Creative Services - Producer / Editor

Job Description

Who we are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the world’s leading full-service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in film, television, music, sports, theatre, video games, fashion, commercial endorsements, and digital content, and provide a range of strategic and marketing and consulting services to corporate clients.

The Role

CAA seeks a Producer / Editor for our in-house Creative Services department. In this role, they will report to the Head of Production, and work closely with the Project Manager, both based in Los Angeles. This person will have strong skills across photography, videography, and editing, and will utilize their arts education, professional experience, natural cinematic eye, and imagination to shoot, edit, refine and finish original content that supports business strategies. In addition to original corporate content, the Editors work on a range of projects including but not limited to; clip playlists, client and corporate sizzle reels, concept videos, web / social videos, video interstitials, motion graphics, sound editing, and special client projects.

Responsibilities

Meet with assistants, agents, executives and clients regarding photography and videography needs

Discuss needs with colleague, client or manager and advise on best plan to build out visual tools for internal or external needs using CAA’s exclusive pitching applications to secure business opportunities for clients, colleagues, and agency as a whole

Work in conjunction with Head of Production and Project Manager to produce, source, organize, edit, and archive corporate and client materials

Handle all aspects of production for a talking-head style interview

Create individualized plan to showcase client materials as described in requests using creative judgement, communicate with Project Manager and stakeholders, and address notes as needed

Bring unique point-of-view, trained eye, natural ability for pacing, education, and specialized skillsets to every request

Work independently without on-site production support, managing all aspects of photo and video set-up efficiently and within tight timelines

Event and portrait photography

Color correction and photo editing

Navigate multiple projects in various stages of production and post-production to completion

Brainstorm with creative team on upcoming projects or pitches

Managing individual workload via assigned Asana tickets

Live editing during special recorded events via Livestream Studio, on-site, or other platform

Stay up to date on latest video and photography trends and applications to continually improve skills

Troubleshoot and problem-solve using vast knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production best practices and software

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in film, video, media, production, photography, editing or a related field or relevant work experience

2+ years of professional experience working in a creative environment such as an agency, production company, post house, freelance editor or event production

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct on-camera interviews, provide constructive real-time feedback, and guide participants toward clear and authentic delivery

Show reel of videos showcasing impressive, original work, natural talent and imagination

Proven technical aptitude with audio, lighting, and camera gear

Portfolio of still photography, event photography, and / or portrait photography

Understanding of editing concepts around pacing, structure and emotion

Ability to set up lights, c-stands, backdrops

Personable and friendly, be an effective interviewer

Experience with live event videography including gimbal techniques, drone, etc.

Ability to set up editing projects, manage folder and file structures, work quickly and efficiently, and archive in line with established team workflow

Advanced knowledge of Lightroom, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve

Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts

Technical aptitude related to color profiles, operating systems, export settings, codecs and ability to troubleshoot computer issues with tech support as needed

Plugged into advancements in motion, animation, music and video, including ever-evolving social media formats and technology

Passion for your craft, desire to do more and always improve

Eye for detail, ability to carefully cross-reference notes to deliverables

Positive, hard-working, “can-do” client service attitude

Desire to be a part of an organization that values teamwork and taking care of each other

Location

This person will be based in the Nashville office.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $67,000 - $80,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.