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Professional Photographer / Videographer

Mercor Alabaster · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$60/hour
Job type:
Full Time

About the Role:
We're seeking a resourceful, one-person photography/videography powerhouse who can work efficiently and produce high-quality photos and video content on demand. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to maximize their resources, and can deliver polished results without overcomplicating the process.

What you'll do:

- Shoot 10 input images of people, objects, or backgrounds

- Shoot 1 output image and 1 output video that show all inputs together in the same frame

- Ensure all produced content is high quality and aligns with provided guidelines

Qualifications:

- 2+ years of professional photography experience

- Strong photo/video portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual storytelling

- Access to professional camera equipment (DSLR or equivalent; no phone-only setups)

- Proficiency with standard editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut)

- Able to work independently, efficiently, and under tight deadlines

- Creative, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments

- Self-starter with a passion for creating and experimenting with new visual ideas

Ideal Candidate:

- A self-starter who loves to create.

- Light on their feet, with the ability to produce high-quality work in short timeframes.

- Excited to experiment, innovate, and deliver fresh visual ideas.

Application Process:

- Interview: 20 minutes

- Form: 5 minutes

- Work Trial: Selected candidates will complete a

paid Work Trial ($120) . Successful candidates will be onboarded to the project and eligible for additional work.

Compensation:

- Successful completion of one task will earn

$120 per task .

- The task is expected to take about 2 hours, making the

effective rate approximately $60/hour , but compensation is based on task completion rather than hours worked.

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This is a per-task payment, not an hourly payment.