Second Shooter, Video

Danbren Media; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbren Media is seeking a second shooter for weddings and events as an independent contractor nationwide. You will run a second angle, capture guest and detail shots, and support the lead with audio setup while learning the house style.

This role is weekend-heavy and flexible, with shooters often setting their own availability and delivering cards and logs to the lead at night to complete the coverage. Ideal candidates bring some wedding/event experience or strong narrative work and own at

Qualifications

• Some experience filming weddings or events, or strong narrative work.
• At least one professional video-capable body and a fast lens.
• Willingness to learn our house style and follow a lead.

Responsibilities

• Run a locked-off or handheld second angle at the ceremony and toasts
• Capture getting-ready, guest, venue and detail coverage
• Support the lead with audio setup and gear changes
• Hand off cards and logs to the lead at the end of the night

Skills

Wedding videography

Narrative video

Camera operation

Tools

Professional camera body

Fast lens

Audio setup gear

Job description

Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer. Independent contractor role, available nationwide.

• Run a locked-off or handheld second angle at the ceremony and toasts
• Capture getting-ready, guest, venue and detail coverage
• Support the lead with audio setup and gear changes
• Hand off cards and logs to the lead at the end of the night

What you bring

• Some experience filming weddings or events, or strong narrative work
• At least one professional video-capable body and a fast lens
• Willingness to learn our house style and follow a lead

How much do video second shooters make?

Nationally, camera operators (television, video and film) earn a median of $74,990 a year, according to the BLS (May 2025). Wedding work is usually paid per event; our rate for this role is $50-60 per hour. See pay by state .

Do I need experience to work as a second shooter for wedding video?

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work. Second-shooter roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

What equipment do I need?

One video-capable body, a fast prime or zoom, tripod and spare batteries.

These are independent contractor roles. Most of our shooters work weekends during the wedding season and set their own availability.