Part-time Contract Videographer Job at Tovala

Tovala Chicago, IL 60614

We're Tovala, a food-tech company completely reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and food, we give our customers a way to enjoy really good, good-for-you meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. We've amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following in just a few years, radically changing the day-to-day lives of people across the country and successfully creating a new model for the food industry. We're looking for great people to join our team of hard-working, food-loving nerds.

Position Summary

Tovala is seeking a self-motivated, experienced videographer with an ability to create content that tells a story (And that story? It’s pretty delicious). You are as comfortable shooting as you are editing and proactive in sharing your perspective on how to create content that engages our customers. This role is perfect if you are eager to take on new challenges, help set the vision for our branded video content, and have an impact in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. This is a part-time contract position with the potential to become a full-time position in the future.
Sound like you? Read on.

How you'll spend your time at Tovala

  • Work with the creative team to bring stories to life that tell the story of our product and food offering
  • Produce fresh, innovative, and quality work that translates complex ideas into compelling videos from concept and storyboarding to editing and post-production
  • Shoot and edit a variety of video styles (product, lifestyle, interview, social media, digital series) both in the field and in office with existing material
  • Meet with internal and external stakeholders to develop video concepts, storyboards, and scripts
  • Collaborate with our creative, marketing, product and culinary teams to create a variety of compelling content to drive customer engagement, education and brand connection
  • Provide counsel on the best way to achieve the vision and drive shoot plans to make it happen
  • Drive all aspects of the technical, aesthetic, and production requirements of shoots
  • Hold a high bar to ensure that final content consistent with brand style guides and is consistent throughout all digital channels
  • Work with the creative team on project planning
  • Deliver all assets accurately, on-time, and effectively communicate project status

About you

  • 5+ years of professional experience with capture and editing
  • Experience shooting product and food required; Understanding of food styling best practices and techniques is preferred
  • A keen eye for composition and shooting techniques with an ability to tailor each to tell the desired story
  • An understanding of when to ask second-order questions around creative briefs to identify potential roadblocks and/or strengthen quality
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly think through the objective of a content asset and edit accordingly
  • A desire to ever-improve, providing ongoing recommendations to simplify steps throughout workflow and improve quality of output
  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
  • Ability to self-prioritize your efforts and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of digital marketing platforms and ability to tailor compositions accordingly
  • Familiarity with social media content trends and best practices; Able to leverage them to help drive engagement
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong work ethic with a “no task is too small” attitude
  • Experience with motion graphic design and/or photography is a plus
  • A digital portfolio of relevant work samples is required for consideration
The values we hold dear

Put the team first
We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.
Get s#!t done (well)
We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.
Connect the dots
We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.
Be Direct
We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.
Embrace the obstacles
We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.
Champion the customer
We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions

At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!



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