Casual Videographer

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Casual Videographer

CLASSIFICATION: Casual / As-Needed, Non-Exempt

DIVISION: Multimedia Productions

REPORTS TO: Director of Multimedia Productions

PAY: $25.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Casual Videographer provides professional video production support for WXXI television, radio, podcast, digital media, community engagement, and special event projects. This position is utilized on an as-needed basis to support field productions, studio productions, live events, and other content initiatives. The Casual Videographer is responsible for capturing high-quality video and audio, assisting with lighting and production setup, and contributing to the overall technical and visual quality of multimedia productions.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills, excellent visual storytelling abilities, and the flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings and weekends. Candidates must own and maintain professional-quality video and audio capture equipment suitable for broadcast, digital, and multimedia production assignments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Field and Studio Production
• Capture high-quality video and audio for television, digital, podcast, and multimedia productions.
• Operate professional broadcast and digital video cameras, lenses, audio equipment, and related production systems.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and other production staff to achieve the desired visual and technical quality of productions.
• Execute proper framing, composition, camera movement, and shot selection that support editorial and creative objectives.
• Set up and operate field and studio lighting to ensure technically sound and visually appealing productions.
• Record audio that meets professional broadcast and digital production standards.
• Support live and recorded productions in studio, remote, and field environments.
• Assist with multi-camera productions and special event coverage as assigned.

Post-Production

• Edit video content for television, digital platforms, social media, promotional projects, and other multimedia initiatives.
• Organize, manage, and archive video assets in accordance with established workflows and file management procedures.
• Perform basic color correction, audio adjustments, and media preparation for delivery.

Equipment and Operations

• Maintain a working knowledge of current video production equipment, software, and workflows.
• Operate WXXI-owned and personally owned professional production equipment as required to support production assignments and meet project needs.
• Follow established procedures for equipment handling, maintenance, storage, and security.
• Assist with production setup, breakdown, transportation, and organization of equipment.

Collaboration and Support

• Work effectively with production staff across departments to support content creation and special projects.
• Provide production support for community events, remote broadcasts, fundraising activities, and special initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with staff, guests, clients, and community partners.
• Perform other production-related duties as assigned.