Cinematographer Casting Call for Documentary-Style Video Production

Job Description

Welder Underground is seeking a skilled cinematographer to join its media team and document the daily work, people, and learning environment inside a live fabrication studio and apprenticeship program. This role blends documentary-style storytelling with cinematic visuals, capturing authentic moments inside a fast-paced workshop environment.

The cinematographer will collaborate closely with the media team to plan, shoot, and edit videos for social media and storytelling initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys observing real moments as they unfold, anticipating compelling visuals, and transforming everyday activities into engaging visual stories.

This position also involves filming outside the shop environment, including visits to welding and fabrication facilities, connecting with tradespeople, and telling the stories of people and places connected to the skilled trades industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture documentary-style footage inside a working fabrication studio

• Operate professional video equipment to film high-quality footage

• Collaborate with the media team to plan shot concepts and story direction

• Edit footage into polished video content for social media and digital platforms

• Document apprentices, instructors, and daily shop activities

• Organize media files and maintain efficient backup systems

• Assist with post-production tasks including editing, color grading, and sound adjustments

• Participate in storytelling and creative planning with the production team

Requirements

• Experience operating professional cameras such as DSLRs or mirrorless systems

• Experience with Sony FX30 or FX3 cameras preferred

• Strong understanding of manual exposure and camera settings

• Ability to capture stable handheld footage and dynamic camera movement

• Comfortable filming unscripted moments in active environments

• Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro

• Familiarity with color grading, basic sound design, and post-production workflows

• Experience using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or After Effects preferred

• Strong storytelling instincts and documentary-style visual sensibility

• Organized, reliable, and able to collaborate with a creative team

• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment

Compensation

• $25–$35 per hour (commensurate with experience)

• Flexible part-time schedule (3–5 days per week)

• Opportunity to work with a creative media team producing meaningful content