Senior Video Director/DP - BuildWitt

BuildWitt is on a mission:

BuildWitt exists to better the Dirt World (those who build and maintain society's essential infrastructure) by helping companies attract, train, and retain great people.

We do this through our ecosystem of offerings, which includes:

• BuildWitt Training: a custom-built software product (LMS) with more than 1,500 industry-specific training videos to help companies in the Dirt World create more productive and safer crews. 
• BuildWitt Creative: a full-service branding, marketing, web, and media agency that helps Dirt World companies grow their business with customized creative and marketing services.
• Dirt Word Summit: an annual 1,200 person event, hosted by BuildWitt, which brings our industry leaders together to network, share ideas, and be inspired. 
• BuildWitt Connect: a private membership platform where a peer group of growth-minded construction professionals can access expert-led coaching, resources, and events. 

As a team, we’re a close-knit, high-performing group that holds ourselves to a high standard and lives by our values. We take our mission and work seriously, but not so much ourselves—one of our values is Lighten Up. We have a collaborative culture that supports one another and embraces personal growth and ownership. 

How you will help us do that in this role:

Your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to tell the most authentic and captivating Dirt World stories out there through video, shining a light on the people of the industry, our clients, and the solutions BuildWitt offers. You're a content creator at heart, always looking for fresh ways to tell a story and connect with your audience. 

Your role will support the creative team, working with clients around the country to help them solve their biggest problem: hiring. 

As a senior video director, you'll collaborate closely with our art directors, copywriters, producers, and editors to execute their vision for our clients' videos. Types of projects include brand overviews, employee experiences, role spotlights, campaign videos, and career path overviews.

You will travel often—sometimes once a month, sometimes 3 times a month. It's dependent on the season and our work backlog.

The reality is this type of work and lifestyle is not for everyone, but it's a dream job for others. It requires a lot of travel to some rugged locations and job sites. If you're interested in pushing yourself, and seeing how the infrastructure of our country is made while actively contributing to the recruitment of the next generation of builders, submit your resume and a reel of recent work to be considered.

Key responsibilities:

• Have a deep understanding and knowledge of the Dirt World and our clients
• Work with our in-house creative team on developing video concepts that are aligned with our clients overall goals and creative direction.
• Take lead on execution of each video project from beginning to end, ensuring the team captures brand videos that align with the creative team's vision 
• Collaborate with the production team on all aspects of pre-production such as: video conceptualization, shot lists, pre-interviews with subject, shoot logistics, and gear rentals
• Direct and shoot video for a wide range of content like: brand stories, project highlights, testimonials, social content, and more
• Able to effectively lead interviews with our clients for videos as needed
• Work with the post-production team by providing production notes, shot lists, and live feedback through the post process
• Use our project management software (Monday.com) by keeping up with deadlines, posting project updates, and tracking time to projects
• Support with BuildWitt marketing projects as needed 

Required hard skills:

• Able to direct a small production crew or run solo shooting video while on active construction sites 
• Strong cinematography skills and a solid portfolio of story-driven brand work
• Comfortable and flexible with using different cameras, lighting setups, audio equipment, and rigs
• Proven track record guiding a project from pre-production through post-production
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud
• Comfortable with a Mac environment

Required soft skills:

• Storytelling is in your DNA
• You take command of video productions and lead your crew with confidence in the field
• Comfortable building relationships with our clients in the field
• Ability to take and provide feedback with grace
• Willingness to collaborate and support your team 
• Proactive and clear communication style 
• Natural curiosity and passion to continuously learn and sharpen your skills
• Humility to ask for help when needed and take out the trash when it’s full
• We’re a start-up and we all wear a lot of hats. Flexibility and a positive attitude are a must.
• Comfortable traveling often and juggling multiple projects at once

What’s in it for you:

• Dirty boots—see really cool massive earth-work, demolition, mining, and construction projects
• Work for a company that cares for, trusts, and empowers their people
• Remote work and flexible hours
• Competitive base salary
• Multiple healthcare options
• Affordable dental and vision plans
• Open PTO
• 401K Match, with vesting the quarter following your hire date

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.

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