Sports Videographer

DanceBUG Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dance media company is seeking passionate Videographers/Camera Operators for a seasonal role, traveling nationwide to capture and stream dance events. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, filming performances, and managing live streams. Ideal candidates will have experience in filming live events and strong technical skills with camera operation. The role offers competitive daily compensation, training, and all travel expenses covered.

Benefits

Paid training in Feb/ March 2026

All travel and hotel accommodations covered

All equipment provided

Qualifications

• Experience filming live events, sports, or action performances is required.
• Strong technical skills with camera operation (exposure, white balance, audio) are essential.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work long hours over weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate video, audio, and streaming equipment on-site.
• Conduct daily video/audio checks to ensure broadcast quality.
• Film performances, manage live streams, and upload footage.

Skills

Experience filming live events

Strong technical skills with camera operation

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Comfortable with loud music and flashing lights

Job description

Sports (Dance) Videographer / Camera Operator

Duration: March – May 2026

Location: Nationwide travel across Canada

Compensation: $150-$400/Day + All Expenses

About DanceBUG

DanceBUG is the industry leader in Dance Media and Software, with nearly 25 years of innovation serving the dance community. From groundbreaking products like Video Judge to our full suite of Registration, Scheduling, Tabulation, and Streaming tools, we’re trusted nationwide as the gold standard for dance videography and photography.

🌐 Learn more about us here: What We Do at DanceBUG

The Role

We’re looking for passionate and skilled Videographers/Camera Operators to join our seasonal team. In this role, you’ll travel nationwide to capture and stream dance competitions, recitals, and workshops—helping us deliver high-quality media to studios and dancers across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate video, audio, and streaming equipment on-site
• Conduct daily video/audio checks to ensure broadcast quality
• Film and log performances, manage live streams, and upload daily footage
• Handle data transfers (FTP/shipping) after events
• Travel nationwide by car or plane to assigned venues

Requirements

• Experience filming live events, sports, or action performances
• Strong technical skills with camera operation (exposure, white balance, audio)
• Able to lift 50 lbs, work 12–16-hour days, and travel Weds–Mon as needed
• Must hold a valid Canadian driver’s license
• Comfortable with loud music, flashing lights, and extended stationary periods
• Must pass a Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector check

Perks

• Paid training in Feb/ March 2026
• All travel and hotel accommodations covered (single-occupancy rooms)
• All equipment provided

Key Dates

Virtual Training: 1 day each week in Feb (4 days total)

Infield Training: 1–2 Training at actual events in Feb/ March

Schedule

• Mar 19–22
• Mar 26–29
• Apr 9–12
• Apr 16–19
• Apr 22–26
• April 30–May 3
• May 7–10
• May 14–17
• May 21–24
• May 28–May 31
• June 5–7

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