JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Lead Videographer
Department: Creative Department
Reports To: Creative Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation Base Range: $72,000.00 - $91,000.00 Annually

WHO WE ARE:

REP designs world-class, innovative gym equipment that is sold around the world, and we are now expanding into apparel, supplements, athletes, and events. REP was established in 2012 by two brothers who shared a deep passion for fitness. From our humble beginnings of selling bumper plates out of a small garage, REP has experienced remarkable growth, now occupying over 300,000+ square feet of office and distribution space in the USA and internationally. With a dedicated team of over 180+ fitness enthusiasts, our mission is to “Improve Lives by Sharing our Passion for Strength.” Our commitment to innovation, customer service, and value sets us apart.
We believe in building a culture centered around fitness, so we specialize in outfitting home gyms, commercial gyms, and strength and conditioning facilities. Our dedication to excellence has been recognized many times - as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies; as Newsweek’s Reader’s Choice Best Exercise Equipment Brand; and as the most popular brand in the home gym market (with cost in mind) by Garage Gym Experiment. From Men’s Health to Self.com, Garage Gym Reviews, and Men’s Journal, REP’s products are consistently named the best in their class. We also boast impressive partnerships, such as providing F45’s functional racks worldwide. Our team works out together, and we regularly invite fitness superstars to join us. We organize fun challenges to test our limits - and the limits of our equipment.
At REP, we continue to grow and bring new opportunities for those who want to be a part of a winning team. We firmly believe that being surrounded by like-minded individuals fuels creative energy and fosters a fun and collaborative work environment. This role is based in our state-of-the-art headquarters with a bright, spacious, shared workspace; scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; and a kitchen always stocked with healthy snacks, protein powder, and coffee. We offer a hybrid work environment with a minimum of three days in the office, but there’s flexibility about which days and hours.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years cinematography experience; agency, studio, production company, or in-house teams experience.
• Experience in professional video production with a proven record of delivering high quality polished video content with a portfolio that showcases your skills.
• Experience working on set with, key grip, camera operators, production design, talent, etc.
• Experience with linear video editing platforms such as, Adobe Premier Pro, Davinci Resolve, Fusion, or Final Cut.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects, motion graphics, and keyframe animation.
• Experience with 3D in programs such as Maya, Cinema 4d, or Blender a plus.
• Strong knowledge and experience with all Adobe Suite (Mainly Illustrator, photoshop, and Audition).
• Experience working in the fitness or healthwellness industry a plus.
• Experience working on and executing large projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate the telephone, type and operate the computer and mouse. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
REP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, REP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

At REP Fitness the Lead Videographer is responsible for producing high-quality video content that enhances our brand, showcases our products, and drives engagement across digital platforms. Leading a team of videographers and editors, you will collaborate with the marketing, design, and product teams to create compelling visuals that align with our brand identity and resonate with our audience. From product showcases to brand campaigns and behind-the-scenes storytelling, your work will play a crucial role in shaping the online shopping experience and increasing conversion rates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Shoot, edit, and produce video content to be used for social media platforms, digital advertisements and internal branded content, ensuring proper formats, resolutions, and aspect ratios.
• Ideate creative video concepts that align strategically with marketing objectives, product launches and company initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with creative, marketing, and product teams to execute both short and long-form content such as hype videos, recap videos, vlogs and advertising campaigns.
• Creatively produces video content following the direction of the Creative Director given in outline, shot list, or creative briefs and records and/or tapes audio and video segments, edits raw video, designs digital video effects, and creates graphics as needed to create finished videos
• Direct talent, and contractors onset to efficiently execute creative concepts and maximize resources.

• Collaborate closely with the creative, marketing, and product teams to deliver quality video content that accurately showcases products and performs against key marketing metrics.Maintain a meticulous and organized video workflow across the entire production process from preproduction to post.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of videographers, editors, and freelancers, by providing feedback, direction, and mentorship to ensure content is up to quality and brand standards.
• Assigns work, trains, schedules, and oversees work of others.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Must have a firm understanding of all aspects of production, including production equipment, advanced lighting techniques, grip, multiple cameras/lenses, audio, directing talent and crew, and guiding the work from pre-production to post.
• A high level of self-motivation, commitment, and dedication.
• An understanding of all elements of producing a finished quality film or video (Includes Audio).
• Ability to collaborate well with other creative professionals to produce and provide high-quality finished and finalized products without ego.
• Ability to take constructive criticism and not be extremely attached to your work.
• Skill and ability to creatively plan and translate abstract concepts into effective visual form