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Assistant Director of Photography (On-Call)

About Sheepscot Creative

Sheepscot Creative helps organizations communicate more effectively, internally and to the world. We serve nonprofits, foundations and public agencies exclusively—our clients deliver programs and services vital to the well-being of their communities. Areas of focus include sustainability, the outdoors, education and the arts. 

       We develop and execute communication strategies, build brands, design websites, manage campaigns and direct teams to achieve our clients’ organizational objectives. Video production often plays a role. And Sheepscot is growing. To support the increased demand for our services, we’re adding skilled assistant directors of photography for both ongoing and contract work.

About this position

Sheepscot Creative films a wide range of content, from live events and activities to testimonial interviews; we also capture footage of natural landscapes and built environments with handheld cameras and aerial systems. Many of our live-action videos combine original footage with animated graphics to help make complex information more accessible. Sheepscot’s videographers work with our creative team and account director to capture, edit and deliver compelling visual narratives.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the director, camera operators, audio engineers, and other crew members to plan and execute the collection of engaging, high-quality footage

  • Assist director and/or director of photography in determining the project's visual style

  • Engage video subjects and client teams with courtesy, curiosity and patience 

  • Operate professional camera equipment

  • Light interviews and other staged sets, indoors and out

  • Shoot with attention to detail and composition

  • Supervise second-camera personnel

  • Assist audio technicians in recording on-site sound

  • Scout locations as needed

  • Import, organize and backup footage according to Sheepscot Creative’s established protocols

Requirements

  • Demonstrated proficiency with digital video production equipment, systems and processes

  • Demonstrated camera operation skills under a variety of conditions

  • Demonstrated proficiency in lighting techniques and equipment

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Premiere and related Creative Cloud software

  • Personal transportation throughout the Portland metro area

Compensation

This on-call position is staffed on an ongoing basis. Pay runs up to $800/day, depending on duration and complexity of the shoot; and up to $550/day for 2nd camera operation. 

Application Process

Send your resume to jobs@sheepscotcreative.com along with a cover letter and a link to your reel or recent work samples. Please describe your interest and qualifications for the position, including equipment and software proficiencies. Include names and contact information for two professional references. 

We work with a lot of freelancers. If our work inspires you and seems like something you’d want to be part of, great. We welcome resumes and portfolios at jobs@sheepscotcreative.com.

Otherwise, you might connect on Instagram or LinkedIn and check back here for future opportunities.

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