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Mosaic.tech

Video Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

You have the artistic taste, editorial judgment, and technical craft to recognize where the ... Edit documentary-style customer stories, brand films, employee profiles, product launches, event ...

Colonial Williamsburg

Culinary Extern

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$19.91/hr

... documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed ... The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts ...

Peregrine Technologies

Video Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You have the artistic taste, editorial judgment, and technical craft to recognize where the ... Edit documentary-style customer stories, brand films, employee profiles, product launches, event ...

The California State University

$60 - $80/hr

... documentaries, public service announcements (PSA's), instructional films, and a variety of client-based projects for nonprofit organizations, community groups, and corporate partners. The temporary ...

Peregrine Technologies

Video Editor

New York, NY · On-site

You have the artistic taste, editorial judgment, and technical craft to recognize where the ... Edit documentary-style customer stories, brand films, employee profiles, product launches, event ...

Peregrine Technologies

Video Editor

New York, NY

You have the artistic taste, editorial judgment, and technical craft to recognize where the ... Edit documentary-style customer stories, brand films, employee profiles, product launches, event ...

VG Systems

Videographer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Document facility operations and construction progress for documentary purposes. * Record hardware installation and equipment transportation activities. * Support artistic and technical design ...

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How much do documentary artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for documentary artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Documentary Artist vs Filmmaker?

AspectDocumentary ArtistFilmmaker
CredentialsArtistic training, possibly in visual arts or mediaFilm school or related degree, filmmaking experience
Work EnvironmentArt studios, galleries, or on-location shootsFilm sets, production companies, editing suites
Industry UsageArt and media industries, often with a focus on visual storytellingFilm and television industry, narrative and documentary projects

While both roles involve storytelling through visual media, a Documentary Artist primarily creates artistic visual representations and installations related to documentary themes, often emphasizing artistic expression. A Filmmaker, on the other hand, produces complete films or documentaries, handling all aspects from scripting to editing. The roles overlap in their use of visual storytelling but differ in scope, purpose, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Documentary Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,541 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Culinary Extern - Baking and Pastry

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

Colonial Williamsburg Company
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$19.91/hr

Part-time

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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19th of 29 rated museums

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Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

About the Position 

The Culinary Externship Program with Colonial Williamsburg Company strives to provide a diverse experience in high quality culinary operations. The Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg offers a la carte, quick service and special events opportunities to develop skills and hone your craft.
Candidates should be enrolled in or recent graduates of a Culinary program.

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