Videographer

BuildWitt; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Hybrid work

Healthcare for team and families

Flexible PTO

401K match

Job summary

BuildWitt is recruiting a Videographer to capture content for the Dirt World, traveling across the United States to tell the stories of the people and industries that keep the world moving. The role blends on-site shooting with post-production editing, requiring the ability to translate complex skills into compelling video content.

Based in Nashville, TN, this hybrid position involves traveling 1–2 weeks per month and working with a high-caliber team to educate, engage, and inspire our customers

Qualifications

• Passion for cinematography and visual storytelling.
• Proven experience operating professional video cameras.
• Ability to follow creative direction, shot lists, and workflows.
• Ability to organize gear and media.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to improve.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-production, create shot lists and prep for shoots.
• Travel to construction/mining sites to shoot video; operate cameras, gimbals, or drones as needed.
• Set up and manage lighting, audio, and supporting gear; represent BuildWitt professionally on sites.
• Maintain and organize gear, media, and storage; ensure gear readiness day-to-day.
• Assist with editing/post-production between trips.

Skills

Cinematography

Camera operation

Gear organization

Team collaboration

Tools

Drone operations

Job description

BuildWitt is on a mission to make the Dirt World a better place by building the people, leaders, and companies of the heavy civil industry through tools, storytelling, and community.

About BuildWitt

Our content exists to educate and train the people building our world, from laborers and operators to foremen and leaders. We document real work, in real conditions, alongside real people.

Our videographers are often the most visible team members in the Dirt World. You’ll act as boots on the ground capturing content, but also as a positive ambassador for the BuildWitt brand.

About the Role

BuildWitt is hiring a Videographer to help our team capture the best of the Dirt World. This is a chance to work with a high-caliber team, traveling across the United States to tell the stories of the people and industries that keep the world moving.

You’ll play a key role in creating video content that educates, engages, and inspires. From in-depth training series and micro-learning videos to promotional content that showcases the value of our product. Working in the field alongside industry professionals, you’ll translate complex skills and concepts into compelling visual content that helps our customers learn, grow, and succeed.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Nashville, TN. Travel varies by production schedule and season. There are ebbs and flows to the schedule but expect to be on the road 1-2 weeks a month.

This role blends creative ownership, technical execution, and reliable production workflow. The ideal candidate has the ability to edit in post-production in-between on-site shoots.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Production & Planning

• Actively participate in pre-production, creating shot lists and prepping for shoots
• Contribute creative ideas for how to best capture content

Production / In-Field

• Travel to construction and mining sites to shoot video
• Operate cameras, gimbals, or drone as needed
• Set up and manage lighting, audio, and supporting gear
• Bring a proactive, positive presence to shoots
• Represent BuildWitt professionally on sites and with partners

Post-Production & Workflow

• Maintain and organize gear, media, and storage
• Help ensure gear readiness day-to-day
• Assist with editing/post-production between trips

What You Bring

Required

• Strong passion for cinematography and visual storytelling
• Proven experience operating cameras in professional environments
• Ability to follow creative direction, shot lists, and workflows
• Ability to organize gear and media
• Positive attitude, curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to improve

Nice to Have

• Drone operating experience (part 107 license a plus)
• Storyboarding or shot-planning experience

Attributes for Success

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Love being part of a team and collaborating
• Can adapt on the fly in changing environments
• Communicate clearly and professionally on job sites
• Enjoy both creative and technical aspects of production
• Love being active—this is a physically demanding job—and shooting in outdoor environments

Travel & Location Details

Is there travel?

Yes. Travel varies by production schedule and season. Field shoots occur across the U.S. at active construction, earthwork, and mining sites.

Is this role required to be local to Nashville?

Yes. The ability to be physically present at the Nashville office (Germantown) three days per week is required when not on the road.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

• Dirty boots and work that matters
• Competitive base salary
• Hybrid work and flexible hours where possible
• Affordable healthcare for team members and families
• Flexible PTO, including two weeks off at the end of the year
• 401K match, with vesting the quarter following hire date
• Work for a company that cares for, trusts, and empowers their people

We believe in the power of diversity and are proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.