Cinematographer Job at Tesla in Fremont

What to Expect

We areseekinga talented and experienced cinematographer to join our Video Content team based in Fremont, CA. The Video Content team works closely together to produce videos across our social, web,eventand global channels.The teamis responsible forcreating a wide variety of content including product launches, social posts, customerstoriesand more.Each member is passionately driven and has the necessary attitude to work effectively as part of a highly collaborative team as well as independently when needed.
The ideal candidateisable toeffectively set direction on larger shoots withmultiple people supporting the camera department, but just as comfortable with creating high quality work on their own in a run & gun setting with a nimble camera set up and noadditionalcamera support personnel.They should be confident shooting both in-studio and on-location.Theyare able totravel extensively as needed for shoots, highly creative, organized with attention to detail, a great communicator, a team player,flexibleand able to shift cinematography styles as needed to fit the project.
What You'll Do

Filminterview, documentary, lifestyle and product cinematography in a wide spectrum of settings such as on location car-to-car with natural light,in anoperational factory with environmental lighting,instudio with full control to create desired lighting, etc.
Manage and maintain the team's video, lighting and sound equipment, including preparing and packing equipment for shoots and unpacking after
Contribute to location research & scouting
Work together with producers to develop storyboards andshotliststhat best fit the needs of the video concept, and effectively estimate time needed for each set of shots
Manage picture vehicles & coordinatetransportationof vehicles to/from locations
Support the post-production team via post-shoot briefs and assistance in making selects
Coordinateprojects with third-party production vendors andmanage multiplein-house projectsin parallel from pre-production to post-production

What You'll Bring

3+years experienceas a cinematographer at an agency, video production company, in-house corporate video team, or freelance role
Professional experience with industry-standard cameras (RED,Sony,DJI, Canon, etc.), to achieve a desired look from a shot list
Experience with professional lighting setup
Background in automotive and lifestyle cinematography is preferred
Able to travel extensively for shoots, including on short notice
Ability to developvideonarratives and shot planning
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Drone cinematography capability preferred
Experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, especially Premiere Pro andwithDaVinci Resolve

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation $80,000 - $156,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.