Secondary Videographer · Jacksonville , FL

Candid Studios; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

No guaranteed hours

Training reimbursement

Career ladder after hire

Job summary

Candid Studios in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Secondary Wedding Videographer for a paid apprenticeship. You’ll support multi-angle coverage, assist lead shooters, and progress to lead tier after successful second-shoots. This 1099 role offers training, no guaranteed hours, and a path to higher responsibility as you gain experience in wedding storytelling.

Travel within the Jacksonville area is expected; destination work is possible for motivated contractors.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support multi-angle coverage and B-roll under a lead.
• Travel across Jacksonville area for weddings and events.
• Assist lead shooters and learn the lead tier through scored second-shoots.
• Ensure timely delivery and post-production readiness.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Wedding videography

4K video bodies

Lighting knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

4K cameras

Video lighting gear

Job description

Secondary Wedding Videographer (Associate) Jobs In Jacksonville, FL

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 Jacksonville, FL 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.