Sr. Cinematographer

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Sr. Cinematographer. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

Main Objective:  

The Sr. Cinematographer serves as a camera operator and editor for Arthrex, Inc.’s medical education, training, and promotional content.

Essential Functions:

• Operate camera, audio and lighting equipment used to produce high-quality, digital media that educates our audiences. 
• Post-produce content for final delivery. 
• Repurpose video content into multiple digital formats. 
• Develop and document media production tools and best practices.  
• Follow standards and guidelines for consistent corporate identity. 
• Maintain project status within Arthrex project management systems. 
• Offload all media into appropriate storage locations and verify media transferred successfully as well as provide quality control for all recorded footage. 
• Maintain all files in digital asset management system. 
• Operate a motorized camera jib. 
• Produce segments shot on a various DSLR and cinema format cameras. 
• Availability to work weekends when necessary. 
• Execute pre-production planning and communicate plan with Producer. 
• Supervise crew and talent for in-house and off-site productions 
• Edit complex, high-profile projects as defined by Producer 
• Define scope of project and develop shotlists 
• Schedule crew and equipment 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 10 years of related experience required or Associates Degree plus 6 years of related experience required. 
• 4 years of experience in Adobe Premiere Pro editing and content creation required. 

Skills:

• Ability to work on a variety of items daily. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 
• Self-starter and can work autonomously. 
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements. 
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. 
• Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures. 
• Ability to work well with a variety of team members to represent the design viewpoint effectively in a collaborative work environment.  
• Regularly contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.   
• Considered expert in field within the organization. 
• Understands business needs and develops solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.  Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives. 
• Work is performed without appreciable direction.   
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.   
• Adept working knowledge of industry-standard camera equipment, camera lenses, audio, and lighting equipment.  
• Proficient with After Effects, Prelude, Photoshop, and Apple Operating Systems. 
• Knowledgeable of best practices for studio and field production workflow. 
• Expert knowledge of composition. 
• Expert knowledge of lighting and lighting techniques. 
• Expert knowledge of camera and lens settings and theory like RAW and LOG recording formats, sensor size, ISO, aperture, shutter angle, resolution, frame rate, and white balance. 
• Knowledge of imaging pipelines which includes sending a signal to monitors through Tx/Rx and applying in camera LUTs. 
• Red and Canon Cinema camera experience required. 
• Expert knowledge of audio and audio recording techniques. 
• Expert knowledge of green screen and keying techniques. 
• Knowledgeable of best practices for post-production workflow. 
• Expert knowledge in the use of Adobe CC applications. 
• Expert knowledge of color correction and stylized grading. 
• DaVinci Resolve experience required. 
• Ability to mix multitrack audio projects. 
• Ability to repair and enhance audio. 
• Working knowledge of anatomy and anatomical terms of location. 
• Knowledge of orthopedic surgery principles, theories, and products necessary. 
• Actively utilizes project management and communication skills. 
• Advanced ability to direct on camera talent. 
• Travel up to 20%

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Meet regularly with the production team to ensure all projects stay on track and meet assigned deadlines 
• Interview and hire a team of production professionals 
• Supervise, coordinate, mentor, and train production personnel 
• Provide performance reviews, appraise performance, and resolve conflict 
• Set goals and objectives for team members and act as a visionary and coach 
• Provide AVT leadership with regular reports on project status 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training: 

Ability to work well with a variety of team members to represent the design viewpoint effectively in a collaborative work environment. Contribute creative solutions in a productive and positive manner.  

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills: 

Position requires a knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Prelude, Photoshop, as well as the Apple operating system. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.