Cinematographer

About IGN

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.

The Opportunity

IGN Entertainment has an opportunity to join the team as a Cinematographer playing a critical role in studio, event, and field productions. This role will be responsible for overseeing camera looks and camera operations for IGNE shoots across multiple team endeavors spanning across core, branded, and event departments and as such, requires an individual who is collaborative and approachable. As the world’s biggest games and entertainment media outlet there are times where production is juggling multiple projects simultaneously and to that end, the ideal candidate should be able to multitask and work efficiently. Productions at IGNE also vary from small, 4 person shoots to far larger projects with 30+ personnel shooting both locally and on location across the globe. This position reports to the Senior Director of Video Production and will be based in our West Los Angeles office. Travel to onsite shoots and for local and global events is required as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consultant on camera looks in the IGN studios, off-site events, and field shoots when assigned. Looks may include lighting, camera placement, and camera moves. 
  Works directly with both core content and branded producers to define creative visions for productions.
• Responsible for camera settings, ensuring that each is set to the ideal shutter angle  and aperture on every production.
• Defines lighting requirements — ensures the lighting system is up and running, working with external Lighting Director as needed on adding, re-configuring, and/or operating lights.
• Oversees that the camera inventory is in place, all cameras and their support systems are in working order, and is responsible for ensuring any maintenance necessary is performed.
• Oversees cameras and lighting check-outs and check-ins for field shoots.
• Assists Project and Production Managers with studio production schedules and staffing, helping source camera operators, Directors of Photographs to fill-in, and other resourcing as needed.
• Works with producers and other camera operators on operations and safety of studio, field cameras and their support systems, along with grip and other in-studio production gear used to assist in camera and lighting set up.  

Job Qualifications

•  3+ years of camera & lighting experience in a studio and/or field setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of lighting types and techniques.
• Dynamic experience in lighting design and rigging.
• Detailed technical understanding of professional cameras such as Sony FX6, Blackmagic, and URSA.
• Strong knowledge of cinema and broadcast lenses.
• Understanding of color profiles including S-Log, Raw, Rec 709, etc.
• Ability to create a LUTs and color correct video using tools such as Divinci Resolve.
• Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop experience.
• Passion for IGN and/or video games, comics, movies, TV, and all things entertainment. 
  

It would be extra awesome if you have…

• Understanding of professional lighting systems (e.g. ETC EOS).
• Ability to operate a jib (9ft+).
• Experience with setting up camera and/or lighting at an event with limited set up time. 
  

Work Environment:

• Work Schedule: Full time working schedule, M-F. Due to the nature of the role, there is an expectation for this role to work hours outside of typical business hours and on weekends based on the needs of clients, events management and load in/load out schedules.
• Travel Requirements: Local and global travel to events, event locations, as needed.  International travel as needed.
• Physical Requirements: This role involves standard office-based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. On and offsite studio set up and related activities require the ability to bend and lift up to 25 lbs and include operating cameras from handheld to jibs, moving, loading, and unloading equipment, and setting lights. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues.
• Work Model: This role is based in-office, and will be required to go into our Los Angeles office 5 times each week, Monday - Friday. 
  

Our Culture and Values

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.

Here’s the good stuff about us…

• You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
• We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
• We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
• We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product. 

IGN offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits; Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Family Planning Support via Maven,  Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Fitness Reimbursement as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.

IGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary Disclosure: This position is part of the IGN Creators Guild, a NewsGuild union, and a contract is being negotiated. The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000.  For more information, please visit the NewsGuild website, https://mediaworkers.org/.