Sr. Field Videographer

FieldWrk•Nashville, TN

16d•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

FieldWrk is a mission-first B2B branding agency serving essential industries such as civil construction, heavy equipment, waste and environmental services, energy, and critical infrastructure. The Sr. Field Videographer owns the visual execution of field video and photo work, creating high-quality content that celebrates the people behind these industries, tells impactful stories, and supports clients’ brand growth. The role brings creative direction to life while capturing safe, authentic, and meaningful content for brand videos, recruiting, social media, and photography. The videographer leads shoots on active jobsites, conducts interviews, works with clients and crews on site, and contributes to pre-production and post-production. The role involves approximately 50% travel, or 10–12 days per month, and may require extended days on active jobsites. A paid contract videography project will take place to assess fit before any full-time offer. FieldWrk is seeking someone with 3–5 years of videography and photography experience who is interested in growing into a Video Director role. The position includes remote work and flexible hours within a 40-hour work week. The company describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on craft, ownership, clear communication, adaptability, and professional growth.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional videography and photography experience at an agency, production company, in-house team, or as a freelancer.
A portfolio demonstrating documentary-style work, social media content, and scripted or commercial work.
Advanced command of shooting styles, cinematography, and framing.
Advanced knowledge of camera technical specifications, codecs, and formats.
Experience shooting still photography on DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
Strong storytelling instincts.
Ability to execute another person’s creative vision while contributing personal craft and ideas.
Solid understanding of location audio, including onboard microphones and lavalier microphones.
Solid editing skills in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, including color grading.
Comfort directing people on camera, including non-actors in interviews.
Organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage several projects on tight timelines.
Clear, direct communication and strong collaboration, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time, or 10–12 days per month.
FAA Part 107 drone certification.
Ability to perform the key responsibilities satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, engineering, or the trades.
Motion graphics experience using After Effects or similar software.
Scriptwriting or copywriting experience.
Experience creating content for social platforms, including vertical formats.
Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Lead shoots on active jobsites, manage schedules and crews, and prioritize safety and alignment with the creative strategy.
Shoot video and still photography, including both formats on smaller projects when required.
Bring scripts and storyboards to life for documentary and scripted work, finding creative alternatives when planned shots are not possible.
Lead interviews, put interviewees at ease, and guide conversations toward usable, on-message content.
Direct talent through scripted scenes and monitor performance, framing, and continuity.
Capture B-roll and coverage, make creative decisions when plans change, manage media on site, and log notes for editing.
Collaborate with strategists and Creative/Art Directors to interpret briefs and align on vision, references, and key messages.
Develop mood boards, visual treatments, and shot lists; create storyboards for commercial work; and conduct pre-interviews and help refine messaging and scripts for documentary work.
Coordinate with the Head of Production and production team on logistics and equipment needs.
Prepare, test, and pack equipment before shoots, including charging batteries and formatting cards.
Write shoot notes and lead debriefs to prepare editors and the team for post-production.
Create work orders, including documentary paper edits, circle takes for scripted content, and technical and creative specifications.
Work with the Sr. Editor and Editor to refine edits before internal and client review, and recommend creative solutions to feedback.
Advise on in-house gear purchases and maintain the equipment inventory.
Pitch new formats, stories, and visual approaches, and keep current with video trends, platforms, techniques, and equipment.

Benefits

Health insurance through United, with FieldWrk covering 85% for full-time employees and 50% for families, plus an optional HSA match.
Vision and dental insurance, with FieldWrk covering 100%.
Two weeks of paid holiday rest at the end of the year.
Flexible PTO policy; the company encourages employees to take 2–3 weeks off per year outside standard company holidays.
Life, disability, accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance plans.
401(k) or retirement plans available after three months of employment.
Paid parental leave.
Performance bonus/profit-sharing eligibility after six months of employment.
Remote work and flexible hours within a 40-hour work week.
A collaborative, supportive workplace that invests in developing employees’ talents through mentorship.