Videographer
Flock Safety
Who is Flock?
Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.
Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.
Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded.
We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $7.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.
The Opportunity
Flock Safety is looking for a Videographer to support our company mission – to eliminate crime and create thriving communities – by continually elevating our brand story through exceptional video content. You’ll be responsible for stewarding the brand mission and visual style well by 1) creating content that connects the day-to-day work of our mission into compelling video narratives, 2) engaging our target audiences with video content that resonates with them uniquely, and 3) creating content at the scale and pace of our ever-evolving technology business.
We’re looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about Flock’s mission and has a deep expertise and passion for turning stories into captivating video content. This role reports to the Senior Director, Brand & Content and is the perfect opportunity for a talented videographer who’s ready to film, edit, produce, create, experiment, and pivot quickly at a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
How you’ll make an impact:
Learn how to reflect our brand mission to eliminate crime in a wide variety of video formats, styles, and interview types and environments
Creating a video from concept to final production – this role is expected to have experience in location set-up and scouting, filming, interviewing, on-site production, break down and load-out, video editing, and publishing
Contribute to our creative production team process
Develop relationships with teams across the organization to ensure our video content continually raises the bar while reaching our business objectives
Develop stunning and engaging videos for marketing programs
What the day-to-day looks like:
[50%] Filming on location: Loading in and setting up all equipment (video, lighting, audio, etc); interviewing (if applicable); filming (multiple formats if applicable); shooting b-roll; breaking down and loading out all equipment
[40%] Post-production editing: Using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit and create all final footage with finalized visuals, audio, etc. for a variety of output formats (16:9, 9:16, etc) as needed for various platforms and uses
[5%] Repackaging existing video: Using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit and create new content with existing interviews, b-roll, etc.
[5%] Video equipment maintenance and inventory: Ensuring that our equipment is in working order; ready-to-go for impromptu video shoots; and alerting the Senior Director, Brand & Content if/when items are in need of repair, replacement or upgrading
The Skillset
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Travel Required
Film videos on set or on location.
Expect to regularly travel for this role – both driving and flights can be expected based on distance. In these situations, overnight accommodations are provided. Travel expectations are based on demand.
Video Production Experience
Plan the video shoot with the campaign team under the direction of the Senior Director, Brand & Content
In some cases, direct secondary (freelance) camera operators so that the needed footage is acquired
Support the research, plan, and create scripts for videos that support our objectives and enhance our brand presence
Support the interview of subject-matter experts for video ideas and content creation
Keep up to speed on current video-creation trends and practices.
Preparing background film or “B” rolls as well as live feed
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Video Editing Experience
Edit footage in post-production – specifically, Adobe Premiere Pro
Add graphics, captions, and special effects to videos as needed
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Equipment Management
Proficient with professional camera equipment, including lighting kits, backdrops, sound equipment, etc.
Ensure that equipment for a shoot is present and working
Setting up and taking down cameras, microphones, lighting, props and other equipment
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Physical Requirements
Physical ability to move and hold recording equipment for long periods
Designs, transports, sets up, and operates production equipment, including audio and lighting equipment, for field and studio productions
This role requires frequent/continuous bending, reaching, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, driving, and independently lifting up to 50+ lbs.
We’re looking for people who have:
4+ years of videographer experience
Expert-level experience in Adobe Premiere Pro
Experience creating a “studio-in-a-box” and setting up/breaking down video production shoots both in owned locations and on-site locations
A compelling portfolio of video content
A strong understanding of typography, composition, color, layout, design thinking, and how this correlates to brand and content strategy
A high-level of comfort working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment
A sense of urgency and are not afraid to take risks
A shared passion in our mission to eliminate crime
90 Days at Flock
Flock has significantly ramped our video production in the last year. We’re looking to expand our video team to do more, better and faster. Even when additional freelance videographer(s) are needed for larger productions, our in-house video team will provide continuity and oversight to best support long-term business goals and impact.
The First 30 Days: At the end of 30 days, you have:
Purchase, catalog and maintain our new production closet equipment
Learn and improve the existing workflows for video production at Flock
Be the day-to-day lead on assigned video projects
Support large tent-pole events throughout the year (as applicable in this timeframe)
Create a plan for obtaining a FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
Publish 2 videos in your first 30 days
The First 60 Days
At the end of 60 Days, our video production should be rolling; our equipment should be purchased and cataloged; and we should be capturing net new content. You should be running the day-to-day video production as assigned.
Be the day-to-day lead on assigned video projects
Support large tent-pole events throughout the year (as applicable in this timeframe)
Execute on your plan for obtaining a FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
Publish 2 more videos by your 60 day mark
90 Days & Beyond
At the end of 90 Days, you are rolling. You have ensured that Flock has the equipment, process, and production in place to create quality content at scale. You are leading video production with oversight.
Be the day-to-day lead on assigned video projects
Support large tent-pole events throughout the year (as applicable in this timeframe)
Successfully receive your FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
Publish 2 more videos by your 90 day mark for a total of 6
The Interview Process
We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.
[Recruiters please adjust this based on the level appropriate standardized interview plans]
Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.
The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more.
Salary & Equity
In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $100,000 and $115,000 as well as Flock Safety Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.
The Perks
🌴Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
⚕️Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support
💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
📚Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.