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Traveling Camera Operator (Seasonal)

DanceBUG Inc.

Columbus, OH • Remote

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

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.

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