Videographer

This role is for a Videographer for Forterra Pest Control, a family-owned pest control company based in Dallas, Texas, USA.

This is a full-time, salary-based job where we are looking to build a long-term relationship. We are open to part-time people as well.

This individual will spend their time doing the following:
- Produce at least 2 videos per week on average
- Handle all aspects of video production, including ideation, script writing, editing, and post-production (actual filming will take place in the US)
- Write scripts and storyboards to plan and visualize video content
- Work closely with the Content Manager to integrate video content into the broader content strategy
- Provide feedback on footage including coaching and push for re-shoots
- Ensure the video content is optimized for various platforms, including website YouTube, and other social media
- Able to effectively cut and edit longer-form video into smaller chunks for social media posting
- Leverage AI tools to speed up production process
- MAJOR PLUS: ability to animate and insert animations into video post production

Requirements:
- Impeccable English skills (primarily in written form)
- Proficiency with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premier Pro)
- Proficiency with storyboarding, scripting, and concepting
- Ability to conduct research and ensure the right equipment is purchased and used
- Embrace of new technology like AI, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR)
- Understanding of the importance of tracking video marketing metrics
- Understanding of basic and advanced composition techniques
- Very detailed oriented and able to identify imperfections and quality issues in audio and video
- Understanding of the basics of social media and video hosting
- Has a personal website with a portfolio, as well as a personal YouTube channel - or can point to substantial body of work
- Familiarity with the principles of marketing and branding
- Experience using AI tools to speed up the creation process, but not needing to rely on them
- Strong, reliable internet connection
- Own Laptop and workspace
- Willingness to learn - tenacious to seeking and gaining knowledge and skills
- Independently motivated

Software needs:
- Video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premier Pro)
- Figma (or other design software)
- Animation software (e.g., Cartoon Animator 5)
- Social Media channels: YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram
- Google Workspace: Google Docs, Google Sheets

This is a position that is expected to be available during the "night shift" so that work hours are aligned with US and other international staff.

Pay is negotiable but is salary-based and will be paid twice per month via Wise.

In the subject line of your application, please include the word "PEST" as the very first word in order to be considered.