Description:
Cape Media Center, a vibrant community media organization serving the Mid-Cape region, is seeking a creative and skilled Videographer/Video Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a strong technical background in video production, and a commitment to community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Videography and Field Production
- Cover community events, interviews, municipal activities, and local happenings throughout the Mid-Cape region.
- Operate professional video cameras and related production equipment in live and recorded settings.
- Capture high-quality video and audio with an eye for compelling storytelling, visual composition, and accuracy.
- Work independently and collaboratively during field productions.
Video Editing and Post-Production
- Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Produce polished short-form and long-form content for broadcast, social media, websites, and YouTube.
- Prepare finished programming for distribution on Cape Media Center’s television channels and digital platforms.
- Collaborate with staff to maintain consistent visual, technical, and narrative quality across all video content.
- Organize, manage, and archive video footage and completed projects.
Community Engagement and Education
- Interact professionally with residents, nonprofit organizations, community partners, town officials, and members of the public.
- Assist with video-production classes, workshops, and other educational programs.
- Provide technical assistance to community members and program producers as needed.
- Participate in planning sessions to identify meaningful stories that reflect local voices, organizations, events, and issues.
Scheduling & Flexibility:
- Must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday.
- Some evening and weekend assignments may be required based on community events and production schedules.
- Coordinate field-production logistics, equipment needs, and filming schedules with Cape Media Center staff.
Benefits:
- Medical & Dental Insurance – Cape Media Center pays 80% of premiums for individual plans and 50% for employee + one and family plans; coverage begins the first of the month after 30 days of employment
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability – 100% employer-paid income protection beginning after 30 days
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Life and AD&D Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage equal to one times annual salary
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Paid holidays plus generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
Bring your creativity, technical skill, and passion for community storytelling to Cape Media Center.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts, Communications, Film, or a related field
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Minimum three years of professional experience in:
- Professional editing experience using Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
- Live camera operation and field videography
- Video production in a deadline-driven environment
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Experience creating social media content and understanding platform-specific formatting and audience engagement.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate compelling stories through video.
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Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
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Ability to work professionally with community members, organizations, and public officials.
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Knowledge of the Mid-Cape region and its communities is strongly preferred
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Ability to lift, carry, set up, and transport video-production equipment
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Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively as part of a production team.
