SHOOTER / EDITOR HYBRID

Full Time
Brooklyn, NY

Role
HAPPYMONDAY is looking to add a talented Shooter/Editor hybrid to our team. The ideal candidate works within the Sony camera system and is proficient in operating a handheld gimbal such as the Ronin S2-3. You must have experience shooting at big live events, such as brand activations, music festivals, concerts, fashion shows, film premieres.

The hybrid creator needs a strong eye for social storytelling and to have a deep understanding of the social, mobile experience. It’s important that you are able to capture dynamic visuals that are cinematic yet vertical safe. This is not a film production role and we do not operate as traditional film production companies do. Our focus is on social content production and the role requires that you view each production through that lens.

It is essential that you are comfortable going into a production with a plan and strategy but operating as an independent shooter. We work in very fast paced environments where it is necessary that you be flexible and agile and pivot to tell the best story unfolding in front of you. 

The editing aspect of the role requires that you be proficient in Adobe Premiere and well-versed in all aspects of post-production. We are looking for a master storyteller who is able to translate footage in creative ways using a range of editing techniques. Given the fast paced nature of social media, you need to be comfortable with quick turnaround ranging from real time delivery to 24-48 hour timelines.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • All video capture as needed

  • Creating and following a shot list

  • Setup and breakdown of cameras and gear on site

  • Maintaining a positive, proactive, and professional attitude on set

  • Contributing to creative ideation

  • Research and implement solutions when faced with hardware issues

  • Staying on top of various industry trends and camera equipment 

  • Constantly introducing new and unique capture techniques to implement within our storytelling

  • Managing all aspects of post production from ingesting raw footage to deliver of final assets

  • Manage and maintain footage archives and backups

  • On-site DIT

  • Creating monthly and yearly recaps of agency work

Qualifications:

  • NYC based and fully vaccinated

  • Expert level knowledge of Adobe Premiere

  • Expert level understanding of Sony camera system

  • Expert level operating knowledge of handheld gimbal

  • Basic understanding of visual effects, motion graphics and color correction

  • Proficiency in After Effects is a plus

  • Enthusiasm towards your craft

  • Must follow direction well and be solution oriented

  • Strong eye for storytelling and stitching a narrative together in a fast paced environment 

  • Hungry, passionate, constantly learning and excited about storytelling and social media

  • Excited to ideate and spitball ideas and collaborate with a team

  • Organized, resourceful and prudent

  • Prompt and reliable with communication and emails

  • Able and willing to travel

  • Flexibility with schedule, may need to work on weekends based on project specific needs

Salary Range: $70,000-90,000

Who We Are

HAPPYMONDAY is a full-service content studio that specializes in telling stories across social media. We help global brands connect with audiences through content that is visually stunning and thoughtfully created for the mobile, social experience.

Our name, HAPPYMONDAY, reflects our ethos. Every day is special and every day is an opportunity for us to innovate and grow. We believe collaboration and contribution by everyone on the team is important in creating the best, most unique visual content out there. We’re excited about expanding the team with talented people who are obsessed with bringing projects to life, are hungry to learn and take a creative approach to problem solving. We encourage you to apply and show us what you’ve got. 

***Please note this role requires a trial period before a full time commitment.***