Senior Field Videographer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Capture video and photography that highlights the individuals behind industrious sectors, narrates compelling stories, and assists clients in enhancing their brands through top-notch production content.

• Take ownership of the visual execution of video and photography projects in the field while achieving the vision and objectives set by the Creative Director.

• Direct shoots on active job sites while prioritizing safety; manage schedules and lead production teams.

• Execute both video and still photography, encompassing documentary and scripted content.

• Transform scripts and storyboards into reality while devising creative solutions when planned shots are unattainable.

• Conduct interviews and guide talent through scripted sequences.

• Capture B-roll and additional footage, make swift creative decisions, oversee on-site media management, and document editing notes.

• Collaborate with strategists and Creative/Art Directors to ensure alignment on briefs, vision, references, and key messages.

• Create mood boards, visual treatments, shot lists, and storyboards; facilitate documentary pre-interviews and assist in refining messaging and scripts.

• Manage logistics and equipment requirements in coordination with the Head of Production and the production team.

• Prepare, test, pack, and upkeep production equipment.

• Document shoot notes, lead debrief sessions, and generate work orders for editors and the production team.

• Work together with the Senior Editor and Editor to enhance edits and address feedback.

• Provide recommendations on gear purchases, maintain equipment inventory, propose new formats and narratives, and stay updated on video trends, platforms, techniques, and equipment.

• Oversee field and post-production teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with positive feedback from clients and peers.

• Be prepared to travel about 50% of the time and potentially work extended hours at active job sites.

• Complete a paid contract videography project to evaluate fit prior to any full-time employment offer.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in videography and photography within an agency, production company, in-house team, or as a freelancer.

• A portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of documentary-style work, social media content, and scripted or commercial projects.

• Proficient understanding of various shooting styles, cinematography, and framing techniques.

• Advanced knowledge of camera technical specifications, codecs, and formats.

• Experience in shooting still photography using DSLR or mirrorless cameras.

• Strong storytelling abilities.

• Proven capability to realize another person’s creative vision while incorporating your own skills and ideas.

• Comprehensive understanding of location audio, including onboard microphones and lavalier mics.

• Proficient editing skills in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, including color grading capabilities.

• Comfortable directing real individuals on camera, including non-actors during interviews.

• Organized and self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Clear and direct communication skills along with strong collaboration, leadership, and teamwork abilities.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time (10–12 days per month).

• FAA Part 107 drone certification for drone operation.

• Background in construction, engineering, or skilled trades.

• Experience in motion graphics (using After Effects or similar software).

• Experience in scriptwriting or copywriting.

• Familiarity with creating content for social media platforms, including vertical formats.

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

• FieldWrkers are expected to utilize AI thoughtfully and critically; submitting unedited AI-generated content or relying on AI for concept development is not permitted.

• The final application must be articulated in the applicant's own words and voice.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance (United) — FieldWrk covers 85% for full-time employees, 50% for families + optional HSA match

• Vision/dental insurance — FieldWrk covers 100%

• Two weeks paid holiday time off at the end of the year

• Flexible PTO policy — We encourage everyone to take 2-3 weeks off per year, in addition to our standard company holidays

• Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance plans

• 401k/retirement plans — Available after three months of employment

• Paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on impressive earthwork, demolition, mining, and construction projects

• Join a company that values, trusts, and empowers its employees

• Eligibility for performance bonuses/profit sharing after 6 months of employment — we believe that when FieldWrk succeeds, so should our team

• Remote work and flexible hours within a 40-hour work week