Job Description

Sports (Dance) Videographer / Camera Operator

Duration: February – June 2026
Location: Nationwide travel across the U.S.
Compensation: $25/hr + overtime + guaranteed daily minimum + all expenses paid

About DanceBUG
DanceBUG is the industry leader in Dance Media and Software, with nearly 25 years of innovation serving the dance community. From groundbreaking products like Video Judge to our full suite of Registration, Scheduling, Tabulation, and Streaming tools, we’re trusted nationwide as the gold standard for dance videography and photography.

Learn more about us here: What We Do at DanceBUG

The Role
We’re looking for passionate and skilled Videographers/Camera Operators to join our seasonal team. In this role, you’ll travel nationwide to capture and stream dance competitions, recitals, and workshops—helping us deliver high-quality media to studios and dancers across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate video, audio, and streaming equipment on-site
• Conduct daily video/audio checks to ensure broadcast quality
• Film and log performances, manage live streams, and upload daily footage
• Handle data transfers (FTP/shipping) after events
• Travel nationwide by car or plane to assigned venues

Requirements

• Experience filming live events, sports, or action performances
• Strong technical skills with camera operation (exposure, white balance, audio)

• Able to lift 50 lbs, work 12–16-hour days, and travel Thurs–Mon as needed
• Must live within 1 hour of an airport and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Comfortable with loud music, flashing lights, and extended stationary periods
• Must pass a Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector check

Perks

• Paid training in Jan/Feb 2026
• All travel and hotel accommodations covered (single-occupancy rooms)
• Travel time is paid
• All equipment provided

Key Dates

Virtual Training: 1 day each week in January (4 days total)
Infield Training:  2 weekends onsite at an event in January and February
Mandatory Dates: You must be available to work on the following weekends (Fri–Sun, with travel on Thurs/Mon as needed):

 

• Feb 27–Mar 1, Mar 6–8, Mar 13–15, Mar 20–22, Mar 27–29
• Apr 10–12, Apr 17–19, Apr 24–26
• May 1–3, May 8–10, May 15–17, May 29-31
• June 5-7

Additional Opportunities:  There are events that run until the end of July.

Apply Now:
Become part of DanceBUG Inc. and help us set the standard in dance media!

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Contract work, Seasonal work, Weekend work, 1 day per week,

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