Traveling Camera Operator (Seasonal)
About this role
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
- Sports camera operation
- Live event production
- Wedding and event videography
- Broadcasting
- Concerts and theatre
- Film production
- Livestreaming (OBS)
- Multi-camera switching
- Jib operation
Ready to Hit the Road?
Join DanceBUG this season and travel the country, capturing unforgettable performances and working with innovative production technology.
Apply today - we'd love to hear from you.
Company at a glance
DanceBUG is the #1 dance media production company in the world! We are shaping the future of dance media through industry leading technology, continued innovation and unparalleled customer service, while preserving lifelong memories for competitions, studios, dancers, and their families.
Hiring Videographers & Photographers to capture live dance competitions and recitals across North America! Email [email protected] with a resume and portfolio if you're interested!
Top Benefits
- Paid travel days
- Flights covered
- Hotels covered
- Rental cars covered
- Travel expenses covered
- Professional equipment provided
- Guaranteed minimum daily pay
- Private hotel room
- Paid training
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