Remote Drone Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$60-80 Hourly
W2
Start Date:
Aug 19, 2026
Our client is looking for an experienced Corporate Videographer to capture high-quality video and audio across corporate offices and active manufacturing plant environments. You will be responsible for bringing top-tier equipment (including lighting, teleprompter, and audio gear), capturing dynamic footage on set, and either executing post-production edits or delivering raw, high-quality assets to post-production teams.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced corporate environments, possesses the technical capability to manage challenging audio environments (e.g., plant floor background noise).

• Estimated Frequency/Cadence: At least 1 LA-based shoot per month (video interview of CEO for example), US-based travel required for some shoots
• First Project Date: The week of August 24th.

*** PLEASE NOTE: This is remote but you MUST be LA based and able to be onsite for shoots that are in LA with some domestic travel in US ***
Key Details
• Location: Diamond Bar, CA / Greater Los Angeles area.
• Immediate Project: Full-day shoot in Stockton, CA on week of August 24 (Travel expenses paid).
• Ongoing Engagement: At least 1 LA-based shoot per month, US-based travel required for some shoots.
• Compensation: $60-80/hr (dependent on experience and capabilities)
Core Responsibilities
• On-Set Filming: Capture crisp, corporate-grade B-roll, interview footage, and executive messaging in both corporate office and high-noise, dynamic manufacturing plant settings.
• Audio & Lighting Management: Set up professional lighting and audio configurations on location; demonstrate acute attention to detail to fix lighting or noise issues during filming.
• Resourceful Shot Coverage & Course Correction: Think like an editor while behind the camera; actively capture redundant shot options, extra B-roll, and cutaways to guard against footage shortages and adapt on the fly if a scene or environment isn't panning out.
• Post-Production / Asset Delivery: Perform full post-production edits (e.g. color correction, noise reduction, etc.) OR organize and deliver high-quality raw assets for external editors as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Producer and corporate teams, staying responsive via Teams, Outlook email throughout project lifecycles.
Gear & Technical Requirements
• Must own/provide full production kit: professional 4K camera setup, multi-point lighting kit, and high-quality audio equipment (lavaliers, directional mics). Drone capabilities a plus.
• Strong post-production capabilities, with specific expertise in audio noise reduction for noisy industrial backgrounds.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Proven experience in corporate video production (industrial or manufacturing background is a plus).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and curious on set.
• Flexibility to travel across the U.S. for scheduled plant shoots.
• Ability to adapt and be resourceful; highly proactive on set-able to course-correct in high-noise or shifting environments while maintaining high standards for volume and variety of deadline-driven content.
Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.
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