Associate Videographer - Sports Warehouse - San Luis Obispo, CA

Description

• •Employment Type: Full-Time
• •Hiring Range: $20–$24 per hour, depending on experience
• •Schedule: Monday–Friday
• •Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (16-28 hours per week)
• •Location: San Luis Obispo, CA; On-site (No remote or hybrid option)

Want to build a reel full of real athletes, real gear, and real stories? Our Photo and Video team creates content for multiple specialty sports brands, from tennis and running to bass fishing, hockey, skateboarding, inline skating, and horseback riding. As an Associate Videographer, you'll shoot and edit content that reaches passionate athletes around the world, working in our studio, on location, and occasionally on the road.

This role is a great fit for someone with 1 to 3 years of shooting and editing experience who wants to grow alongside a large, experienced creative team.

About Us

We're more than an e-commerce retailer - we're a destination for athletes, adventurers, and sports enthusiasts. Sports Warehouse offers a carefully curated selection of gear and equipment across tennis, pickleball, padel, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our goal is simple: help every customer find the right products with expert guidance, exceptional service, and a shopping experience that keeps them coming back.

At Sports Warehouse, we're always looking for motivated, dependable people who are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and for one another. Whether your strengths are in customer service, warehouse operations, technology, marketing, merchandising, or another area of the business, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We believe great people make great teams. If you're eager to make an impact and help connect athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with the products they love, we'd love to hear from you.

The Sports Warehouse Family of Brands

Tennis Warehouse

Pickleball Warehouse

Padel Warehouse

Running Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse

Ice Warehouse

Inline Warehouse

Derby Warehouse

Riding Warehouse

Skate Warehouse

TYPTI Warehouse

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• •Life insurance*

Time Off

• •Paid vacation*
• •Paid sick time

Financial Benefits

• •401(k) retirement plan
• •Profit-sharing program

Workplace Perks

• •Employee discounts across all Sports Warehouse brands
• •Complimentary access to our on-site fitness facility
• •Career growth and development opportunities
• •Employee appreciation events and team celebrations

*Available to eligible full-time employees.

Associate Videographer

The Associate Videographer serves as an essential part of the storytelling function, supporting the video production needs of Sports Warehouse. This position assists with obtaining footage, assembling, editing, using graphics, and producing final videos. The Associate Videographer is responsible for capturing video of product ranging from hard goods, apparel, and accessories or people representing or on behalf of the companies within Sports Warehouse. Videos may be shot in studio, with props, on talent, or outdoors depending on project requirements. They are expected to utilize their understanding of camera mechanics, shot composition, and lighting techniques to capture the best video possible requiring the least amount of post-production work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• •Shoot and edit video for multiple Sports Warehouse companies by assembling recorded raw material into a finished product suitable for broadcast through web and television. The material may consist of camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics, and/or special effects.
• •Effectively direct talent on shoots to ensure a desired outcome.
• •Select colors, fonts, images, and layouts based on brand guidelines.
• •Manage multiple projects within design specs and budget restrictions.
• •Convey accurate messaging for the project through the footage shot and the edit produced.
• •Communicate and collaborate with Sports Warehouse teams in creating unique video marketing material.
• •Assist Camera Operators in studio and/or on location as needed.

Requirements

• •Ability to work with Mac OS 13 or later.
• •Proficient with Sony camera equipment and lenses a plus.
• •Proficient in Adobe Premiere CC.
• •Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CC a plus.
• •Proficient in Adobe After Effects CC a plus.
• •Able to problem solve creatively.
• •Able to function as part of a team, having a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• •Able to color correct video footage.
• •Understand visual storytelling techniques across a variety of platforms.
• •The ability to tell a story utilizing video footage shot in studio and/or on location using people or product as subject matter.
• •Possess the knowledge of video formats and compression.
• •Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple duties in a dynamic environment.
• •Able to navigate the internet and utilize online resources.
• •Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for video shoots.
• •Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• •Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications.
• •Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.
• •Demonstrate active listening skills.
• •Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation.
• •Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions.
• •Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• •Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• •Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines.
• •Excellent organizational skills.
• •Maintain focus and attention to detail effectively.
• •Work independently and remain motivated.
• •Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively.
• •Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing actively within a team.
• •Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• •Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• •Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.
• •Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures.
• •Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner.
• •Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a fast-paced professional office environment. This is an inclusive and team-oriented environment, where communication and collaboration are key. The environment is designed to promote both focused work and creative brainstorming. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers/tablets. This role routinely uses professional photo and video equipment. The role may require working on location, both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in varying weather conditions. Travel via vehicle or plane may be required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• •Primarily sit for extended periods in addition to occasional moving throughout the building to perform essential job duties, including standing and walking.
• •Regularly use hands, wrists, fingers, and arms to operate computers, tablets, phones and other technology or equipment (such as photo & video equipment) necessary to complete assigned duties accurately and efficiently.
• •Communicate effectively to exchange information, coordinate workflow, and support operational and safety needs.
• •The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• •Regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move ite