Contract Videographers

Contract Videographers support our mission by capturing and highlighting the unique personalities of the youth we serve. They're responsible for creating our primary content: high-quality, personalized adoption recruitment videos. We're specifically looking for videographers who live in CO, NV, TX, MN, and ND.

This is a contracted position and is not eligible for employee benefits. You'll work closely with the Shoots Manager and Coordination Manager.

Compensation

  • $75/hour for the duration of the shoot day. Time is calculated as round-trip, starting from when you leave your home and ending when you return.

  • $300 per kid reel edit.

  • An additional $100/night for overnight trips.

Travel Reimbursement & Coverage

For shoots that require extended or overnight travel:

  • Flights, rental vehicles, hotel accommodations, and meals are covered by The Reel Hope Project. We follow the Federal Per Diem lodging and meal rates based on the specific state of travel.

  • Mileage reimbursement is calculated from your home and follows the IRS standard rate of $0.70 per mile.

Frequency

1-8 shoots/month, with the average being 2-5 shoots/month.

  • This role involves occasional overnight travel. We're looking for someone who can prioritize and comfortably manage overnight trips as part of their work schedule.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of videographer experience.

  • 2+ years of experience working with youth is strongly preferred. Applicants with teaching or special education backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • Provide your own equipment, which must include two digital cameras and lavalier microphones.

  • Proficiency in a video editing software (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, etc.).

  • Strong commitment to protecting the privacy standards for foster care youth. You must maintain the privacy and dignity of all involved and exercise wisdom and caution with youth footage.

  • Adaptive, flexible, and patient in high-stress environments.

  • Collaborative and open to team and/or social worker feedback.

  • Proficient in Google Suite.

  • Highly detail-oriented and committed to excellence.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Ability to show initiative independently and work collaboratively on a small team in a remote, long-distance setting.

  • Able to lift 50 lbs.

  • Aligns with The Reel Hope Project’s Statement of Faith and Core Values.

Responsibilities

  • Work cooperatively and professionally with TRHP staff and the contractor team. Serve as a strong partner to the Shoot Lead on shoot days.

  • Travel may be required within The Reel Hope Project’s current focus states—as well as any future expansion states—to complete video shoots.

  • Set up and tear down audio, video, and lighting when applicable.

  • Direct and capture a wide variety of footage (interview, b-roll, and action) of individual youth and/or sibling groups throughout the duration of each shoot. Footage should be specific to each site location and the youth's interests.

  • Engage positively and comfortably with a wide variety of youth spanning in cognitive and physical ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, and biological and developmental age.

  • Engage positively and comfortably with social workers, site hosts, etc.

  • Display flexibility and patience during interviews or activities. Be prepared to pivot as plans change or youth require specific accommodations. Always maintain a positive attitude and focus on capturing the youth’s best side.

  • Edit captured video footage into a compelling two-minute video.

  • Edit the first draft within the set project deadline of 7 days.

  • Incorporate any requested edits/feedback and send final required deliverables within 2 days of receipt of such feedback and proposed revisions.

  • Understand the TRHP brand and adhere to data privacy policies and procedures.

Interested in Applying?

Please send the following to info@thereelhopeproject.org:

  1. Either a resume highlighting your relevant experience or a short introductory video (2 minutes) telling us about yourself, your style, and why you'd be a great fit for this role.

  2. A link to your personal portfolio or examples of previous work.

  3. A brief blurb about why you are interested in working with The Reel Hope Project.