Let’s Dance With Me Studio – Naples, Florida
Compensation:
$35–45 per hour based on experience, qualifications, equipment, and event requirements.
Position Type:
Independent Contractor / Event-Based
About Us
Let’s Dance With Me Studio is one of Southwest Florida’s leading ballroom and Latin dance organizations, hosting dance showcases, competitions, team matches, social events, cruises, interviews, promotional productions, and community events throughout the year.
We are seeking an experienced Event Videographer to become a long-term content partner for our organization.
Our goal is to find a reliable professional capable of consistently capturing high-quality cinematic footage that showcases the excitement, emotion, energy, and transformation experienced by our students and clients.
Responsibilities
- Film live dance events, showcases, team matches, competitions, social parties, and special events
- Capture interviews, testimonials, and promotional content
- Film walk-and-talk style content
- Capture audience reactions, behind-the-scenes footage, and candid moments
- Capture smooth movement shots using professional stabilization equipment
- Operate independently and professionally during live events
- Organize and deliver all raw footage following each event
Required Experience
- Professional event videography experience
- Experience filming weddings, entertainment events, performances, sports events, luxury events, or similar environments
- Strong understanding of composition, camera movement, lighting, storytelling, and event coverage
- Ability to work in fast-paced live event environments
- Strong communication skills and professional appearance
Required Equipment
- Professional mirrorless or cinema camera system
- Professional gimbal stabilization system
- Multiple professional lenses suitable for event coverage and low-light environments
- Professional audio equipment for interviews and testimonials
- Sufficient batteries, storage media, and backup equipment for extended events
Preferred Equipment
- Sony FX3
- Sony A7S III
- Sony A7 IV
- Sony FX30
- Canon R6 Mark II
- Canon R5
- Canon C70
- DJI RS4, RS4 Pro, Ronin Series, or equivalent professional gimbal
- Drone equipment strongly preferred
- FAA Part 107 Drone Certification preferred
Deliverables
This position is focused primarily on filming and content capture.
Video editing is not required.
Videographer responsibilities include:
- Capturing high-quality footage
- Organizing footage into folders
- Uploading footage to cloud storage or transferring footage to an external hard drive
- Delivering all raw footage promptly following each event
Application Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following:
- Resume
- Portfolio, website, Vimeo page, YouTube channel, or social media page showcasing previous work
- Three to five event videos personally filmed by the applicant
- Complete equipment list including:
- Cameras
- Lenses
- Gimbals
- Drones
- Audio equipment
- Lighting equipment
- For each submitted video example, please indicate:
- Which camera was used
- Which lens was used
- Which gimbal was used (if applicable)
- Whether a drone was used
- Which portions of the video were personally filmed by the applicant
Please provide examples demonstrating your ability to capture:
- Live events
- Performances
- Interviews
- Audience interaction
- Movement and action
- Cinematic footage
- Low-light environments
- Walk-and-talk style content
Preferred examples include:
- Weddings
- Dance performances
- Entertainment events
- Sports events
- Corporate events
- Luxury events
- Promotional videos
Applications submitted without video samples, portfolio links, or equipment information will not be considered.
Long-Term Opportunity
We are seeking a long-term relationship with the right videographer. Successful candidates may receive ongoing opportunities throughout the year covering showcases, competitions, team matches, cruises, social events, promotional projects, interviews, and studio productions.
Upcoming Opportunity
Immediate opportunity available for our Team Match event on July 18.
Let’s Dance With Me Studio
Naples, Florida
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person