High Scale is hiring: Videographer in Los Angeles
High Scale, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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About High Scale
We’re High Scale — a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media. Imagine Amazon’s obsession with metrics meeting SpaceX’s audacious ambition—that’s the DNA behind everything we do. Our 120-person team of creatives, directors, editors, and strategists produces thousands of videos each week for the world’s top lifestyle, fashion, beauty, food, and DTC brands. With 50,000 sq. ft. of DTLA studios, 30+ sets, and a global network of creators, High Scale is growing fast—and we need a Videographer who can capture compelling, performance-driven content at scale.
Why This Role Matters
Video is the core of everything we produce. Your work directly fuels campaigns seen by millions across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Amazon, and TV. As our Videographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing visually powerful, brand-aligned footage that performs. You’ll partner with creative strategists, directors, set designers, and talent to bring ideas to life with precision, speed, and creative flair. Your footage doesn’t just tell stories—it drives results.
What You’ll Do
Capture High-Quality Video Content
Film product, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, food, and social content.
Execute a range of shooting styles—from fast-paced UGC to cinematic brand stories.
Ensure consistent visual quality across lighting, framing, movement, and performance.
Collaborate with creative & production teams: work with creative strategists and directors to execute shot lists and creative briefs.
Provide input during pre‑production on visual direction, lighting setups, and gear choices.
Adjust shooting style in real time based on performance data, creative needs, or client direction.
Execute lighting & camera setup: set up lighting for various environments (studio, on‑location, natural light); choose lenses, rigs, stabilizers, and accessories needed for each concept.
Optimize camera settings for social‑first, vertical, 4K, slow motion, and other formats.
Ensure on‑set efficiency: capture content quickly, cleanly, and with precision—especially for high‑volume shoots.
Maintain continuity across takes and scenes.
Troubleshoot technical challenges on the fly.
Innovate & elevate creative output: experiment with pacing, framing, movement, and shot techniques that increase engagement.
Identify trends in content creation and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Push the visual boundaries of social‑first advertising.
Who You Are
Experienced Videographer: 3–7 years shooting commercial, social media, or branded content.
Proficient with professional cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, etc.).
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of social‑first video work.
Fast, creative & agile: thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced studio environments and adapt instantly to creative direction and evolving project needs.
Technical & detail‑oriented: strong understanding of lighting, composition, color, and motion; comfortable troubleshooting gear, optimizing setups, and ensuring consistent quality.
Collaborative & communicative: work well with directors, talent, stylists, and production leads; translate creative direction into high‑impact footage without hand‑holding.
Results‑driven: understand how video performance influences engagement and KPIs; shoot with strategic intent—not just aesthetics.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive Compensation: $50,000/year
Growth opportunities: work across beauty, fashion, food, lifestyle, and top‑tier DTC brand campaigns.
Studio resources: access to world‑class sets, equipment, lighting, and production teams.
Relentless innovation culture: join a team that creates at scale, experiments constantly, and pushes the boundaries of social content every day.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry
Advertising Services
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In Summary: High Scale is a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media . Your work directly fuels campaigns seen by millions across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Amazon, and TV . As our Videographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing visually powerful, brand-aligned footage .
En Español: Acerca de High Scale We're High Scala es una agencia enfocada en el futuro y obsesionada con datos que revoluciona la publicidad de video en TV y redes sociales. Imagina la obsesión de Amazon por las métricas para cumplir con la ambición audaz de SpaceX, que es el ADN detrás de todo lo que hacemos. Nuestro equipo de 120 personas de creativos, directores, editores y estrategas produce miles de videos cada semana para las principales marcas mundiales de estilo de vida, moda, belleza, comida y DTC. Con 50.000 pies cuadrados de estudios DTLA, 30+ sets y una red global de creadores, High Scales está creciendo rápidamente y necesitamos un fotógrafo capaz de capturar contenido creativo basado en el rendimiento a escala. Sus imágenes no solo cuentan historias, sino que generan resultados. Qué hará para capturar contenido de vídeo de alta calidad Productos cinematográficos, estilo de vida, belleza, moda, comida y contenidos sociales. Realizar una variedad de estilos de disparo desde UGC acelerados hasta historias de marcas cinematográficas. Asegurar la calidad visual consistente a través de la iluminación, el marco, el movimiento y el rendimiento. Colaborar con equipos creativos y de producción: trabajar con estrategas y directores creativos para ejecutar listas de fotos y breves clips. Proporcionar información durante la pre-producción sobre productos visuales, configuraciones de luz y selecciones de engranajes. Ajustar un rango de disparos en tiempo real basado en los datos del desempeño, necesidades creativas o sin dirección. Ejecutir rápidamente la instalación de lámparas y luminarias para diversos entornos creativos (estudio, encadernamiento, movimientos ligeros); Optimización e interacción técnica; mejorar las capacidades de proyección de imagen, diseños y otros tipos de trabajo, así como desarrollar soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras y técnicas de comunicación, etc.
About High Scale
We’re High Scale — a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media. Imagine Amazon’s obsession with metrics meeting SpaceX’s audacious ambition—that’s the DNA behind everything we do. Our 120-person team of creatives, directors, editors, and strategists produces thousands of videos each week for the world’s top lifestyle, fashion, beauty, food, and DTC brands. With 50,000 sq. ft. of DTLA studios, 30+ sets, and a global network of creators, High Scale is growing fast—and we need a Videographer who can capture compelling, performance-driven content at scale.
Why This Role Matters
Video is the core of everything we produce. Your work directly fuels campaigns seen by millions across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Amazon, and TV. As our Videographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing visually powerful, brand-aligned footage that performs. You’ll partner with creative strategists, directors, set designers, and talent to bring ideas to life with precision, speed, and creative flair. Your footage doesn’t just tell stories—it drives results.
What You’ll Do
Capture High-Quality Video Content
Film product, lifestyle, beauty, fashion, food, and social content.
Execute a range of shooting styles—from fast-paced UGC to cinematic brand stories.
Ensure consistent visual quality across lighting, framing, movement, and performance.
Collaborate with creative & production teams: work with creative strategists and directors to execute shot lists and creative briefs.
Provide input during pre‑production on visual direction, lighting setups, and gear choices.
Adjust shooting style in real time based on performance data, creative needs, or client direction.
Execute lighting & camera setup: set up lighting for various environments (studio, on‑location, natural light); choose lenses, rigs, stabilizers, and accessories needed for each concept.
Optimize camera settings for social‑first, vertical, 4K, slow motion, and other formats.
Ensure on‑set efficiency: capture content quickly, cleanly, and with precision—especially for high‑volume shoots.
Maintain continuity across takes and scenes.
Troubleshoot technical challenges on the fly.
Innovate & elevate creative output: experiment with pacing, framing, movement, and shot techniques that increase engagement.
Identify trends in content creation and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Push the visual boundaries of social‑first advertising.
Who You Are
Experienced Videographer: 3–7 years shooting commercial, social media, or branded content.
Proficient with professional cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, etc.).
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of social‑first video work.
Fast, creative & agile: thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced studio environments and adapt instantly to creative direction and evolving project needs.
Technical & detail‑oriented: strong understanding of lighting, composition, color, and motion; comfortable troubleshooting gear, optimizing setups, and ensuring consistent quality.
Collaborative & communicative: work well with directors, talent, stylists, and production leads; translate creative direction into high‑impact footage without hand‑holding.
Results‑driven: understand how video performance influences engagement and KPIs; shoot with strategic intent—not just aesthetics.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive Compensation: $50,000/year
Growth opportunities: work across beauty, fashion, food, lifestyle, and top‑tier DTC brand campaigns.
Studio resources: access to world‑class sets, equipment, lighting, and production teams.
Relentless innovation culture: join a team that creates at scale, experiments constantly, and pushes the boundaries of social content every day.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry
Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at High Scale by 2x.
Get notified about new Videographer jobs in Los Angeles, CA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: High Scale is a future-focused, data-obsessed agency revolutionizing video advertising on TV and social media . Your work directly fuels campaigns seen by millions across TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Amazon, and TV . As our Videographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing visually powerful, brand-aligned footage .
En Español: Acerca de High Scale We're High Scala es una agencia enfocada en el futuro y obsesionada con datos que revoluciona la publicidad de video en TV y redes sociales. Imagina la obsesión de Amazon por las métricas para cumplir con la ambición audaz de SpaceX, que es el ADN detrás de todo lo que hacemos. Nuestro equipo de 120 personas de creativos, directores, editores y estrategas produce miles de videos cada semana para las principales marcas mundiales de estilo de vida, moda, belleza, comida y DTC. Con 50.000 pies cuadrados de estudios DTLA, 30+ sets y una red global de creadores, High Scales está creciendo rápidamente y necesitamos un fotógrafo capaz de capturar contenido creativo basado en el rendimiento a escala. Sus imágenes no solo cuentan historias, sino que generan resultados. Qué hará para capturar contenido de vídeo de alta calidad Productos cinematográficos, estilo de vida, belleza, moda, comida y contenidos sociales. Realizar una variedad de estilos de disparo desde UGC acelerados hasta historias de marcas cinematográficas. Asegurar la calidad visual consistente a través de la iluminación, el marco, el movimiento y el rendimiento. Colaborar con equipos creativos y de producción: trabajar con estrategas y directores creativos para ejecutar listas de fotos y breves clips. Proporcionar información durante la pre-producción sobre productos visuales, configuraciones de luz y selecciones de engranajes. Ajustar un rango de disparos en tiempo real basado en los datos del desempeño, necesidades creativas o sin dirección. Ejecutir rápidamente la instalación de lámparas y luminarias para diversos entornos creativos (estudio, encadernamiento, movimientos ligeros); Optimización e interacción técnica; mejorar las capacidades de proyección de imagen, diseños y otros tipos de trabajo, así como desarrollar soluciones tecnológicas innovadoras y técnicas de comunicación, etc.