Videographer
Job Title:
Videographer
Supervisor:
Music Director
Status:
Seasonal contract/1099 position
Duration:
July 15 – 31, 2024 (exact start/end dates subject to negotiation)
Job Overview
Festival Mozaic is a fast-paced, fun and vital community nonprofit organization that presents performances by internationally renowned classical musicians and crossover artists in venues throughout San Luis Obispo County, California. Now in it’s 53rd year, the 2024 Festival dates are July 18-27. The season will feature chamber music concerts, “Notable Encounter” interactive events, outdoor concerts, reception and dinners, free daytime recitals, and a large finale orchestra concert.
The Videographer is a key member of the Festival Mozaic team. The Videographer’s primary responsibilities are coordinating the Festival’s video capture efforts during the summer. This position will work very closely with Music Director Scott Yoo, and will also require interaction with the rest of the Festival Mozaic team including the Executive Director, General Manager, Technical Director and stagehands, House Manager, Recording Engineer, Festival photographers, volunteers, musicians, venue staff and other seasonal staff. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of DSLR photography and/or capture, editing, and multi-camera shoots. An interest in photography, video production, classical music and/or arts administration is also requested.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
PRIOR TO FESTIVAL
- With Music Director, create a calendar of videography needs/shot lists during Festival.
- Visit Festival venues as needed to plan shots, etc.
- Attend pre-Festival production meeting(s) and review master calendar with entire Festival team.
- Become familiar with Festival Mozaic equipment.
DURING FESTIVAL
- Direct all 2024 videography, including management of inventory, safe placement of cameras at assigned Festival events and concerts.
- Coordinate and transport video equipment to and from Festival events.
- Download video files, charge batteries, and change SD cards after each filmed event.
- Prepare concert video footage to be edited and assist with editing as necessary.
- Plan, shoot and edit content for Festival Mozaic’s social media outlets during Festival, including but not limited to concert performances, backstage interviews, interviews with patrons, and upcoming event previews.
- Coordinate and conduct backstage interviews with artists at rehearsals to add in during post-production for publication to YouTube.
AFTER FESTIVAL
- Download and organize all edited video files to external hard drives.
- Assist with the reorganization and restocking of supplies.
- Ensure all Festival video equipment is in working order. Return any rented/loaned video equipment.
As a small organization, all employees of Festival Mozaic are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Talents, & Abilities
- Knowledge of photography and/or videography and post-production required.
- Experience with digital cameras (DSLR) preferred.
- Experience with Google Drive, Dropbox, and/or other file sharing platforms required.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Some knowledge of or interest in classical music preferred.
- Exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail.
- Excellent people skills and strong customer-service ethos.
- Respect for a diversity of cultures.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate when driving personal vehicle on Festival-related business).
- Cell phone with text message and email capabilities required.
Confidentiality: All matters pertaining to operations, donors, patrons, volunteers, musicians and other Festival personnel must remain confidential.
Organization: Good time-management skills, attention to detail, and positive attitude. Ability to work independently and with a team and meet deadlines.
Coordination: Understand the relationship of all operational positions to each other, and their impact on the culture and meeting operational goals. Adjust actions on relation to others’ actions, i.e., collaboration and team work.
Mission: All employees are responsible for promoting the mission of the organization. All employees follow branding and communications standards established for the organization.
Compensation
- Honorarium commensurate with experience, approximately $1,500-$2,000.
- Housing in a private home for duration of employment (if required).
- Mileage will be reimbursed when driving personal vehicle according to IRS guidelines.
- Free admission to all Festival Mozaic events.
- Some meals and snacks provided.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, climb stairs, ability to see well in semi-darkness. Must be able to work long hours during Festival – evenings and weekends are required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Solitary and team-work settings; noise level ranges from quiet to loud; some outdoor events in varying temperatures.
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your interest and qualification via email to:
David George, General Manager
No phone calls please.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.