At Mad Genius, we aim to deliver the unexpected—for our clients and for one another. We do this by holding our values at the core of the decisions we make, choosing always to be creative, curious, competitive, collaborative, and courageous. Sound like the kind of place you want to work? Perfect. Read on...
What You’ll Do
As a cinematographer/producer, you will lead visual storytelling in the field while managing production logistics from planning through final shoot execution. You will work closely with internal creative and account teams to capture high-impact commercial video, aerial imagery, and still photography that align with client goals. On set, you will direct camera operations, manage lighting setups, supervise script coverage, and ensure productions remain organized, on schedule, and on budget. Mad Genius is looking for the best shooter slash producer…and not the other way around.
What You’ll Need
- Experience leading field and studio video capture, serving as the primary camera operator across commercial, corporate, and creative video productions.
- Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire), as well as the ability to execute aerial cinematography and drone capture.
- Photography skills to provide services for client campaigns, print/digital marketing assets, and behind-the-scenes content as needed.
- Ability to translate creative briefs and concepts into practical production plans, storyboards, camera movement plans, and shot lists.
- Proficiency coordinating on-set production logistics, including call sheets, schedule flows, location scouting, talent direction, and weather/travel considerations.
- History serving as script supervisor and visual director on set to guarantee narrative continuity, dialogue accuracy, and comprehensive shot coverage.
- Ability to reconcile production budgets, gear rentals, location fees, and hard costs before and after field shoots.
- Background in Identifying, sourcing, and managing additional freelance crew members (e.g., gaffers, audio engineers, hair/makeup, an, production assistants) as project scales dictate.
- Comfort partnering with the video production director and editing team to deliver organized media, footage logs, and clean handoffs for post-production.
- Know-how to maintain studio camera rigs, field packages, and lighting gear in coordination with the Video Tech.
This position is in-house or hybrid candidates. Fully remote candidates will not be considered at this time.