Hubstaff blog is hiring: Videographer in Chicago

We’re seeking a highly experienced and dependable Videographer to help capture powerful, brand-name-aligned video content for a high-performing, visionary CEO leading an international, mission-driven organization. You’ll be responsible for documenting transformational moments across live events, workshops, and behind-the-scenes brand moments ensuring the emotional and visual quality of the footage meets the highest standards.

This is a role for a self-managed creative professional with excellent camera skills, a strong sense of storytelling, and the ability to move quickly while maintaining quality and discretion.

Note: This role is exclusively for video capture and on-location production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture professional-grade footage during key events, workshops, and brand experiences
• Operate and manage your own camera, lighting, and audio equipment with technical and creative excellence
• Collaborate with the brand team to align shoot plans with the vision and content strategy
• Ensure all footage is delivered in an organized, editable format, ready for post-production
• Travel as needed to shoot on-location across the U.S. and abroad (travel expenses covered)
• Exercise professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality, especially during private or high-profile filming

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional videography experience, ideally including live events, speaker sessions, and lifestyle/documentary-style capture
• Demonstrated ability to shoot in fast-paced, unpredictable environments with minimal oversight
• Must own or have access to professional camera and audio equipment (DSLR/mirrorless or cinema-grade, lavalier mics, lighting gear.
• Strong knowledge of composition, audio, lighting setups, and camera movement
• Highly organized with excellent communication and logistical coordination skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver raw footage in structured folders for editors

Ideal Candidate

• You’re passionate about authentic storytelling and capturing moments that matter
• You are self-directed, proactive, and calm under pressure
• You thrive in environments that demand both creativity and high performance
• You carry yourself with integrity and respect
• You’re committed to excellence and the bigger mission behind the content

FLSA Classification

This role is classified as “Exempt – Independent Contractor (1099)” under U.S. FLSA guidelines. It is not eligible for overtime pay or employee benefits. A contract agreement will outline scope and compensation prior to onboarding.

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