Second Camera Operator - Doc Series (PAID - June Dates)
MBur...@towson.edu
Production: People Worth Caring About
Role: Second Camera Operator
Type: Contract / Early-Career / Internship Opportunity
Location: U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
About the Project
We are seeking a motivated Second Camera Operator to join our traveling team for the ongoing healthcare documentary series. View playlist on YouTube here: People Worth Caring About.
Upcoming project includes:
Filming in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. June 8–10.
We're looking for someone interested in a long-term partnership, as there will be opportunities to film future projects with us in September, October, and November in Alaska, Nebraska, and New York.
This is a fast-paced, run-and-gun documentary production focused on real human stories in the healthcare space. Upcoming filming will take place on location across multiple U.S. cities with a small, collaborative crew. This role is ideal for a student, recent graduate, or early-career cinematographer looking to gain meaningful field experience while working alongside an experienced documentary team.
Role Responsibilities
Operate second camera during documentary filming
Capture vérité footage, interviews, and b-roll
Support camera setup and production workflow
Work efficiently in fast-moving, run-and-gun environments
Travel with a small documentary crew
Equipment
Primary production cameras: Sony FX3, Sony FX6
Applicants should be comfortable operating Sony cinema cameras or comparable professional video systems.
Requirements
Run-and-gun or documentary filming experience
Comfortable traveling domestically and internationally (if required)
Collaborative, adaptable team mindset
Preferred: Fluency in English; entry-level Spanish is a bonus (our production team is from Chile), documentary storytelling experience, interest in long-form nonfiction filmmaking
Paid opportunity
Compensation ranges from $100 to $4000, based on experience, scope of work, and equipment provided (yours or ours). Production travel expenses during shoots are covered.
How to Apply
Please submit: Resume or background, including camera experience, and demo reel or documentary clips
Please send to ma...@strategicpete.com and m...@strategicpete.com