Videographer

Wayne Media Group; Brighton (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with a 3% match

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Hybrid flexibility (1 remote workday /

week)

Job summary

Wayne Media Group is a Brighton, Michigan-based digital marketing and creative services firm seeking a skilled Videographer to plan, shoot, and edit video content for client accounts and internal marketing. You’ll manage pre-production, operate camera, lighting, and audio equipment, direct on-camera talent, and deliver videos for web, social media, and advertising.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and comfortable working directly with clients from shoot preparation through final

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of professional video production experience, preferably agency side.
• Portfolio showing shooting and editing across commercial, brand, and social work.
• Comfortable running a shoot solo or with a small crew.

Responsibilities

• Plan shoots with client teams and the Media Director, including shot lists and storyboards.
• Operate camera, lighting, and audio on set; direct talent and client teams.
• Edit long-form and short-form videos with color grading and basic motion graphics.
• Export and format final videos for web, social, and ads; meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Cinematography

Lighting on set

Audio capture

On-camera direction

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film/Video Production or related field

Equivalent experience acceptable

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Camera operation (Sony/Canon/BM)

Job description

Wayne Media Group is seeking a Videographer to plan, shoot, and edit video content for client accounts and internal marketing. You’ll manage pre-production, operate camera, lighting, and audio equipment, direct on-camera talent, and deliver videos for web, social media, and advertising. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, skilled in production and editing, and confident working directly with clients from shoot preparation through final delivery.

About Wayne Media Group

Wayne Media Group is a digital marketing and creative services firm based in Brighton, Michigan. We specialize in web design, paid advertising, videography, podcasting, and social media strategy. We run on EOS principles and lead with two beliefs: family comes before business, and when employees are supported, clients get our best work. Our core values (Extreme Ownership, Treat Others Well, Do What You Say, Be Open and Honest, Adapt to Advance) aren't just words on a wall. We hire, review, and reward by them.

Description

Who We Are

Wayne Media Group is a Brighton, Michigan-based digital marketing and creative services firm that operates on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles. We are consultants first, specializing in web design, paid advertising, videography, podcasting, and social media strategy. We don’t chase trends; we build brands that endure.

At Wayne Media, we lead by two pillars: Family over Business and Employees Come First. We believe the most important work happens at home, and when our team is supported, they show up stronger for our clients.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are non-negotiable. We hire, fire, review, and reward against them:

• Extreme Ownership: Everyone leads. All leaders are responsible for what goes on within their department.
• Treat Others Well: Treat everyone how you’d want to be treated (Luke 6:31).
• Do What You Say: Trust is built through action, not just words.
• Be Open and Honest: We speak truthfully, listen openly, and build trust through clear, respectful communication.
• Adapt to Advance: We don’t resist change; we innovate through it.

In alignment with the EOS Accountability Chart, this seat is responsible for the following roles:

• Plan shoots with Account Owners and the Media Director: shot lists, storyboards, locations, and schedules.
• Prep, test, and pack all camera, lighting, and audio gear before every shoot.
• Scout locations and plan for lighting, sound, and logistics ahead of time.
• Production
  • Shoot commercial, brand, testimonial, event, and social video for clients and for Wayne Media.
  • Run camera, lighting, and audio on set, often as a one- or two-person crew.
  • Direct talent and client team members so they’re comfortable and look their best on camera.
  • Capture B-roll and behind-the-scenes content for social.
• Client Experience & Communication
  • Make clients and talent feel relaxed, confident, and natural on camera. Coach delivery, posture, and energy without making them self-conscious.
  • Set expectations before every shoot (schedule, what to wear, what to prep, run of show) so clients show up ready.
  • Represent Wayne Media professionally on location and in the studio.
• Edit long-form and short-form video, including color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, and captions.
• Export and format final videos for each platform (web, social, ads).
• Make revisions from client and internal feedback and hit delivery deadlines.
• Asset Management
  • Organize, back up, and archive footage and project files.
  • Maintain and track all video gear and report anything that needs repair or replacement.
• Quality & Collaboration
  • Make sure every video fits the brand and matches the client's goals.
  • Work closely with the Social, Paid Ads, Web, Podcast and AO teams on shared content.
  • Keep up with video trends, gear, and techniques and bring new ideas to the team
• Other Duties
  • Perform any and all duties assigned by management

GWC Alignment

To be successful in this role, the individual must:

• Get It: Deeply understand the role, the culture, and the Wayne Media way.
• Want It: Have the internal drive and passion to perform this role at a high level.
• Capacity: Have the mental, physical, and emotional time/skills to do the job well.

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Proficiency

• Strong with cinema and mirrorless cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, etc.), lenses, and stabilizers.
• Skilled in lighting setups and capturing clean audio on set.
• Proficient in DaVinci Resolve for editing, color grading, and audio.
• Solid color grading and basic motion graphics skills.

Client Service & Communication

• Naturally puts people at ease on camera, including first-timers and nervous talent.
• Gives on-set direction in a way that builds the client's confidence.
• Manages client expectations around timelines, revisions, and deliverables.

Education/Experience:

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Film, Video Production, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• Experience
  • 2-4 years of professional video production experience, preferably agency side.
  • A portfolio showing shooting and editing across commercial, brand, and social work.
  • Comfortable running a shoot solo or with a small crew.

Personal Attributes

• Creative: Brings ideas to the table, not just footage.
• Detail-Oriented: Cares about framing, lighting, sound, and the small stuff in the edit.
• People Person: Warm and personable, and puts clients and talent at ease on camera. This role is as much about people as it is about the shot.
• Flexible: Can handle early call times, travel, and last-minute changes.
• Organized: Keeps footage, files, and gear in order.

Success in This Role

A successful Videographer turns client goals into video people actually want to watch. They show up prepared, run a smooth shoot, deliver polished edits on time, and keep every project organized from the first shot to the final export. Clients are proud to share the work, and the team can count on them.

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with a 3% match
• Financial wellness planning program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Hybrid flexibility (currently 1 remote workday per week, subject to team and business needs)
• Paid Time Off (3 Weeks Starting, prorated based on start date)