Company Overview
Overview
Established in 2008, Zicasso is the most-reviewed and highest-rated luxury travel company, specializing in immersive custom tours, vacations, and safaris. Our Zicasso travel specialists are the world's top 2% of boutique tour operators and travel agents, pre-vetted and handpicked to compete in creating itineraries tailored to each of our travelers' unique preferences. Joining Zicasso, you'll play a key role in bringing our travelers' dreams to life—pushing the boundaries of what's possible with luxury travel experiences. We are a fully remote company spanning five continents, and we foster a dynamic, progressive global work environment that values creativity, initiative, and continuous learning. Our global team comes together biannually for international retreats and summits. These are typically held for a week at a new location each time, providing opportunities to share ideas, collaborate in person, and strengthen our culture, all while learning firsthand about the destinations we serve. We are seeking passionate, data-driven individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment and are eager to contribute to our innovative company culture, underpinned by a consistent pursuit of excellence, integrity, and teamwork. See our press coverage here. We are a luxury travel company with features in major outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Forbes, CNN, and Condé Nast Traveler. To learn more, visit https://www.zicasso.com/careers.
The Role
Zicasso is looking for a talented and passionate Photo & Video Editor to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about visual storytelling, with experience in both photo and video editing. You will collaborate with a creative team to produce visually stunning and emotionally engaging content that aligns with our brand's luxury aesthetic and storytelling objectives. Occasionally, you may also be asked to capture original content, which will be owned exclusively by Zicasso.
This is an international, fully-remote, contractor position, working from home with a 5-day work week, at a location outside of the United States.
There is flexibility in your work hours but we expect that you will generally maximize your overlap with Denver, Colorado hours, Mountain Time (GMT -7).
All work will be carried out in English.
Key Responsibilities
Video Editing & Production
Source stock footage that aligns with our brand's luxury aesthetic and storytelling goals
Edit and produce high-quality video content for marketing campaigns, social media platforms, and promotional materials
Incorporate music, voiceovers, motion graphics, and visual effects to enhance storytelling
Optimize video content for different platforms (Instagram, YouTube, etc.) while maintaining brand consistency
Photo Editing & Storytelling
Source, retouch, and enhance photos to reflect the brand's luxury aesthetic
Create visual narratives by sequencing and curating images for campaigns, social media, websites, and print
Collaborate with the creative team to ensure images align with storytelling objectives
Content Capture
Execute photo and video shoots to capture original content for campaigns and projects
Coordinate with team members to ensure that captured assets meet technical and creative standards
Ensure all captured content is properly cataloged, backed up, and delivered for post-production
Creative Collaboration
Work with cross-functional teams to develop visual concepts for campaigns and projects
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas for photo and video storytelling
Assist in creating mood boards, visual guidelines, and creative briefs to guide content production
Quality Assurance
Ensure all visual assets meet brand guidelines, technical specifications, and quality standards
Maintain an organized library of digital assets for efficient access and workflow
Stay up-to-date with trends in photography, videography, editing techniques, and storytelling
Required Skills and Experience
1-3 years of professional photo and video experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing past projects preferably within the travel, luxury, or lifestyle sectors
Proficiency in video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
Proficiency in photo editing tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Strong portfolio showcasing both photo and video editing work, with an emphasis on storytelling
Ability to adapt editing styles to suit various platforms and target audiences
Photography and videography skills, with experience capturing high-quality content
Understanding of composition, color grading, and visual aesthetics
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide and accept constructive feedback
Passion for travel and an understanding of the luxury travel market is highly desirable
What We Offer
Remote work from your home base and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance
Innovative, fast-paced and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions
Learning and development annual budget
Enjoy two company-sponsored business trips each year at international destinations we serve
All applications should be submitted in English.
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