Videographer & Studio Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Film high-quality short-form, long-form, YouTube, podcast, educational, promotional, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Operate professional multi-camera setups, including Sony FX-series cameras and similar professional equipment.
• Set up and manage professional lighting, audio, cameras, lenses, monitors, and other production equipment.
• Maintain visual consistency across multiple filming environments.
• Work with Karlton and other talent to efficiently capture large volumes of content.
• Identify opportunities to capture additional content and B-roll during shoots, events, meetings, and travel.
• Assist with quality control of video content before publication.
• Collaborate with the media team on new filming styles, creative approaches, visual branding, and production improvements.

• Own the technical operation of Karlton's podcast studio.
• Prepare and operate multi-camera podcast recordings.
• Manage microphones, audio recording, lighting, framing, camera settings, media, and monitoring.
• Make sure every podcast recording is fully tested and production-ready before the guest arrives.
• Help create a comfortable and professional environment for podcast guests.
• Coordinate with the team to ensure podcast footage and audio are properly organized and delivered following each recording.

• Take ownership of the day-to-day organization and readiness of the studio.
• Keep cameras, lenses, microphones, lighting, batteries, memory cards, cables, and accessories organized and ready for use.
• Maintain equipment and identify problems before they interfere with production.
• Make sure batteries are charged, cards are prepared, settings are correct, equipment is returned to its proper location, and the studio is reset after shoots.
• Maintain an organized and professional production environment.
• Help develop and maintain production checklists, systems, and workflows.

• Manage the transfer, organization, backup, and storage of production footage.
• Maintain consistent folder structures and file naming conventions.
• Work within cloud and local storage systems including Dropbox, Google Drive, SSDs, and centralized media storage.
• Ensure footage is properly backed up and accessible to editors and other members of the media team.
• Maintain an organized archive so previously recorded content can be located quickly.

• Help manage the studio filming calendar.
• Coordinate with Karlton, internal talent, the media team, and other stakeholders regarding upcoming shoots.
• Make sure the correct content is prepared for each filming session.
• Coordinate studio availability, talent schedules, production requirements, and upcoming content needs.
• Communicate proactively when schedules, production needs, or priorities change.
• Work closely with copywriters, editors, social media team members, and leadership to keep production moving.

• Assist with outreach to potential podcast guests.
• Communicate professionally with guests, talent, representatives, and assistants.
• Coordinate scheduling and recording logistics.
• Send confirmations, recording details, location information, and other necessary communication.
• Follow up consistently and professionally when needed.
• Help maintain an organized pipeline of prospective, contacted, confirmed, and previously recorded guests.

• Prepare and manage travel production equipment.
• Film Karlton in changing environments outside of the studio.
• Capture high-quality content without requiring ideal production conditions.
• Recognize valuable content moments throughout the day.
• Manage batteries, storage, footage, backups, and equipment while traveling.
• Work professionally around executives, entrepreneurs, public figures, clients, and other high-level talent.
• Maintain discretion and good judgment regarding what should and should not be filmed.

Qualifications & Required Experience

• Significant professional videography and production experience.
• Strong experience with Sony professional camera systems, preferably including FX3, FX6, A7S III, or similar systems.
• Advanced understanding of camera settings, lenses, exposure, frame rates, picture profiles, color, lighting, and audio.
• Experience with professional multi-camera productions.
• Experience filming podcasts, interviews, YouTube content, and short-form social media content.
• Strong working knowledge of professional lighting and audio equipment.
• Experience working with high-volume content production.
• Strong organizational and file-management skills.
• Experience with platforms such as Notion, Slack, Frame.io, Dropbox, and Google Drive.
• Experience working directly with talent, executives, creators, or public-facing personalities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without constant supervision.
• A strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership.

Benefits

• Work from home
• Medical, dental, vision, life and voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays