Camera & Video technician

We are looking for a full time Camera & Video technician to join the team at a growing small to medium sized agency. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to deliver brand activations, whilst shaping the agency and making Flashmat / Lighthouse the ‘stand-out’ in the industry.

The Technician role focuses on the technical aspects of events, activations and projects with high-profile clients. You will be responsible for delivering end to end technical aspects on projects from concept through production to delivery, with successful execution, working closely within a team.

This role is ideal for an individual with a technical and photographic / videography background, with a strong interest in creative / social media, with strong organisation and communication skills, who will drive projects forward in a fast-paced and creative environment.

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www.lighthousestudio.io // @lighthousestudio.io

www.flashmat.co.uk

Job title: Camera & Video technician

Summary

• Full technical production and ‘end to end’ event / project delivery; showing hands-on abilities with cameras, photographic kit and software
• Working closely with the production team to achieve a client project with a technical and problem-solving mindset; showing strong initiative, leadership qualities, communication skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
• This role suits an individual who is ready to get stuck in; hungry to broaden their knowledge in photography and videography and grow their experience in event tech. You will be working on a diverse range of exciting projects

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up the tech needed to deliver successful and seamless activations
• Managing photographic and computer / Apple equipment
• Ability to learn photographic and videographic software (mostly Apple IoS based)
• Ensuring equipment is fully tested and prepped
• Maintenance of equipment: repair works including painting, drilling, fixing
• Ensuring software is updated
• Researching into new technologies and setups; taking on unfamiliar projects
• Offering creative input with projects and within team discussions
• Helping out with design work
• Maintaining a high level of organisation; actioning tasks, having a detailed plan of action each day, supporting line manager; and working with the events team to ensure deadlines are met
• Creating detailed tech journeys: Identifying pressure points and problem solving
• Managing expectations; setting realistic goals and providing updates to the team
• Performing admin tasks: keeping inventory up to date and re-ordering stock
• Confident meeting clients in person and attending site visits/ setting up for events and report to your manager
• Offering technical support (to clients and booth hosts on-site)
• Providing training to booth hosts

Requirements

• Essential
• Experience in photography, videography
• Experience handling camera, lighting and sound equipment
• Experience in the event industry
• Aptitude for tech / software
• Knowledge about Wifi / networking
• At least 2+ years’ experience working in a similar role within a company
• Commuting to Hackney 5 days a week (Mon-Fri; 9:00 – 17:30)
• Attending events / locations out of hours
• Ability to do remote maintenance out of office hours

Desired

• Knowledge of Adobe packages (photoshop, In design, illustrator)
• Videography
• Active user of or knowledge about Social media and marketing

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Commercially minded (an interest in working with brands and agencies on diverse briefs)
• Excellent communication skills
• Using initiative to problem solve
• Ability to keep a clear head in high-stress situations
• Interest in
• Very organised and ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to take constructive criticism and apply it positively
• Team player
• Pro-active, positive and 'can do’ attitude
• Adaptability and flexibility within a fast- paced industry
• Computer literate – IoS, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Gmail and Google Drive
• Knowledge of cameras and photography / videography
• Set build knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Being part of a B-Corp company; we are legally committed to being a socially and environmentally responsible company
• Cycle scheme (https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/)
• Flexi-time
• Breastfeeding policy
• Work-from-home policy (where appropriate)
• Training opportunities within allocated budget
• Social and team building events throughout the year
• Office located in a exciting building space with other creative companies and comfortable / sociable communal areas
• Sustainable environmental and supplier policies

About Flashmat / Lighthouse

Flashmat is a B-Corp photo experiences and content agency producing live events and activations for global brands. Our sister agency Lighthouse, also a B-Corp, specialises in digital experiences and content.

www.flashmat.co.uk

www.lighthousestudio.io // @lighthousestudio.io