Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Klein Tools
Job overview
The Staff Photographer and Videographer at Klein Tools is responsible for creating high-quality photo and video content that supports the brand's visual storytelling and marketing efforts.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves capturing, editing, and delivering photos and videos, pre-production planning including storyboarding and shot lists, adapting to stakeholder feedback, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and advocating for brand imagery evolution.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual salary range of $60,000-$75,000 with additional benefits including paid vacations, profit sharing, 401(k) matching, health insurance, product discounts, and professional development assistance.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in photography or videography, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, strong pre-production and lighting knowledge, project management skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Career development
Opportunities include professional development assistance and involvement in evolving brand imagery and large-scale marketing campaigns, fostering growth in creative production skills.
Work environment and culture
Klein Tools promotes a dynamic, fast-paced, results-driven environment focused on quality, customer obsession, innovation, ownership, and teamwork.
Company information
Klein Tools is a company dedicated to launching innovative products annually, emphasizing quality and customer focus in the skilled trades market.
Team overview
The candidate will join the internal studio team working under the Creative Director and Creative Studio Manager, collaborating with marketing stakeholders and external partners.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines photography, cinematography, retouching, and editing with strategic conceptual thinking and detailed pre-production planning to build the visual future of the Klein Tools brand.
Company overview
Klein Tools is a family-owned American company that specializes in manufacturing high-quality hand tools for professionals in the electrical and telecommunications industries. Founded in 1857 by Mathias Klein, the company has a long history of innovation and craftsmanship, producing tools that are known for their durability and reliability. Klein Tools generates revenue through the sale of a wide range of products, including pliers, screwdrivers, wire strippers, and other specialized tools. The company's commitment to quality and continuous improvement has made it a trusted name among tradespeople for over 160 years.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your comprehensive skills in photography, videography, retouching, and editing, emphasizing your ability to create authentic and aspirational product stories that align with Klein Tools' brand vision.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in pre-production planning, including storyboarding, shot lists, and concept pitching, as well as your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and project management tools like Monday.com or Figma.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Klein Tools corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Staff Photographer and Videographer role.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Klein Tools' creative studio team or marketing division; use ice breakers such as complimenting recent campaigns, asking about their creative process, or expressing enthusiasm for Klein Tools' innovative product launches.
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