Wedding Videographer/photographer

**Wedding Videographer/Photographer Edmonton**

**Edmonton Based Studio**:

- Freelance Wedding Videographer $25 per hour for a secondary videographer.
- 1 position open
- Freelance Wedding Photographer $25 per hour for a secondary photographer.
- 1 position open

**Jason Rout Photography Studios**
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Our studio is looking for a positive and dedicated team for Edmonton, one photographer team member and one videographer team member. As a team member for our studio, enthusiasm, superb customer service skills, and being a team player is key. A high degree of creativity paired with a strong understanding of image composition, technical lighting, and video technology is an asset. Also having the ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency is required. This is a growing part of our studio and we are looking for individuals that want to have the opportunity to be at the forefront of building an industry-leading wedding and portrait photography studio. A car, SUV, or truck vehicle is required to travel to different destinations.

**A little bit about us**:
We are a growing business that requires an individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are a small team with big dreams of growing our studio into not only a widely known hub of photography but also a teaching studio for other budding photographers. Since we have a small team with enormous dreams, it is important to find the key individual for this position who fits in with our culture and the key individual for this position not only fits in with our culture but is willing to work hard and help push us to new heights by providing new ideas and insights.

**PREFERRED CANDIDATE**:

- The learning curve for this position is 1-4 months (but that depends on your current skill level) as this position requires a solid understanding of our studio methodology and approach to photo/videographing weddings and events.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- (will include, but not limited to)
- Acute adherence to the studio’s brand and brand experience.
- Managing your equipment and helping with the primary setup and takedown from an event.
- Other duties are required.

**SKILL REQUIREMENTS**:

- The following is a list of the skills we would like you to be able to demonstrate.
- Punctual.
- Detail oriented.
- Self-starter, quick learner, and critical thinker.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong command of the English language both written and verbal.
- Experience managing high-value clients and their expectations.
- Have a professional attitude towards clients and other professionals.
- Proven video experience, specifically related to weddings and events.
- Current knowledge of the latest video trends, and technology.
- Ability to break down complex situations or problems.
- Ability to deliver positive, solution-based responses to customer inquiries.
- Ability to work with a high level of discretion and work independently.
- Ability to work systematically from a detailed pre-defined process workflow without missing steps or details.
- An understanding of photo terminology is an asset.

**EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS**:

- Have your reliable vehicle transportation (Must have this)
- While the following list would be nice for someone, we are willing to work with the right individual even if they don’t yet.
- have all the necessary gear.
- The following is a list of what you would most likely eventually need.

Photo/Videographers should have Full frame 4k video cameras able to take continuous video and a still camera able to take more than 18MP mirrorless or DSLR, and the below lens recommendations

24-70mm or 24-105mm lens

70-200mm lens

~70-300mm lens

35mm, 50mm or 85mm prime lens

Fluid head tripod for videography or equivalents, fast focus lenses required

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- While I strongly believe that the right attitude and mindset are the most important part of being successful in this position having the listed experience below is an asset.
- Videography Experience - 6 months to 1 year of experience.
- Having Photography and Videography experience is a bonus as we can offer both positions as they come up.

**WORKING HOURS & COMPENSATION**
- Work Hours: Depends on the project
- Type: Contract work.
- Work Days: Monday to Sunday, usually Saturday.
- Contracted Hours: Max of 12 hours per project day.
- Compensation: $25-$50/hour (Varies depending on primary or secondary position and the booked job)

**PERKS**:

- The first and most obvious one would be working with our amazing team
- The second which is almost as good would be free photography or video with our studio

**INTERVIEW & HIRING PROCESS**:
The hiring process will be conducted in three rounds.

**Round 1: Application**
- You must submit a cover letter, resume and professional portfolio of your work.
- In your cover letter, please tell me a little about yourself and why you are unique.
- Please also use the words
- ATTENTION to DETAIL as I have