Independent Contract Videographer: Patient Journey Storytelling

Position: Independent Contract Videographer / Content Producer

Location: Vista Dental Implants (500 SE 192nd, Vancouver WA) & Portland Metro Area (travel to patient locations and dental office required)

Compensation: $1,500 per completed patient project

Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

About the Opportunity

We are a leading dental implant and full-mouth restoration practice seeking a talented, creative, and professional videographer to produce compelling patient journey stories.

Our patients undergo life-changing "All-on-X" dental implant treatment, and we want to document their transformation through authentic, cinematic storytelling that can be used across our marketing channels.

This role is ideal for a videographer who enjoys documentary-style filmmaking, interviewing real people, capturing emotional stories, and creating content that genuinely impacts audiences.

Project Scope

Each patient project consists of:

Shoot #1 – Before Treatment

Approximately 2–4 hours

Capture the patient's life before treatment, including:

• In-home lifestyle footage
• Workplace footage (when applicable)
• Outdoor activities (walking, hobbies, family activities, etc.)
• Documentary-style B-roll
• Sit-down interview discussing:
• Their dental struggles
• How missing or failing teeth affect their life
• Confidence, eating, social, and professional challenges
• Why they are pursuing treatment

Shoot #2 – After Treatment

Approximately 2–4 hours

Conducted 2–3 months later after treatment completion.

Capture:

• Final smile reveal
• Lifestyle footage showing renewed confidence
• Updated home/work/activity footage
• Testimonial interview discussing:
• Their treatment experience
• Changes in quality of life
• Confidence and functionality improvements
• Overall transformation

Deliverables

For each completed patient story:

Long-Form Feature

• One professionally edited video
• Approximately 4–6 minutes in length
• Documentary/interview style
• Color graded
• Professionally mixed audio
• Licensed music included

Short-Form Marketing Content

Create:

• Four (4) vertical social media videos
• 15–30 seconds each
• Optimized for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts

Compensation

$500 – Shoot #1

$500 – Shoot #2

$500 – Final Editing & Delivery

Total Compensation: $1,500 per completed patient project

Potential for ongoing work with multiple patient stories throughout the year.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Professional videography experience
• Strong interview and storytelling skills
• Ability to direct non-professional subjects comfortably on camera
• Experience capturing high-quality audio
• Proficiency with professional editing software
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently
• Professional communication and punctuality

Preferred:

• Documentary filmmaking experience
• Testimonial or healthcare marketing experience
• Experience creating both long-form and short-form content
• Drone footage capabilities (not required but a plus)

To Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or portfolio
• Demo reel
• Examples of documentary-style interviews or testimonial videos
• Equipment list
• Brief explanation of your storytelling approach

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who can capture genuine human stories—not just record video. The right videographer will know how to make patients feel comfortable, uncover authentic emotions, and create compelling content that showcases life-changing transformations with professionalism and integrity.

This is an ongoing contract opportunity with the potential for consistent work as we continue documenting patient success stories.

Pay: $500.00 per day

Work Location: In person