Director of Photography (Photo/Video & Editor

Onsite · HoustonAs a consultant, the expectation for this position is 40 hours per week, full-time hours commitment, with access to benefits.We're growing the team supporting an exciting brand's content studio — a set of small, agile creative pods that own work end-to-end, from executive and internal communications to social, digital and editorial content.OVERVIEWThe Director of Photo/Video & Editor is a senior, hands-on visual storyteller responsible for creating high-quality photography and video across internal and external communications. Combining the capabilities of a director of photography, director and editor, this role owns the visual craft from concept and capture through post-production and final creative.Working across executive communications, events, social, editorial and brand storytelling, the Director of Photo/Video & Editor determines how a story should look and feel, directs subjects and shoots and edits content across a range of production environments. This person should be equally comfortable capturing an executive interview, shooting an event, creating social-first video or developing more polished brand photography and video.As part of an integrated creative pod, the Director of Photo/Video & Editor partners with Integrated Producers, Content Creators, Social and Communications teams to translate communications objectives into compelling visual stories. Success in this role means delivering strong, intentional visual storytelling with the versatility and technical expertise to move quickly from idea to finished content while maintaining a high creative standard.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGConcept, direct, shoot and edit photography and video across internal and external communicationsDevelop the visual approach, shot strategy, lighting and overall creative direction for video and photography assignmentsCapture executive interviews, events, social content, editorial stories, company milestones and other communications momentsDirect executives, employees and other subjects on camera to create natural, confident and compelling contentOwn video post-production, including editing, pacing, sound, color and finishingCreate both polished long-form content and quick-turn, social-first video optimized for different channels and formatsArt direct photography and video to ensure work is visually compelling, consistent and aligned with the company's brandPartner with Integrated Producers and other creatives to translate briefs and communications objectives into strong visual storytellingDetermine when work can be executed independently and when additional crew, equipment or specialized production support is requiredMaintain organized footage, photography and production assets while delivering final work to appropriate technical, brand and accessibility standardsWHAT MAKES YOU QUALIFIED6–8+ years of experience in video production, cinematography, photography, directing, editing or a related visual creative disciplineStrong portfolio or reel demonstrating exceptional video and photography across multiple formats and environmentsDeep hands-on expertise with cameras, lenses, lighting, composition, audio and production equipmentAdvanced video editing and post-production skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and/or comparable professional toolsStrong visual and art direction skills with the ability to establish the look and feel of a shoot and carry it through final executionExperience directing and filming executives, interviews, events and unscripted subjectsAbility to work across production levels — from lightweight, fast-turn content to more polished, high-visibility creativeStrong understanding of social and digital video formats and how visual storytelling changes by channelExcellent creative judgment, attention to detail and ability to work effectively under tight deadlinesCollaborative, adaptable and comfortable owning visual execution while working as part of an integrated creative team