Videographer

Turn5 is one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce retailers in the Greater Philadelphia area.  Best known for our award-winning, e-commerce platforms, AmericanMuscle.com, ExtremeTerrain.com, and AmericanTrucks.com, we’ve been engaging muscle car, truck, and off-road enthusiasts with exceptional products, services, and experiences since 2004. With the acquisition of Eckler’s in 2022, a pioneer in classic car restoration & modification for over 60 years, Turn5’s catalog of brands has expanded to now offer aftermarket automotive products for vehicles as classic as the Model T.

Our purpose, however, extends beyond selling car parts. We have a commitment to creating meaningful customer experiences at every step of their journey. Whether it’s supplying a unique product that customizes the look and feel of their ride, providing thousands of educational videos for the DIYer or leveraging user generated content to inspire even the most experienced owner, we are obsessed with ensuring we reach as many like-minded gearheads across the globe.

Under the direction of the Video Floor Manager, the Videographer is responsible for shooting primarily product installs and “beauty” videos, on various types of automobiles, for Turn 5’s websites and YouTube channels. The Videographer will work closely with in house mechanic and hosts to cover detailed installs of products ranging from performance based to external appearance parts. The right candidate will be self-motivated and consistent to complete the tasks at hand. The Videographer also needs to understand the proper exposure, lighting combinations, color balance, proper audio and focus.

Year 1 is going to be about:

• Shooting high quality step-by-step product installs and product “beauty” shots on tripod, handheld or with jib or steady-cam.
• Directing video shoots and assisting talent with proper diction and on camera presence.
• Collaborating with install team to light and style/prop products for off and on-car shoots.
• Maintaining proper audio during shoots (lav mic on host as well as boom mic/on board mic etc).
• Open and re-package products efficiently.  
• Able to assist talent with proper diction and on camera presence.
• Able to assist the other Videographers during shoots.
• Maintains clean working video set

We can’t skip over some of the specific skills and experience we know are a “must” to be successful. So, we need you to have:

• 1-2 years of experience in a professional video environment.
• Excellent lighting techniques such as, but not limited to: floor and grid lighting for set and talent, product lighting (both on set and tabletop), lighting in field (outdoors with combination of natural light and set lights).
• Experience and understanding of Sony FS5, FS7 and DSLR cameras a must.
• Experience with 4k capable cameras.
• Must have experience shooting on tripod and handheld.  Experience shooting with jib, dolly, and steady-cam rig preferred.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver quality video in fast paced environment.
• Please provide a link to a reel of your work upon applying

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