team player who wants to be in a highly creative environment with a growing agency

Notes About Gear:

This job does not require that you supply your own production gear. We are happy to discuss our current production capabilities in more detail, but here are some of the names we use: Canon, Panasonic, Kessler, Phantom 3, GoPro, Sennheiser, Apple.

How to Apply for this Position:

Tell us (email is fine, we don’t need a formal cover letter) directly and succinctly what you’ve done, and why you think you would be a valuable member of our team, and help us continue to grow. We want to know why you are looking for an opportunity in this industry, and what motivates you. Include your resume, and send to JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING. Smart, passionate applicants with a great sense of humor, entrepreneurial drive and desire to work in fast-paced, small team environment are encouraged to apply. You must provide portfolio/samples of recent work, along with any context/description to be considered.

What We Offer

• Company-issued Macbook Air (or other work machine depending on what you need)
• Employer-sponsored health insurance plan
• Free gym membership at Canton Club
• Flexible work environment
• Championship ping pong
• Fun, open office environment in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood, close to the Can Company complex (Starbucks, Nalley Fresh, Safeway, Chesapeake Wine Company, Subway, Chipotle, etc.), 2 blocks from the water and 3 blocks from Patterson Park
• Free off-street parking

About Ainsley & Co.

Ainsley & Co. was founded in 2009 and is one of the fastest growing advertising and marketing firms in the Baltimore/Washington area. We believe that great ideas and honest communication will help our clients grow their businesses and allow Ainsley to develop a loyal client base. From our modest beginnings to the number of well-known companies in this area that we are proud to list as clients and friends, we’re the perfect place for individuals that are determined to do good work; become trusted partners to their clients by delivering big ideas; that want to be treated with respect; that want to be recognized for their achievements and dedication to growing our clients’ businesses; and that want the freedom and ability to provide the ideas and services that are in the best interests of our clients.

Ainsley & Co. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.