Set Technician

Mrbeastyoutube; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching

Flexible vacation policy

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mrbeastyoutube is seeking a Set Technician based in Greenville, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in camera, grip, or rigging roles, supporting complex multi-camera productions. Responsibilities include operating cameras, building camera packages, and troubleshooting technical issues on set.

The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance, 401k matching, and relocation assistance. Technical expertise and leadership in production environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience supporting camera or rigging operations.
• Experience operating and supporting professional cinema camera systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate cameras across various configurations and settings.
• Build and maintain camera packages and support systems.
• Coordinate with production crews to execute setups.

Skills

Camera operation

Grip techniques

Rigging

Troubleshooting

Technical readiness

Job description

About the Role

MrBeast is looking for a Set Technician, responsible for executing and leading camera, assistant camera, rigging, grip, and video utility functions during production. This on‑set technical role combines hands‑on technical expertise, creative problem‑solving, and on‑set leadership to support complex multi‑camera productions and ensure cinematic results are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Working closely with Directors of Photography, Production leadership, Lighting teams, Video Engineering, and freelance crews, the Set Technician serves as a critical technical resource responsible for maintaining production readiness, minimizing downtime, and enabling ambitious creative execution.

What You’ll Do

• Operate cameras across handheld, tripod, dolly, gimbal, crane, and specialty‑mounted configurations
• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot complete camera packages and support systems
• Execute assistant camera functions including camera setup, media management, lens changes, and focus support
• Verify camera settings, media status, power systems, and technical readiness prior to filming
• Set up, operate, and strike camera rigs, dollies, cranes, gimbals, sliders, tracking systems, and specialty builds
• Build and secure rigging systems including speed rail structures, vehicle rigs, overhead rigs, and specialty mounts
• Support Video Engineering through monitor deployment, signal routing, cable management, wireless video systems, and power distribution
• Troubleshoot technical issues involving cameras, lenses, wireless video systems, rigging, power systems, and monitoring infrastructure
• Coordinate with Directors of Photography, Lighting teams, Set Leads, and Video Engineering to execute complex production setups
• Provide guidance and direction to freelance crew members and temporary technicians
• Maintain continuity through accurate camera builds, settings verification, labeling, metadata, and equipment organization
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures related to rigging, lifting, electrical systems, equipment movement, and production operations

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional experience supporting camera, grip, rigging, or video operations within film, television, commercial, live event, or digital production environments
• Demonstrated experience operating and supporting professional cinema camera systems and production equipment
• Experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting camera packages and support systems
• Strong understanding of grip equipment, rigging techniques, mounting systems, and production safety practices
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in high‑pressure production environments
• Experience working effectively across multiple production departments
• Ability to lift, move, and safely operate production equipment throughout extended production days
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for production assignments

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting multi‑camera productions
• Experience with wireless video transmission systems and on‑set monitoring workflows
• Advanced rigging and specialty camera build experience
• Experience leading freelance crews or mentoring junior technicians

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company‑paid Life Insurance
• Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company‑matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company‑provided technology package
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company‑provided housing for the first 90 days