Lead Videographer

**Job Description:**

**Lead Videographer**
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**Your Role on Our Team**

The **Lead Videographer** is responsible for overseeing the creation, production, and execution of high-quality video content that supports Milwaukee Tool’s brand and marketing initiatives. This role will lead video strategy, guide best practices, and ensure a consistent, high standard of storytelling across all video assets. The Lead Videographer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring innovative video content to life. This position reports to the Brand Marketing team.

***Please provide a link or attach a file to your portfolio or professional work with your application.***

**You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:**

* **Lead the planning, production, and execution** of high-quality video content, both in-studio and on location at construction sites, often under tight deadlines
* Develop compelling **video storytelling strategies** that align with brand and marketing objectives
* Capture and create engaging, content, including user testimonials, product application/performance videos, and short-form videos for social media
* Oversee **video quality control**, ensuring all content meets brand standards and maintains consistency
* **Provide creative direction** to internal teams and external partners, ensuring high-quality execution
* Edit and repurpose existing video content for various distribution channels
* Manage studio space and video equipment—maintain an organized inventory of necessary gear and recommend new tools for enhanced production quality
* Classify, organize, and archive raw video footage within established metadata standards
* Stay up to date with **industry trends, tools, and emerging video technologies** to drive innovation in video content

**The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:**

* **5+ years of experience in video production,** including shooting, editing, and project management
* Strong portfolio showcasing **high-quality video work and storytelling expertise**
* Experience leading video projects and providing **creative direction**
* Post-High School education preferred
* **Expert knowledge** of video and graphics editing software, DaVinci Resolve & Adobe Suite, including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop & Illustrator (for basic graphic needs)
* Extensive knowledge of **cameras, lighting, composition, and advanced video production techniques**
* Strong visual design sense with an understanding of **layout, composition, storyboarding, and editing**
* Excellent **time management, communication, and organizational skill**
* Strong **leadership skills** with a proven ability to manage projects, collaborate across teams, and guide external production partners
* Travel can be up to 30%

**We provide these great perks and benefits:**

* Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
* Generous 401 (K) savings plan
* Education assistance
* On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service · And many more, check out our benefits site [HERE](https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits).

*Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.*