Camera Operator
$25 per hourDanceBUG Inc.
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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