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Photographer/Videographer/Drone Operator (Freelance)

Camak Media · Boston, MA, USA ·

Pay:
73.800 - 147.600
Job type:
Contract

Camak Media is looking for a versatile and dependable freelance photographer, videographer and drone pilot to take on overflow production assignments throughout Greater Boston and surrounding areas.

Assignments may include conferences, corporate events, interviews, event b-roll, real estate photography, 360-degree property tours, aerial coverage and other client productions.

This is an as-needed, per-project contract opportunity—not a position with a fixed schedule or guaranteed number of hours. Some assignments may be a few hours, while others may require full-day or multi-day availability.

The ideal candidate is an established freelancer or small business owner with the flexibility to add assignments to their existing schedule.

Responsibilities

Photographing conferences, events, interviews, properties and other client projects

Capturing polished video b-roll and interview footage

Operating a drone for professional aerial photo and video assignments

Capturing HDR-bracketed interior and exterior real estate photography

Capturing 360-degree panoramic imagery when required

Following Camak Media shot lists, technical standards and creative direction

Managing basic lighting and audio when required

Arriving on time and representing Camak Media professionally on location

Working independently while communicating clearly throughout each assignment

Organizing, backing up and uploading captured media by the required deadline

Protecting client confidentiality and handling all footage responsibly

Required qualifications

Professional photography and videography experience

Previous experience shooting real estate

Experience covering conferences, corporate events or similar client-facing productions

Strong understanding of composition, exposure, lighting, focus and audio

Experience shooting HDR-bracketed photography

Valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Must maintain commercial general liability and commercial drone/aviation liability insurance, each with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence.

Professional portfolio demonstrating relevant photo, video, real estate and aerial work

Reliable personal vehicle and willingness to travel to different locations

Strong work ethic and a small-business-owner mindset

Dependable, responsive, detail-oriented and able to work without direct supervision

Ability to follow established workflows and deliver consistent results

Flexible availability, including weekdays and occasional evenings or weekends

Required equipment

Professional drone with sufficient batteries

At least two professional mirrorless camera bodies

Professional wide-angle and additional lenses

Sturdy tripod

External flash

Camera gimbal

Basic professional audio equipment

Portable lighting equipment

Sufficient batteries, memory cards and backup equipment

Reliable computer and internet connection for transferring large media files

Experience capturing 360-degree tours with a fisheye lens and panoramic head is strongly preferred.

Owning a panoramic head is a plus, but Camak Media can provide one when necessary.

Compensation is determined per assignment based on the location, duration, scope and required deliverables. The rate will always be communicated and agreed upon before an assignment is accepted.

Applications without a relevant portfolio will not be considered.

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