Wedding Videographer (Contract / Weekends)

The Company:

Old North Film Company produces cinematic wedding films with an emphasis on storytelling.

Old North was founded in 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, and has grown into an award-winning production company that films nearly 200 weddings per year.

We're excited to grow our team of creative, friendly, and eager video professionals as we approach the 2022 summer wedding season.

This contracting position is an opportunity to work with and learn from a boutique, tight-knit, and creatively driven team while also developing one's own skills behind the camera.

Check out our work!

www.oldnorthfilmcompany.com

The Job:

Old North sends out two "shooters" on wedding days: a Lead Shooter and Second Shooter. We have openings in both positions, and would love to hear about what interests you.

Lead Shooters carry leadership responsibilities for scheduling and day-of shooting, as well as fostering relationships with clients and other vendors. Our Lead Shooters are experienced videographers who have worked consistently with Old North to master our visual style and have exhibited leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills necessary to consistently meet our high quality standards.

• Lead shooters MUST have great communication skills and are required to have at least one phone call with your clients/couples assigned, as well as being reachable and responsive.

The Second Shooter is the starting position at Old North. Second Shooters are responsible for assisting the Lead Shooter by capturing cinematic, candid footage of the bride, groom, bridal party, guests, and other details that help tell the story of the wedding day. Other responsibilities may include:

• setting up audio devices
• some client relations
• some equipment transportation

We are busiest from May - November and mostly on Saturdays (some Fridays and Sundays). We still get weddings in the off-season, but our need for contractor help is minimal between December - April.

We most commonly start new applicants as Second Shooters, but the job can move into a "Lead Shooting" position, which includes more booking opportunities, as well as higher compensation. Let us know if these opportunities interest you.

**All footage must be dropped off in person or through dropbox, google drive, etc no later than the following Tuesday of when the wedding was shot.**

Who We are Looking For:

There are two main qualities we look for in our team members:

-Student Mentality.

We are all always learning. We are looking for employees who are hungry to learn, who ask good questions, and humbly accept constructive criticism. We are excited to learn from your experiences as well! But as a new hire, you must show us that you are able to learn our shooting style and go above and beyond our expectations, first.

-Balance Professionalism with Personability.

Weddings are a unique environment. We expect our videographers to strike a difficult balance of being patient, courteous, and easy-going with clients, guests, and other vendors while also being professional, diligent, and competent in all their work.

• Access to a Vehicle is a PLUS (please let us know if you do NOT have access to a vehicle).
• Personal equipment is a PLUS (mirrorless cameras such as the Lumix GH5 or Sony A7siii, stabilization equipment, and audio recording devices)
• Professional, Organized and Punctual
• Experience with DSLR/mirrorless filmmaking
• Experience with Camera Stabilization such as Sliders, Steadicams, and Gimbals are a PLUS
• Experience with basic Audio, such as Zooms or Tascams
• Understands Video Principles (Shutter, ISO, Aperture, Framing etc.)

Compensation:

We pay our Second Shooters based on the following pay schedule:

• $300 for 7 hour wedding package
• $375 for 8-9 hour wedding package
• $425 for 10+ hour wedding package

We pay Lead Shooters based on the the following pay schedule:

• $600 for 7 hour wedding package
• $750 for 8-9 hour wedding package
• $850 for 10+ hour wedding package

Additional compensation for parking and driving is included.

Opportunity For Growth:

After shooting 2-7 weddings with Old North and showing you have all the technical know-how as well as the personality required, you may be eligible to Lead Shoot.

The Hiring and Training Process:

We hold required videography workshops that you must attend at least once in order to be considered as a part-time team member. If your reel and application indicates that you may be a good match for us, we’ll reach out with a list of available workshops.

These workshops are free, highly beneficial cinematic training sessions.

How to Apply

When applying, PLEASE SEND A LINK OF YOUR VIDEO WORK. DO NOT only send a resume. Vimeo links are preferred or a link to your personal website.

List relevant videography equipment, including cameras, stabilization, and audio capturing devices.

**Only applicants that send examples of previous work will be considered.**

**All applicants must be fully vaccinated and have or will obtain a booster shot**

• Be aware that clients do ask for proof of vaccination.

The following is a list of video content we prefer to see, in order:

• Cinematic Wedding Footage
• Highlight videos of events
• Short Films, Narrative, or Documentary Footage
• Cinematography Reels (nature, city, people)
• Miscellaneous video content shot and edited by you

If you send videos that you worked on with a team or group, please give specific notation of your exact role in the production, specific shots that you filmed and responsibilities that you held etc.

We are looking forward to your application!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $300.00 - $900.00 per day

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All contract videographers must have and wear a mask to all weddings, unless told otherwise.

Work Location: Multiple Locations