Director of Photography (project-based)

Job Description

The Role

BuzzFeed is looking for an accomplished and experienced Director of Photography to bring their expertise to an upcoming branded production being shot in Flint, Michigan. This is a freelance position with a project rate of $460/day, shooting on location in early to mid-September.

You Will

• Collaborate with the director to make decisions on visuals and lighting
• Work with director to build shot list
• Work with production team to build and test camera and lighting package
• Be willing to and able to set up lights, grip, and perform camera prep responsibilities
• Operate camera and manage camera crew
• Determine camera settings
• Control natural or artificial lighting conditions

You Have

• 3+ years of production experience as a DP working on branded, commercial, or music videos
• Technical knowledge of cameras and the film production process
• Experience with lighting techniques and equipment
• Must provide samples of work / reel
• Photography skills are a plus