Job Description
The Videographer and Editor leads the visual execution of photography and video across all brand platforms—campaign, product, e-commerce, and social. This role serves as the lead photographer while also managing the in-house content team, freelance talent, and incoming external photography. Responsible for elevating visual storytelling and maintaining consistency across all output. This role bridges hands-on creative work with leadership, process, and production oversight. Success in this role means high-quality content, a streamlined studio operation, and a cohesive creative vision across all touchpoints.
This position reports to the Sr Director, Creative and is expected to work from the Adventure Sports platform headquarters in Irvine, CA.
As the Videographer and Editor, you will have an opportunity to:
- Serve as the lead studio photographer across product, campaign, and lifestyle shoots
- Manage the photo/video team, including photographers, videographers, producers, and studio assistants
- Direct the planning and execution of both in-house and on-location shoots
- Oversee all incoming third-party photography to ensure brand standards and usage rights are met
- Partner closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Marketing to align content with seasonal objectives
- Maintain consistency per Brand in visual quality, lighting, and composition across all brands
- Own equipment inventory, studio readiness, and shoot scheduling in collaboration with the Content Producer
- Mentor team members and provide creative feedback to elevate output across channels
- Stay up-to-date with photography and video trends, tools, and post-production workflows
- Ensure all final assets are delivered on time and properly organized for use across platforms
You have:
- 5+ years of experience in commercial or brand photography, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role
- Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Arts, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience)
- Expert-level knowledge of DSLR/mirrorless camera systems, lighting setups, and studio gear
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge and Capture One
- Working knowledge of video capture and post workflows is a plus
- Strong eye for composition, lighting, and visual storytelling
- Experience managing creative teams and external collaborators
- Familiarity with digital asset management and production tools (e.g., Capture One, Frame.io)
- Hands-on leader with strong creative vision and technical execution
- Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Passionate about photography, content creation, and creative innovation
- Ability to lift and transport photo/video equipment
- Availability for occasional travel and on-location shoots
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Pay Range:
Annual Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.
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