Assistant Videographer & Editor, People Content

What to Expect
The People Content team is seeking an Assistant Videographer & Editor to join us, based in Palo Alto. You will be responsible for assisting with the creative and logistical aspects of video and photography projects covering the full range of Tesla products, priorities, programs, policies, and protocols, with a particular focus on HR/Recruiting. You will help research, film, record, edit, and pitch content (e.g., videos, photo shoots, podcasts, etc.). This is an opportunity to help tell Tesla’s story and drive our message to build a world of amazing abundance.
What You’ll Do

• Shoot photo and video, and design effective shots as a camera operator and photographer
• Operate modern camera editing equipment to meet high-demand creative needs
• Cull footage and handle post-production, including editing, color grading and transcoding for final delivery, in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier or Da Vinci Resolve (preferred)
• Plan, pitch and run multiple shoots at once, from single-day jobs to multi-week productions, locally and out of state
• Communicate clearly with your team, provide feedback and act on stakeholders’ requests
• Deliver on time with available resources while meeting Tesla’s standards and advancing the brand
• Drone operation, audio recording and mixing are a plus

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of experience filming, photographing and editing, with fundamental cinematography training: a strong sense of composition, camera movement and lighting, plus knowledge of camera and lens settings (RAW and LOG formats, IS, shutter angle, resolution, frame rates)
• Ability to conduct on-camera interviews and set up microphone recordings
• Ability to develop creative video and photo concepts that advance People Content’s priorities, iterate on stakeholder feedback and plan shoots for execution
• Proficiency editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro, including basic color grading and sound design, plus an understanding of DIT workflow
• A positive attitude with a bias for action, pitching creative ideas and working through ambiguity. Availability to work in the office five days a week
• A passion for our mission of building a world of amazing abundance
• A demo reel or portfolio of your work