Lead Videographer

Greenville, SC (On-site)

$60K/yr – $70K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead complex shoots from concept to delivery, coordinating schedules, crews, and talent while guiding clients and on-camera talent to deliver authentic social-ready content.

  • Own shoot planning, directing, and on-set leadership across assigned projects
  • Collaborate with social and editors to refine concepts and deliver volume without sacrificing quality
  • Explore automation and AI to speed up scheduling, documentation, and prep

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Builds shot lists and production plans in alignment with the director, as needed
  • Leads the creative for the shoots you are assigned
  • Collaborates with the social media team on ideas
  • Creates and distributes shoot-day schedules
  • Books crew, talent, locations, and permits
  • Sources, preps, and tests technical elements ahead of shoot day
  • Flags scope and budget risks as they surface
  • Works with the social team to refine shot lists against the script
  • Builds shot lists that produce volume, capturing multiple usable pieces per setup
  • Contributes social content ideas during concepting

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional video production experience, including time leading or directing shoots
  • Strong hands-on command of camera, lighting, and audio, with the range to step into whichever role the day needs
  • Real experience shooting for social, including vertical formats, and a genuine preference for that kind of work
  • Interest in running studio productions, ideally including LED wall environments
  • Comfortable directing talent and coaching clients who are not used to being on camera
  • Excellent planning and time management, with the discipline to keep gear, paperwork, and logistics tight
  • Valid driver's license and comfort driving and maintaining a grip truck
  • Willingness to learn automation and experiment with AI to work smarter
  • You genuinely love production days. The early calls, the problem solving, the moment the shot finally works
  • You pay attention to what performs on social, and you can explain why something worked

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Employee emergency fund
  • Corporate chaplain
  • Corporate assistance program
  • Free primary health care
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9/8 Central

Most businesses struggle to stand out, connect with their audience, and drive sales. We solve this by creating the three essential videos every service-based business needs.Then, we keep the momentum going with recurring social media content and podcast production. As a result, our clients attract more customers and grow with confidence.What makes us different? We have dedicated strategy and production teams, plus a 10,000 sq ft studio with a 40x15' LED wall to bring your vision to life.

Founded in 2013
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
12 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
470
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19%
Direct
57.8%
Referral
5.5%
Social
16.3%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (50% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1