Junior Photographer Videographer Job at Paperboys in Fredericksburg

Paperboys is a growing video and photo production company that specializes in high-end wedding videography and photography. We’re on a mission to make the best wedding films and photo galleries for the greatest couples out there, while growing professionally. We care about exceptional client care and making incredible content. Check out @paperboysfilms on IG to see for yourself.

Over the past TEN years, Paperboys has grown into one of the most sought after wedding videography and photography companies in the DMV and beyond. We are consummate creative professionals, who find profound joy in delivering an exceptional experience to our clients. We have found that the technical aspects of our particular workflow can be taught fairly easily. But integrity and a joyful demeanor are at the heart of what it takes to thrive at Paperboys.

We value teamwork and camaraderie. As the saying goes, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." The wedding video and photo industry is filled with sole proprietors. However, we have learned that this work is not just more manageable but it's also a lot more fun to do as a team. We sharpen each other, we push each other - and we're stronger for it.

Our office is a collaborative space where creative professionals thrive. We have weekly peer review sessions, team outings, and celebrations of big wins. Even as we grow, we remain close-knit and committed to supporting one another.

Whether your greatest strength is as a shooter, an editor, or in administration, you'll grow in each of these skillsets at Paperboys. And as Paperboys grows, so too will the opportunities for team members to grow into new and even more challenging roles.

Paperboys is growing and looking for a driven Junior Photographer Videographer.

About This Role

Your job is to assist your teammates (i.e. our Production Leads) in delivering over-and-above excellence to their clients. Broadly, this means filming and editing weddings. As a Junior Photographer Videographer, you will:

• Learn the "Paperboys Way" of shooting and editing, blazing your way through epic wedding highlight films, event films, and other content.
• Be an incredibly strong “Second Shooter” and Live Stream technician for wedding and corporate events.
• Act as a Lead Shooter for lower level events, and act as a SWING Lead Shooter on wedding days. If one of us goes down (illness, injury, spontaneous combustion), you're ready to hop in!

Advancement opportunities: This position is designed to equip the Junior Photographer Videographer with the skills and knowledge they need in order to ascend the ranks as a Production Lead. On average, our motivated Junior Photographer Videographer have earned promotions to this next level within 12 to 18 months of being at the company.

About You

You Want to Grow:

• This is an entry-level position ideal for someone with foundational skills in photo/video production looking to grow within the wedding videography and photography industry. Without exception, any team member that has come into the Paperboys fold has become a stronger shooter, a more efficient editor, and a more confident director and client care professional.
• A teammate goes down, a Second Shooter drops out, a couple books last-minute; you're ready to hop right in and save the day!
• Our work comes in waves, and during the peaks, it’s a lot! This job requires mental AND physical discipline to deliver on-time excellence to our clients.
• Live events are not for the faint of heart. They require thinking on your feet and, sometimes, being the calm in the storm for those around you.
• It’s your job to win over everyone - from the timid brides to the George friggin’ Clooney’s of the world.
• While most of our weddings are within the DMV (i.e. a 1-3 hour drive), our presence continues to grow in the New Jersey, New York, Georgia and Florida markets, and so our teammates travel to these destinations 5-10 times a year.

Your Life is Flexible:

• It sure would be awesome if folks got married on Tuesdays! Alas, what keeps us all gainfully employed is weekend work. You’re still guaranteed two days off per week, but on average they’ll land on Sunday and Monday.

Requirements

• A college degree in a related field.
• 1+ year experience in digital media.
• Experience with non-linear video editing (DaVinci a plus!) and/or Lightroom.

Important Stuff

• This is a salaried position | Generous vacation policy | Medical | Edible Floral Arrangements.
• Must be able to commute to the Paperboys office in Fredericksburg, VA at least once a week. Wednesday is our mandatory in-office team day.
• Submit your resume here on LinkedIn or send to Jordan Eberlein - jordan@paperboys.co.

We’re excited to meet new team members who share our passion for creating unforgettable wedding experiences.

To learn more about Paperboys and our culture, check us out here: www.paperboys.co

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology.
• Industries: Media Production.

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