Director of Photography and Assistant Producer
About The Position
The Hussman School of Journalism and Media is inviting applications for a part-time temporary Director of Photography (DP) & Assistant Producer for a short documentary. The Director of Photography (DP) & Assistant Producer will join a documentary film project currently in development. This combined role works closely with the producer/director to shape the film’s visual approach, support story development, and serve as the primary cinematographer, while stepping into assistant producer duties as needed. The DP/Assistant Producer contributes to both the creative and technical dimensions of the project. Responsibilities include helping conceptualize the visual style; managing or overseeing the main camera, lenses, lighting, and sound setup; filming interviews, and location footage; and ensuring visual continuity across shoot days. The role also includes supporting pre-production planning, location scouting, communication with participants, and other production logistics. This position is eligible for remote work schedule. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Responsibilities
- Helping conceptualize the visual style
- Managing or overseeing the main camera, lenses, lighting, and sound setup
- Filming interviews, and location footage
- Ensuring visual continuity across shoot days
- Supporting pre-production planning
- Location scouting
- Communication with participants
- Other production logistics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
