Videographer, Scout Studios

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

Scout Studios is looking for a versatile Videographer who can move quickly, think visually, and take a story from idea to finish.

You'll help own the high-volume brand content pipeline that surrounds Scout's flagship storytelling, adding depth and character to the company’s story by capturing the people, vehicles, events, moments, and stories inside Scout Motors as the company continues to build.

One week you may be shooting a walkthrough at the Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood, SC, the next, producing an experiential event recap, filming a product walkaround, supporting a CRM story, or off-roading in the desert, producing product development and adventure stories.

This role will be deeply embedded in the ongoing development of the Scout Motors company, brand, and vehicles, and is poised to own the content work that is quick, nimble, culturally aware, and often the most frequent interaction our audience will have with the Scout brand on our content channels.

You'll collaborate with the broader Scout Studios team while working directly with the Head of Scout Studios to develop a content and storytelling pipeline and creative identity of your own.

Why Scout Studios

Scout Motors and the Scout brand have a rare and special opportunity: we're building the company, the vehicles, the community, and the stories surrounding them from the ground up, at the same time.

Scout Studios has a front-row, all-access seat.

You'll help make sure the journey is told, from the large moments to the small stories in-between, that keep the momentum moving.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Be a talented and visionary flex content creator.
• Shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality video content across Scout's digital ecosystem.
• Own projects from pitch and brief through capture, edit, finishing, and delivery.
• Drive short-form content across Scout’s online channels, with the goal of deepening our storytelling and entertainment content on our YouTube channel and other emerging platforms.
• Support CRM, corporate communications, internal communications, experience, and other cross-functional storytelling, while upholding Scout Studios’ creative and visual standards.
• Work with the Scout Studios team to capture interviews, product demonstrations, events, behind-the-scenes moments, employee stories, community stories, and lifestyle content.
• Lead creative approaches that elevate everyday content requests beyond traditional corporate video.
• Work comfortably as a solo creator when appropriate, operating cameras, lights, audio, directing, and editing.
• Scale up and collaborate with the larger Scout Studios crew for more ambitious productions.
• Work with the Head of Scout Studios to establish templates and repeatable production approaches for recurring content needs.
• Experiment with new formats, tools, technologies, and storytelling techniques.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• This role will be embedded in the ongoing development of the Scout Motors company, brand, and vehicles. As such, travel will be a meaningful and necessary part of this role, with expected travel ranging from 40-50%.
• Scout vehicles are being developed for rugged adventure, worksite use, daily-living, and everything in-between, and candidates for this role should expect that travel will take them to a variety of climates and environments, including harsher cold-weather, hot-weather, mountainous, and remote locations.
• Candidates should be comfortable operating in remote and harsher conditions when necessary, and physically capable of carrying and operating equipment, from camera systems to lights and audio equipment as needed.
• Candidates for this position should carry an active drivers’ license, and be comfortable driving on urban, highway, and country roads, gravel roads, and some light off-road trails when needed.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• 5+ years of professional experience creating video and digital content.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong shooting, editing, and storytelling ability.
• A strong understanding of camera fundamentals including composition, exposure, movement, lenses, and lighting, and the ability to distinguish the right camera system for the right job.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Premiere Pro) and DaVinci Resolve.
• Understanding of modern social platforms and how storytelling changes between formats.
• Strong editorial instincts, pacing, music selection, and sound-design fundamentals.
• Ability to operate effectively as both a solo creator and part of a larger production crew.
• Strong organizational and file-management habits.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining visual and brand standards.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and production techniques, and drive innovation.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Preferred

• Automotive or outdoor/lifestyle production experience.
• Photography experience.
• Drone certification and aerial-production experience.
• Motion graphics or After Effects experience.
• Color-grading experience.
• Experience producing social-first and vertical content.