Videographer

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or link) here.

KERTIS is a creative agency in Louisville, Kentucky, founded with the belief that human connection inspires action. Our team of strategists, filmmakers, photographers, writers, and designers make beautiful, honest, and thoughtful work that amplifies ideas worth sharing. 

We are committed to telling the stories of people, organizations, and brands that make our communities more livable, equitable, and interesting. KERTIS employs a narrative-based strategy to guide creative work for a diverse spectrum of clients. Our work is strategic and is often expressed visually and in an authentic voice.

We are adding a Videographer to our team, someone with an innate talent for storytelling and the ability to build content in a creative and compelling way. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits (see below). Contract hires will also be considered.

Who is a Videographer?

KERTIS Videographers are technically skilled and creatively-minded in their approach to our diverse video projects, including documentary shoots, commercial campaigns, and corporate and online content.

KERTIS Videographers have a discerning eye for lighting, composition, and the ability to maintain a consistent look.  They think on their feet to keep an eye out for unexpected moments and details to capture. They also occasionally take on editing responsibilities for short, quick turnaround projects.

What does a Videographer do at KERTIS?

In collaboration with the creative director, producer, and editor, videographers help determine a video’s look and feel to execute its creative storytelling vision, ensuring our deliverables meet client goals, creative concepts, and KERTIS standards.

KERTIS videographers adapt to a range of filming environments—studio-style setups, field locations, and live events.

They research and vet new equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and stay up to date on evolving film techniques and trends.

KERTIS Videographers display flexibility, creativity, diplomacy, and confidence under pressure. 

Responsibilities

  • Engage in ideation workshops and pre-production meetings to determine the visual approach and needs of a project

  • Create shot lists for each shoot and develop storyboards as needed 

  • Determine and set up framing and lighting for interview subjects

  • Film high-quality b-roll footage via tripod, gimbal, dolly or handheld production

  • Capture drone footage with FAA Part 107 certification (KERTIS provided)

  • Monitor audio to ensure quality and clarity

  • Shoot occasional documentary and editorial still photography

  • Provide practical and creative input to producers and other crew members during production

  • Participate in post-production meetings to give insight into the content gathered during production

  • Occasionally create rough and final edits for short-form projects

  • Export and upload deliverables for client review

  • Archive projects according to established workflows

  • Organize and maintain production equipment

Skills & Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience operating digital cinema cameras and DSLR/mirrorless cameras

  • An eye for creative framing and cinematic filming techniques

  • Knowledge of lighting techniques for interviews and stylistic settings

  • Ability to capture high-quality audio using wired microphones and wireless audio systems

  • Strong narrative storytelling skills

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or other NLE’s

  • Organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments

  • Creative problem-solving & critical-thinking skills

  • Self-motivated & open-minded to give and receive constructive feedback

  • Diplomatic and supportive attitude  

  • Community & globally minded

  • Availability to work occasional nights/weekends and travel out of town for up to 7 days

Salary + Benefits

$50-60k Base Compensation depending on experience / skill level

  • Louisville based position but we have a hybrid working environment

  • Medical + Dental + Vision (50% of employee premium covered)

  • Long term disability + life insurance 

  • Cell phone reimbursement ($50 monthly, distributed quarterly)

  • 401K matching up to 4% (eligible after 1st year) 

  • 18 paid vacation days, plus additional company holidays

  • Family Leave for Primary & Secondary caregivers when welcoming a new child

  • Profit share per quarter (starting from hire date)

  • A strong company culture that ensures values alignment and a highly collaborative team

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and work examples HERE. We understand that this role may have other titles in the industry, so please include a relevant portfolio or examples of experience in a similar role. Applications submitted without work examples will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The KERTIS workplace is one in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and use each person’s talents and strengths.

We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all team members.

Because we value the diversity of the people we hire and work with, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.