Lead Videographer

Introduction

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The Lead Videographer is a senior technical member of Gallagher’s in‑house creative agency, the Marketing Studio. Serving as the primary camera operator and on‑set technical authority, this role sets the visual and technical standard for the broader videography team across the globe. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director for Video, the Lead Videographer partners closely with Art Directors, Motion Designers, Editors, and Video Operations to plan and execute high‑quality videos that align with brand and marketing goals.

This role plays a key part in defining the visual approach for capturing video content within Gallagher, helping to elevate the overall craft and consistency of the team.

• Partner with Video Producers and Art Directors to define the visual approach, shot list, and equipment strategy for each project during pre‑production planning.
• Attend pre‑production meetings with key stakeholders, contributing technical expertise and on‑set recommendations to inform the production plan.
• Exercise advanced on‑brand creative decision‑making within the established project scope, bringing a strong cinematographic perspective to the pre‑production process.

• Operate cameras and audio equipment on all productions, making real‑time decisions around exposure, framing, and audio levels to ensure the highest quality capture.
• Lead lighting design and setup on set, collaborating with the ACD Video and Studio Manager to ensure the production environment is optimized for capture.
• Elevate and execute the Marketing Studio vision across various types of media shoots, including video, photo, and audio recordings.
• Manage multiple camera angles and ensure cohesive, consistent coverage across all shooting scenarios (firesides, panels, interviews, etc.).
• Model best practices in camera operation, lighting, audio capture, technical standards, and professional conduct.
• Work with external vendors, agencies, and freelancers as needed to supplement in‑house capabilities and resources.

• Oversee the upload and ingestion of video footage from shoots, ensuring files are transferred correctly and organized according to established naming conventions and folder structures.
• Manage file storage and archiving after projects are completed, ensuring assets are catalogued and accessible for future use.
• Stay up to date with post‑production AI tools such as Adobe Podcast and Eleven Labs.
• Maintain expertise in Frame.io Camera‑to‑Cloud workflows and other required production technologies, ensuring footage reaches teams efficiently and without data loss.
• Perform advanced editing functions including creating selects and assemblies, audio syncing, color assessment, and green screen keying when required.
• Evaluate footage quality post‑shoot to assess technical performance, identify areas for improvement, and share findings with the broader video team.

• Maintain high‑quality broadcast and recording output across all productions, proactively identifying and resolving technical challenges on set and in post.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and manage the team’s video production equipment inventory, ensuring all gear remains in full working order and is properly logged and stored.
• Evaluate new equipment, camera systems, and…