Position Overview
As a contract videographer, you will film short-form video ads designed to capture attention, build trust, and drive viewers to take action.
You will work primarily with local business owners, employees, and customers who are not trained actors. You must be comfortable directing people on camera, coaching them through short scripts, and helping them deliver lines in a confident, natural, and conversational way.
This is not a traditional cinematic filmmaking role, and we are not looking for someone who simply shows up and presses record.
You must understand how social media content is consumed. That means filming strong hooks, multiple script variations, customer testimonials, problem-and-solution scenes, direct offers, calls to action, and fast-paced B-roll that can be turned into high-performing ads.
Responsibilities
- Film short-form video ads for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
- Capture vertical and horizontal footage when required
- Direct business owners, employees, customers, and on-camera talent
- Coach non-actors through short scripts and talking points
- Help clients sound confident, natural, and conversational
- Film multiple hooks, offers, calls to action, and script variations
- Capture engaging B-roll that supports the message of each ad
- Film customer testimonials and interview-style content
- Follow provided scripts, creative briefs, shot lists, and campaign direction
- Set up and manage camera, lighting, and professional audio equipment
- Maintain consistent framing, lighting, audio, and visual quality
- Review footage during the shoot to confirm clean takes were captured
- Keep footage organized and properly labeled
- Deliver footage to our editing team after each shoot
- Communicate clearly with the Hi Vis Creative production team
Content You May Be Filming
Projects may include:
- Direct-response social media ads
- Talking-head videos
- Offer and promotion videos
- Customer testimonials
- Before-and-after content
- Educational and authority-building videos
- Problem-and-solution ads
- Jobsite and behind-the-scenes footage
- Product or service demonstrations
- Short-form organic social media content
- Reels, TikToks, Shorts, and paid Meta advertisements
Qualifications
- Professional videography experience
- Experience filming short-form, commercial, advertising, or branded content
- Strong understanding of social media video formats
- Ability to capture attention-grabbing footage within the first few seconds
- Strong understanding of camera settings, lighting, audio, and composition
- Ability to direct and coach people who are not professional actors
- Confidence getting multiple performances and script variations efficiently
- Professional, dependable, and easy to collaborate with
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to travel throughout King, Snohomish, Skagit, and Pierce Counties
- Must own and provide professional video production equipment
- Flexible weekday availability for scheduled shoots
Preferred Experience
- Experience filming paid social media advertisements
- Experience creating content for Meta, TikTok, or YouTube campaigns
- Experience with direct-response advertising
- Experience filming local business owners and service professionals
- Experience filming construction, home service, real estate, or contractor-related content
- Experience working from scripts, creative briefs, and structured shot lists
- Understanding of hooks, offers, pain points, testimonials, and calls to action
- Ability to film content with editing and ad performance in mind
Equipment Requirements
Applicants should have access to their own professional production equipment, including:
- Professional mirrorless, cinema, or DSLR camera
- Professional lenses suitable for interviews and B-roll
- Wireless lavalier or professional audio equipment
- Portable lighting equipment
- Tripod, monopod, gimbal, or stabilization equipment
- Memory cards, batteries, and necessary production accessories
Equipment should be portable and suitable for filming inside homes, offices, shops, and active jobsite environments.
Schedule
This is a project-based contract position.
Shoots are planned ahead of time and typically last approximately 2–4 hours. Most shoots take place on weekdays during normal business hours.
The number of shoots may vary each month based on client demand.
There is no long-term employment commitment required. However, consistent work may be available for videographers who are professional, reliable, and able to consistently deliver strong footage.
Compensation
Compensation is based on experience, equipment, travel requirements, and the scope of each production.
We offer competitive half-day and project-based rates.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
- Resume or brief overview of your experience
- Link to your portfolio, website, or video reel
- Examples of short-form, commercial, or social media advertising work
- Examples of talking-head videos or customer testimonials
- List of the equipment you currently own
- Your typical half-day or project rate
- Your current location
- Your general weekday availability
Applicants located in or near King, Snohomish, Skagit, or Pierce County are strongly preferred.
Hi Vis Creative is looking to build ongoing relationships with dependable videographers who understand that great social media ads are not just about making footage look good. The message, performance, pacing, and ability to stop the scroll matter just as much.
Pay: $200.00 - $500.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
