Videographer/ Camera Operator - Washington, DC

DanceBUG Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Paid travel days

Flights paid

Hotel paid

Paid training

Regular weekend work

Job summary

DanceBUG Inc. is seeking videographers to travel the U.S. and film at dance competitions. Equipment is provided, and no editing is required. Training will be provided, and you will work weekends across the country.

You will operate cameras and livestream systems, monitor feeds, and upload event media in collaboration with the DanceBUG team. Prior live production experience is beneficial, but training is available.

Qualifications

• Experience with cameras or live production ventures (sports, weddings, concerts, theatre, broadcasting, livestreaming).
• Familiarity with OBS or multi-camera setups is a plus.
• Able to operate cameras and livestream systems in fast-paced event environments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to competitions nationwide and operate cameras and livestream systems.
• Monitor video feeds and upload event media with the team.
• Adapt to live-event workflows and learn on the job with provided training.

Skills

Camera operation

Live streaming

Multi-camera

OBS

Job description

Sports & Live Event Videographer

Travel the U.S. | Equipment provided | No editing

DanceBUG is hiring videographers for our February-June dance competition season. Bring your camera or live-event experience - we'll provide the gear and teach you how to film dance.

What We Offer

• Starting at $25/hour; overtime after 40 hours per week

• Guaranteed minimum daily pay and paid travel days

• Flights, rental cars and private hotel rooms paid by DanceBUG

• Professional equipment and paid training

• Regular weekend work; no editing or post-production

Typical schedule: Thursday or Friday through Sunday or Monday, with events across the U.S.

The Role

Travel to competitions, operate cameras and livestream systems, monitor video feeds, and upload event media alongside the DanceBUG team.

No dance experience required. Training includes virtual instruction in January and at least two live events with experienced team members.

You're a Good Fit If You

Have experience with cameras or live production-sports, weddings, concerts, theatre, broadcasting, livestreaming, OBS or multi-camera work - and comfortable with technology and fast-paced events.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the U.S.; valid U.S. driver's license; within about an hour of a major airport; available for weekend travel; comfortable with long days and occasional 5-6-hour drives; able to lift about 50 pounds; able to pass a background check.