Associate, Photo & Video Production

Description

TerraCycle Overview 

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.  

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.

Job Overview

The Photo & Video Associate plays an important role in the planning and execution of assigned video/photo production within the global Creative Department. The role requires interpreting briefs and managing multiple projects daily, while producing and post-producing high quality content for digital media, social, website, etc. This is a hands-on role that requires a video/photo production professional with appropriate industry experience who is highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to join our team of creative professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand creative briefs and participate in      kick-off meetings with the Marketing and Creative Teams to get project scope and produce all assigned video and photo assignments for the company (from pre- to post-production)
• Generate imaginative ideas aimed to solve business challenges and opportunities
• Think creatively among the production of multiple projects and suggest creative and feasible solutions to fit the needs of projects for in-house or on location shoots
• Lead on planning, organizing and executing video and photo shoots, including pre and postproduction coordination, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, booking and coordinating talent (models, voiceover, artists), transportation, locations, collecting props, etc.
• Be proficient in all aspects of production, including project management from start to finish
• Implement production templated workflows such as call sheets, production design bootlegs, storyboards, shooting boards, etc.
• Undertake offline and online video editing, and color grading
• Undertake photography, image processing and retouching
• Keeping up to date the global video library
• Work independently, and collaboratively with copywriting, marketing and operation teams to produce project goals and deliverables
• Maintain, operate and suggest capability improvements of the studio, and all lighting, sound, and image equipment

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in producing video and photo content 
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (namely Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop) and DaVinci Resolve
• Excellent knowledge of operating professional photo & video cameras (Canon C series + Canon DSLR, a plus), pre-production/planning, studio and field production, lighting/grip and digital still photography
• Familiarity with project management platforms, i.e. Wrike, a plus 
• A good understanding of motion graphics, graphic design and typography
• Technical expertise in videography and a comprehensive knowledge of industry trends and standards
• Proven capabilities in visual content production and post-production. 
• Resourceful and effective troubleshooter with willingness to make suggestions 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, responding quickly to changing priorities, problem solving and multitasking in rapidly changing environment
• Strong understanding of photo and video shoots best practices and procedures on set (studio or location) 
• Demonstrated skill set in digital video editing and photo retouching 
• Must be available for occasional travel across North America, and further abroad if necessary
• Online portfolio required for review demonstrating proven skills for this position 

Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days 
• 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days 
• Employee Assistance Program
• 22 PTO + 2 VTO + 9 paid holidays per year 
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Year-round Flex Fridays
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F 
• Casual office environment

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to  Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment.  At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships. 

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.