Secondary Videographer · Orlando , FL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training reimbursement

Career ladder

Learn under leads

Job summary

Candid Studios is seeking a Secondary Wedding Videographer (Associate) in Orlando, FL. This 1099 apprenticeship role offers $400 per full day or $250 per half-day (≤5 hours) with no guaranteed hours and a path to a lead tier after successful second-shoots.

The role covers weddings and events across the Orlando area, with travel regionally. Field-ready 4K-capable bodies and lighting experience are preferred, with education unlocked post-hire.

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

• Support multi-angle coverage and B-roll under a lead.
• Assist with second-shoots and participate in development toward lead tier.
• Deliver footage according to project requirements.
• Travel within the Orlando, FL region for weddings and events.

Skills

Wedding videography

Event shooting

Reliable transportation

Authorized to work in US

Job description

Secondary Wedding Videographer (Associate) Jobs In Orlando, 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 Orlando, 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.