Cinematography/Video Production Contractor (e-Learning Content)
Location
Miami-Dade County, FL (on-site for filming; editing can be remote/hybrid)
Employment Type
Contract / Freelance (1099). Hourly. No employment benefits.
Potential pathway to full-time in the future (not guaranteed).
About the Role
We’re producing practical e-learning courses for a general audience in the home-services space (topics do not require a professional license). You’ll handle pre-production through post, but with a key twist: you’ll interview working professionals only to inform the content—no interviews will appear in the final videos. Instead, you’ll translate those insights into clear scripts, demonstrations, and concise instructional modules.
What You’ll Do
Discovery & Design (no on-camera interviews in final content):
- Conduct short research interviews with practitioners and target learners to identify tasks, pain points, and must-know steps.
- Synthesize findings into a brief: audience, learning objectives, success criteria.
- Draft outlines, scripts, and shot lists/storyboards for concise, step-by-step modules.
Production:
- Stage and film demonstrations, b-roll, and “how-to” sequences (no talking-head interviews in final export).
- Capture clean audio (VO/narration), manage basic lighting, ensure legible visuals.
- Edit into short modules; add simple titles/lower thirds/captions; basic color and audio cleanup.
- Organize files, maintain version control, and iterate quickly from feedback.
You’re a Great Fit If You Have
- Experience turning messy subject-matter input into tight, teachable scripts.
- Strong editing chops (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve); basic motion graphics a plus.
- Solid audio fundamentals (lav/shotgun mics, VO recording, room treatment).
- Clear writing/story structure skills and comfort running discovery interviews.
- A small production kit (or reliable access): camera, lenses, mics, lights.
- Reliable transportation for shoots in Miami-Dade.
- Bonus: familiarity with instructional design basics (e.g., learning objectives, micro-learning), English/Spanish bilingual, accessibility (captioning) awareness.
Compensation & Hours
- Hourly Rate: $18–$35/hr dependent on experience + gear
- Expected Hours: 8–20 hrs/week, project-based; flexible schedule
Deliverables
- Research summary + course outline with measurable objectives.
- Script(s), shot list(s)/storyboard(s).
- Edited modules (e.g., 5–12 minutes each) with captions, titles/lower thirds.
- Organized project files and final exports to spec.
How to Apply (via Handshake)
Please include:
- Resume + portfolio (2–3 samples of instructional/how-to or demo-driven work—no need for interview reels).
- Short note (3–5 sentences): how you turn expert knowledge into a clear, teachable script.
- Gear list (camera, lenses, mics, lights, software).
- Availability (weekly hours, start date) and your hourly rate.
- Location (confirm you can film in Miami-Dade).
Notes
- 1099 independent-contractor role; no benefits or guaranteed hours.
- Specific course topics will be shared after hire.
Optional questions (Part of Cover Letter)
- Share a before/after example where you turned complex input into a tight how-to video. What was your workflow?
- Outline your VO recording chain for clean narration.
- Briefly describe your process from discovery interview → outline → script → shot list.