Videographer

Semester At Sea / ISE

Videographer creating engaging and informative visual content for Semester at Sea program. Collaborating with teams to produce high-quality multimedia across various platforms.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $0 - $6,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop video concepts and storyboards that share, engage, and immerse the viewer in the Semester at Sea experience
Capture and manage 4K video footage in the field using professional-grade cameras and equipment to produce video content specific to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
Record and edit clean, professional audio for video projects using industry-standard equipment with speed and accuracy
Set up and use professional lighting to appropriately illuminate subjects and enhance overall video quality
Review footage, make editorial decisions, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color grading and correction, and final editing using Adobe Premiere CC, After Effects CC, and/or Adobe Media Encoder CC
Capture, edit, and export still images using Adobe Lightroom
Co-manage, supervise, and support shipboard student assistants (4-5) and student scholars (4-5) in fulfilling financial aid and scholarship requirements, which include: creating voyage content, assisting with production, and ensuring alignment with brand standards and fulfillment of financial aid and scholarship requirements
Demonstrate adaptability and cultural awareness by delivering results while working across time zones, cultures, and in a flexible travel or shipboard environment
Communicate regularly with the home office and shipboard supervisor to gather event details, stay informed on shipboard climate, and capture timely content about current happenings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in video or film production or the equivalent (4-5 years of related professional experience in videography, editing, or photography)
1-2 years of professional experience creating video content that supports brand goals and client needs, focusing on professional platforms rather than personal influencer accounts
Digital portfolio or website demonstrating advanced videography with high-quality lighting and audio elements, including projects formatted for various platforms
Experience shooting with professional photo and video cameras, lighting equipment, lavalier wireless microphones, zoom audio recorders, and boom mics
Equipped with a reliable kit of professional videography gear, including a high-performance laptop capable of editing 4K footage,
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, and Lightroom) on PC and Mac
Understanding of Semester at Sea® and a desire to creatively express the value of the program through visual media
Valid U.S. work authorization
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport and required visas, as well as any vaccinations as directed by a health care provider or required by the program.

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-time voyage preparation stipend of $500
Travel assistance to help defray the cost of travel to and from the ship
Coverage of Field Programs and Field Classes (based on needs and availability as determined by ISE Marketing and Communications Team)
Passage, room, and board on the Vessel during the Term of the Agreement
Medical Emergency and Evacuation insurance coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

VideographyVideo EditingAudio RecordingColor GradingLighting Setup4K Video CapturePhotographyStoryboardingContent ExportingDigital Portfolio Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCultural AwarenessAdaptabilityCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Video ProductionValid U.S. Work AuthorizationValid Passport