DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHER APPRENTICESHIP: LOS ANGELES

Are you a passionate storyteller who’s ready to take your shooting to the next level? Go To Team is offering a unique opportunity to production camera people and chief photographers as our next cameraperson. This position is designed for video/digital format shooters (not still photographers… no offense) that want to gain the experience needed to shoot, run audio, and light at the highest level. We have successfully run this apprenticeship for 20 years.

This position will initially be based in Los Angeles, CA and you will work regularly with Go To Team’s DP, Zach Reed, for clients like: CNN, Comcast, NASCAR, Turner Sports and Assignment Desk. You will be working as a camera assist and, running audio, and lighting while learning every aspect of high-end video production. This position has a heavy travel schedule taking the crew outside of LA regularly. At the end of the Apprenticeship phase (8-12 months), you’ll be considered for a multi-year contract position where we’ll continue to train you and develop you into a Director of Photography. If chosen to advance, you’ll be placed in your own market/city outside of LA and we’ll train you to become a Director of Photography. If you want to live full-time in LA then this position is not for you.

We often work odd hours on short notice where some weeks are busier than others. Lots of driving and heavy travel are guaranteed. Our crews drive hundreds of miles before and after shooting on a regular basis. If you do not like to drive, this position isn’t for you.

Experience in PA, Audio and Grip work are a plus. However, a solid reel and hard working attitude are key.

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License, Passport, Dependable Vehicle, but most of all a strong desire to be the best.

Yearly Salary: $32,500 plus commission and benefits

Term: 12 month paid apprenticeship with review and first right of hire at 9 months.

This is designed for talented storytellers that are cameramen who want to shoot at their best.

Federal Apprenticeship guidelines require at least a college degree or two years of work related experience.

There is only one way to apply. Tell us a story with material that you’ve shot. While student films are interesting they’re not what we do on a daily basis. 98% of what we shoot is “make you care” pieces for Major sports, news and entertainment companies. Make your reel three minutes max. We need to see interviews and B-Roll. Color and time lapses are a plus, but put together one cohesive demo reel that tells us about you (stylistically) from behind the lens. Do not send us multiple links to your work. This needs to be a unique reel to Go To Team meeting the requirements above. One hint…watch the reels on our website.

All Applicants must have a reel. No exceptions. Applicants without reel will not be accepted. Please include an email address. Reels and Resumes will be accepted on or before August 15th. Reels received after the August 15th deadline will not be accepted or reviewed. Reels will be accepted one way only.

Please send in a downloadable link to your reel.

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