STORYTELLER - DFW

Storyteller - DFW
The Role
The Storyteller is a creative visual professional who captures authentic human stories through cinematic video and photography, bringing people, projects, and purpose to life.

Schedule : Full Time

Type : Hybrid

Location : Dallas, TX

Compensation : Competitive

About Harp & Sling
Harp & Sling is a storytelling-first creative agency that helps brands cut through mediocrity through cinematic video, photography, and strategic storytelling campaigns. We serve industries where trust, people, and real-world impact matter-construction, engineering, architecture, design, nonprofits, and thought leadership.

We don't just "shoot content".

We lead stories - from strategy to execution - capturing people, projects, and purpose with clarity, excellence, and heart.

About The Role
The Senior Storyteller is a hands-on creative leader responsible for planning, capturing, and delivering high-quality video and photography projects. This role blends cinematic craft, storytelling instinct, leadership, and executional grit.

You are not just a shooter or editor - you are a story leader. You know how to extract meaningful narratives from real people, direct a shoot with confidence, manage a crew, and deliver polished work that aligns with strategy and client goals.

Story Leadership & Creative Execution

Lead end-to-end video projects: planning, filming, editing, and delivery

Direct interviews, b-roll, and narrative moments with strong story intuition

Capture cinematic visuals that elevate brands and humanize work

Ensure all content aligns with campaign goals and storytelling frameworks

Production Leadership

Lead and manage small production teams on set

Confidently run full-day shoots in active, sometimes strenuous environments (jobsites, facilities, events)

Coordinate with Account Managers and internal teams for clarity and execution

Maintain creative authority while collaborating effectively

Technical Excellence

Operate cinema-grade cameras confidently (Canon C70, RED, Blackmagic, etc.)

Manage audio, lighting, stabilization, and production workflows

Edit using professional software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)

Maintain, transport, and manage video + photo equipment responsibly

Client & Team Communication

Communicate clearly and professionally with clients on set

Read the room - demonstrating high emotional intelligence and situational awareness

Translate creative direction into actionable guidance for team members

Serve as a calm, confident presence during high-pressure shoots

Creative Experience

3-4+ years of professional experience in video production and photography

Proven experience managing and executing professional video shoots

Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling depth, not just visuals

Technical Proficiency

Hands-on experience with cinema cameras (Canon, RED, Blackmagic, etc.)

Strong working knowledge of professional editing workflows

Comfortable owning a project from capture through final delivery

Leadership & Autonomy

Natural leader with experience leading crews or creative teams

High autonomy - able to take ownership without hand-holding

Proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly driven

Comfortable making decisions in the field

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to film full days in physically demanding conditions

Comfortable working outdoors, on jobsites, or in unpredictable environments

Able to lift, carry, and manage professional production equipment

Who You Are (and this matters)

A go-getter with exceptional work ethic

Calm under pressure, confident on set

Story-driven, not just gear-driven

A creative who can also execute with discipline

Someone who takes pride in craft and ownership

You don't wait to be told what to do - you see what needs to be done and do it well.

Core Values: Alignment with Harp & Sling
We Are Looking For Someone Who Not Only Fits The Role, But Embodies Our Culture. At Harp & Sling, The Right Candidate Lives Out Our Five Values Daily:

Own the Outcome - Takes responsibility from start to finish

Wash Feet - Serves clients and internal partners with humility

Live No Lies - Communicates with honesty, clarity, and integrity

Make It Gold - Brings excellence and thoughtfulness into every detail

Let the Light Leak - Works with purpose, hope, and a strong inner conviction

Schedule and Location

Must be based in Dallas-Fort Worth

Hybrid role: remote work + in-person shoots and meetings

Salary - Exempt: Full-time commitment with production-based scheduling (40-50+ hours/week)

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