Traveling Camera Operator (Seasonal)

DanceBUG

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay: $25/hour

Paid travel days

Flights, hotels, rental cars covered

Professional camera equipment provided

Guaranteed minimum daily pay

Overtime after 40 hours

Private hotel room

Paid training

Job summary

DanceBUG is seeking Camera Operators to travel across the United States, capturing dance competitions with professional livestream gear. The role includes flying to events, staying in hotels, and operating state-of-the-art production equipment.

No prior dance experience is required; paid training is provided, with flights, hotels, rental cars, and travel expenses covered. A guaranteed minimum daily pay is offered, with overtime after 40 hours and a private hotel room.

Qualifications

Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Experience operating professional video cameras and livestream gear is a plus.
Comfortable with long production days and travel across the U.S.

Responsibilities

Travel to dance competitions across the United States.
Operate professional camera and livestream production equipment.
Capture high-quality performances and monitor systems.
Upload and manage event media.
Coordinate with production team on setup and breakdown.

Skills

Camera operation

Livestream production

Multi-camera switching

OBS

Tools

Professional camera equipment

Live production hardware

OBS Studio

Job description

Travel the U.S. | Capture Dance Competitions | Professional Equipment Provided

Season:February - June

Why DanceBUG?

Travel the U.S. | Capture Dance Competitions | Professional Equipment Provided

Season:February - June

Why DanceBUG?

For nearly 25 years, DanceBUG has been North America's leader in dance media and event technology.

Travel across the United States capturing dance competitions using professional camera and livestream production equipment
We provide everything you need to succeed - including equipment, paid training, flights, hotels, rental cars, and travel expenses
Work with next-generation AI-assisted camera technology as we continue to shape the future of live event production

No Dance Experience Required

If you've filmed sports, live events, weddings, concerts, theatre, or other fast-paced productions, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting at $25/hour
Paid travel days
Flights, hotels, rental cars and travel expenses covered
Professional camera and livestream production equipment provided
Guaranteed minimum daily pay
Overtime after 40 hours/week
Private hotel room
No video editing or post-production
Paid training

What You'll Do

Travel to dance competitions throughout the United States
Operate professional camera and livestream production equipment
Capture high-quality performances
Set up and monitor camera and livestream systems
Upload and manage event media

Paid Training

Every new Camera Operator receives:

Virtual training during January
A minimum of two live training events with an experienced Senior Camera Operator
Hands-on instruction before working independently

You'll never be sent to your first event without real-world training and support.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States (DanceBUG does not sponsor work visas)
Live within approximately one hour of a major airport
Valid U.S. driver's license
Available to travel Thursday through Monday during the season
Comfortable driving 5-6 hours when required
Comfortable with long production days and travel
Able to lift approximately 50 lbs
Able to pass a criminal background check

Experience in Any of the Following is Considered an Asset