Secondary Videographer · Denver , CO

Candid Studios; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training reimbursement

Career ladder post-hire

Lead tier opportunity

Job summary

Candid Studios in Denver, CO seeks a Secondary Wedding Videographer (Associate) for a paid apprenticeship. 1099 contractor with a $400 full-day or $250 half-day rate; no guaranteed hours. Education unlocks post-hire and path to lead tier after successful second-shoots.

Role covers weddings and events across the Denver region, with potential travel. Requires 4K-capable gear and a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable transportation to events.
• Wedding and event shooting experience provided.
• Videography wedding experience provided.
• At least one field-ready video body.
• Delivery bodies are 4K-capable.
• Video-lighting experience provided.
• Video, audio, and backup-media plan described.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multi-angle coverage and B-roll under a lead videographer.

Skills

Wedding videography experience

Multi-angle coverage

Video lighting experience

Education

FAA Part 107 certification

Tools

4K video body

Job description

Secondary Wedding Videographer (Associate) Jobs In Denver, CO

1099 associate / secondary videographer - paid apprenticeship. $400 full day or $250 half-day (≤5 hours). Support multi-angle coverage and B-roll under a lead. Path to lead video tier after scored second-shoots. At least one 4K body required; second preferred. Education after hire. Not W-2; no guaranteed hours.

Associate pay: $400/full day · $250/half day (≤5 hr) · path to lead tier

1099 independent contractor · not W-2 · no guaranteed hours

Associate / secondary is a paid apprenticeship under lead shooters:

After approximately 4 successful scored second-shoots and review, strong associates can promote to the full lead tier ($250/$100/$80).

Education courses and full crew tools unlock only after you are hired - not during the application.

Role Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation to events
• Wedding and event shooting experience provided
• Videography wedding experience provided
• At least one field-ready video body
• Delivery bodies are 4K-capable
• Video-lighting experience provided
• Video, audio, and backup-media plan described

Preferred, Not Required

• A second video body for preferred multicamera coverage
• Private portfolio or work samples provided
• FAA Part 107 certification

What Candid Studios Offers

• 1099 independent contractor - not W-2 employment; no guaranteed hours
• Candid handles client booking, coordination, and (for field roles) editing delivery
• Training reimbursement and career ladder after you are hired (Education unlocks post-hire)
• Paid associate rate: $400/full day or $250/half day (≤5 hr)
• Learn under vetted leads; path to full lead tier after scored second-shoots
• Lower gear bar than primary - build toward lead standards

This role covers weddings, engagement sessions, and events across the Denver, CO area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for contractors who want it. Education and full portal tools unlock after hire.