In House Photographer/Videographer

Job Summary

The Videographer/Photographer is responsible for capturing the spirit of Ziggi’s, our products, people, spaces, and community. This in house creative will produce high-quality photo and video content for use across digital, social, in-store, franchise, and training platforms. You’ll work closely with the marketing and operations team to shape visual content that reflects the brand’s tone: consistent, welcoming, and a little unexpected. You should have a pulse on industry trends and evolving best practices to ensure Ziggi’s consumer and training content is fresh, effective, and engaging.

Key Responsibilities:

Shoot and Edit Video Content

• Capture Broll assets for marketing campaigns, product launches, store openings, training modules and internal needs
• Edit Broll to create compelling and informative content for customers, franchisees and staff.
• Optimize edits for various platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Web, etc).

Shoot and Edit Photography Content

• Capture high quality still imagery for marketing campaigns, product launches, store openings and various internal needs.
• Edit photography to remove blemishes and enhance overall appearance using the Adobe Creative Suite.

Pre-Production Planning

• Work with various stakeholders on the marketing, creative, operation and training teams to ensure project success, including but not limited to – PreViz (storyboarding), shot selection, shoot coordination (models, wardrobe, etc)
• Ensure shoot objectives and deliverables align with brand strategy and campaign objectives.

On-Location Productions

• Travel to Ziggi’s locations (primarily in Colorado and nearby markets) to capture real-lief moments, store operations, customer experiences and store visuals.
• Manage and direct onsite talent and crew to obtain desired footage for storytelling.

Asset Management

• Organize and archive photo/video assets for easy access across departments.

Event AV and Production

• Assist in producing live events like our bi-annual franchise conference, and potential live trainings or town-hall like calls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the main point of contact for photo and video projects, ensuring seamless communication between marketing, operations, local store teams, and external partners.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and integration visual assets being produced

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3+ years of photography and videography experience, ideally in food, lifestyle or retail environments.
• Portfolio that demonstrates versatility, creativity and attention to detail in both photo and video productions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of various cameras, lighting and audio equipment, including maintenance.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, AfterEffects).
• Experience creating short-form video for social (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc).
• Ability to work independently on shoots and deliver polished, high-quality, on-brand photos and videos under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Flexibility for domestic travel, as needed.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Bonus If You Have:

• Drone photography/videography experience (and license).
• Motion graphics or animation skills
• Experience working in coffee or QSR/Restaurant brands

Why Work at Ziggi’s

• Be part of a fast-growing brand with loyal fanbase.
• Collaborate with a passionate and creative team.
• Help shape the visual identity of an up-and-coming coffee brand.
• Work with a growing brand with opportunities for growth. 

Physical Demands

The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hand and fingers, reach and lift with arms, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to frequently lift up to 30 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Consistent travel between Ziggi’s Coffee locations, including locations in Colorado and other states. Works indoors in a standard office and coffee shop environment. May required work outdoors in various weather environments including extreme heat or extreme cold.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Ziggi’s Coffee is an equal opportunity employer.