Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer jobs in New Haven, CT

Camera Operator/Editor

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

For 29 years, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 85% of which are free.

Focused events in June range from world and nationally-renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area.

Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Haven’s culturally-rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Event.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist the Media Producer in production of a variety of video products for broadcasting, compression output, webcasting, video streaming, and digital distribution 
• Plans and performs video post-production tasks as assigned which may include:

• • • reviewing footage
    • making editorial decisions
    • video transcoding
    • editing rough cuts
    • audio adjustment
    • basic color correction
    • editing using Final Cut Pro software 

• transcode and make video products available in a variety of formats
• publish, organize, and optimize media on third party websites such as Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms 
• Operate sound and lights in-studio and camera switcher as assigned
• Operate ENG style cameras for IMAG and broadcast
• Spanish speaking editors strongly encouraged to apply!

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of video production 
• Strong knowledge of lighting and audio for video 
• Produce consistently amazing cinematography 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience with multi-camera video switchers 

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY 

(Training will be provided on Festival standard settings and operations for each platform) 

• Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Photoshop, Facebook Live, YouTube, Streamyard, Vimeo  

RELATIONSHIPS 

• Reports to the Media Producer 
• Key Communication with the Production Manager, Director of Marketing, Audio Designer & Audio Crew, Lighting Designer & Lighting Crew

CLASSIFICATION

Seasonal

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $20-$22/hour

Schedule: Part-Time in May (mostly weekends), Full-Time in June

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law.

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.