Traveling Camera Operator (Seasonal)

DanceBUG Inc.
  • Chicago, IL
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    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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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL
    Websitehttp://dancebug.com/

    Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Broadcastingunmatched
    • Car Rentalsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Danceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Filmunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Multimediaunmatched
    • Sportsunmatched
    • Theaterunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Video Editingunmatched
    • Video Productionunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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