Assistant Videographer & Editor, People Content

About the role

• Assistant Videographer & Editor, People Content | Tesla (People)
• Location: Palo Alto, California | Req ID: 279683 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The People Content team is seeking an Assistant Videographer & Editor to join us, based in Palo Alto. You will be responsible for assisting with the creative and logistical aspects of video and photography projects covering the full range of Tesla products, priorities, programs, policies, and protocols, with a particular focus on HR/Recruiting. You will help research, film, record, edit, and pitch content (e.g., videos, photo shoots, podcasts, etc.). This is an opportunity to help tell Tesla’s story and drive our message to build a world of amazing abundance.

What You'll Do

• Shoot photo and video, and design effective shots as a camera operator and photographer
• Operate modern camera editing equipment to meet high-demand creative needs
• Cull footage and handle post-production, including editing, color grading and transcoding for final delivery, in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier or DaVinci Resolve (preferred)
• Plan, pitch and run multiple shoots at once, from single-day jobs to multi-week productions, locally and out of state
• Communicate clearly with your team, provide feedback and act on stakeholders’ requests
• Deliver on time with available resources while meeting Tesla’s standards and advancing the brand
• Drone operation, audio recording and mixing are a plus

What You'll Bring

• 4+ years of experience filming, photographing and editing, with fundamental cinematography training: a strong sense of composition, camera movement and lighting, plus knowledge of camera and lens settings (RAW and LOG formats, IS, shutter angle, resolution, frame rates)
• Corporate videography and editing experience working within brand guidelines
• Ability to conduct on-camera interviews and set up microphone recordings
• Ability to develop creative video and photo concepts that advance People Content’s priorities, iterate on stakeholder feedback and plan shoots for execution
• Proficiency editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro, including basic color grading and sound design, plus an understanding of DIT workflow
• A positive attitude with a bias for action (pitching creative ideas and working through ambiguity), availability to work in the office five days a week, and a passion for our mission of building a world of amazing abundance.
• A demo reel or portfolio of your work

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation$64,000 - $96,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.