About the job Freelance Event Videographer
FREELANCE EVENT VIDEOGRAPHER (SOCIAL)
EXTREME is a purpose driven company with a unique brand and community that lives at the intersection of adventure sports and entertainment. Our Vision is to drive positive change through extreme and adventure sports. This is realised through our integrated offer that encompasses strategy, design, development, and management of adventurous destinations, hotels and resorts, spectacular events, entertaining media, and engaging brand campaigns.
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced, organised and creative Freelance Sports/Event Videographer to capture and produce high-quality videos for various types of events. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for social first video production, storytelling, and creative problem solving.
Location: Various/Flexible
Key Responsibilities:
- Capture high-quality video footage of events for EXTREME.
- Collaborate with the EXTREME Team to understand the video requirements and vision.
- Plan shots, prepare equipment and liaise with any onsite tech.
- Edit and produce engaging event videos that follow brand guidelines, tell a compelling story and capture the essence and emotion of the event.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of social video formats, trends and best practices is key.
- Experience in filming live sports events, interviews and conferences.
- Proven experience in creating high-quality event videos that tell a story and capture emotion.
- Personal interest in EXTREME Sports.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative environment with the EXTREME team.
- Ability to deliver on tight deadlines and ensure the highest standards of attention to detail and quality.
- Owns professional-grade camera equipment, including stabilizers, tripods and microphones.
- Willingness to travel and sometimes on short notice.
- Proficient in professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Da Vinci Resolve, Final Cut, for video editing, colour grading, and sound editing. (Desired but not essential)
This is an ideal role for someone who wants to work as an independent contractor on a project-by-project basis, building their portfolio and honing their craft in event video production. Please submit your resume and work samples for consideration.