Description
ABOUT USCulture Trip is one of the Internet's fastest-growing media start-ups, attracting 4 million monthly readers and 1 million social media followers. Currently operating in over 100 countries around the world, we also have major offices in London, NYC and Tel Aviv. We're passionate about bringing compelling content to every corner of the world through our global community of writers, videographers and photographers. We won UK Website of the Year Award for Arts & Culture (2014) and were named one of 25 UK Tech Companies to Watch (2013).
Culture Trip has already attracted a strong base of writers and contributors, a top team of engineers in Tel Aviv and has two senior Google executives on its Board - Dr Nelson Mattos and Yariv Adan. With heavyweight backers in the US and Europe, we are set for explosive growth and are going through a major recruitment drive for our editorial, commercial, technology and social teams around the world. Our vision is bold: we aim to create the world's largest media company, powered by a global community and cutting-edge technology. The company adopts a mobile-first UX strategy
ABOUT YOU
We are looking to film local content covering travel, food, art, culture and more around the world.
This is a great opportunity for an entry-level videographer looking to build up their portfolio of work, shooting creative, engaging and entertaining stories.
You will be remotely managed by a Culture Trip Video Commissioner based in our London office and we will also service all post-production.
Please note the successful candidate must own and operate their own video and audio equipment (see approved devices below).
- Canon 5DMk3, Nikon D800, Panasonic GH4 or Sony A7s or similar.
- Other optional devices: GoPro HERO4 onwards, DJI Osmo, DJI Drone series.
- If your camera is not listed above, please state the make and model in your cover letter along with an example of previous work.
We are looking for video content creators based in the following locations:-
Europe
- Paris
- Rome/Milan
- Barcelona
- Scandinavia
Asia/Oceania
- Sydney/Melbourne
- Shanghai/Beijing
- Mumbai/New Delhi
- New Zealand
- Philippines
Africa
- Cape Town/Johannesburg
- Lagos
- Nairobi
- Gambia
America(s)
- Mexico City
- Rio de Janeiro/Sao Paulo
- Cuba
- Caribbean Islands
- Toronto/Montreal
- New Orleans
Middle East
- Tel Aviv/Jerusalem
- Dubai/UAE
If your location is not specified, please get in touch and we will consider applications on a case by case basis. Alternatively if you are travelling to an interesting or remote location, we would also like to hear from you.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Film across various locations in your city.
- Respond to video briefs on a regular basis.
- Upload video files to our cloud server once filming is complete.
- Follow Culture Trip's style guide in the production of all content.
- Ensure the regular, consistent submission of all content on a schedule agreed upon with your assigned Video Commissioner
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with filming video content, either as a videographer or content creator.
- A showreel or links to previous video work.
- Previous experience conducting on-camera interviews is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of specific locations or areas within your city, state, or country.
- Familiarity with current trends in video content production.
- Ability to work quickly yet effectively, filming a large amount of quality content to tight deadlines.
IDEAL PROFILE
- A creative eye with attention to detail.
- Ability to work diligently and independently.
- Receptive to guidance and feedback, delivered by your assigned Commissioner.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email us on the address below, attaching your CV, a short cover letter and your showreel or links to your portfolio.
In your cover letter, make sure to indicate which city/country you are based in and what filming device(s) you use.
Please also state your current freelance rate. Make sure you include 'Freelance Videographer [location]' in the subject line (make sure to state your location).
Please note we will not be considering incomplete applications. We are currently accepting applications.