Video Creator

Skillshare is a global learning community for creators. Anyone can take thousands of online classes or even teach a class themselves.

Skillshare is hiring an experienced, dedicated video professional to contribute to the creation of Skillshare content. This role runs the production gamut and will include concepting, planning, shooting, organizing footage, editing classes, promotional, and marketing material. This role works closely with our Education Production team to collaborate on the educational design of highly engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Additionally, the role will work with our Marketing Team to create the most shareable and creative educational content for social media. This is an opportunity to be involved in the growth of our company's content, which we believe will parallel other content creators such Vice, Vox, Buzzfeed, etc..

* Shoot digital cinema/DSLR * Prepare, sync, and package footage in a timely manner for outsourcing * Edit video long form and promotional material with quick turnarounds * Create graphic assets / comps for inclusion in videos * Foster a positive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally * Continuously explore cutting-edge, current, and unique production processes/procedures

The ideal candidate understands and is passionate about the Skillshare brand. (S)he believes the "sage on a stage" model of lecturing won't work online and is excited to develop a new model for the world's highest quality, most engaging online learning experiences. (S)he should have a proven track record of collaborating across teams as well as being obsessively organized, reliable, and incredibly detail-oriented. **REQUIREMENTS** * 2+ years in video production (full-time filming and/or editing) * A portfolio that demonstrates hands on experience in key areas of video/audio production and/or post-production * Must know in-depth editing techniques (prelaps, overlaps, VO, cutting on action, match cuts, etc.) * Strong familiarity with camera technologies (cinema cameras, DSLR, mirrorless) * Highly functional in Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong familiarity of the entire Adobe Creative Suite * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Experience working at a startup or within a team setting **MORE ABOUT YOU** * You have experience with shooting documentary / narrative / commercial content * You’ve got a passion for excellence. You want everything you deliver to be wow-worthy * You’re creative. You are willing and excited to experiment. You understand how creative people learn and do what they do * You’re solutions-obsessed. Always optimizing your strategy for maximum results * You're organized. Working in a rapid production environment, you have a process that works well with others * You have a deep respect for deadlines and accountability * You’re independent and take initiative. You never need to be followed up with * You’re committed to adapting to dynamic circumstances with a positive attitude. In fact, you love the fast-paced lifestyle