Director of Photography Apprenticeship: Charleston
Are you a passionate storyteller who’s ready to take your shooting to the next level? Go To Team is offering a unique opportunity to Local and Production Cameramen and Chief Photographers as our next cameraman. This position is designed for video/digital format shooters (not still photographers… no offense) that want to gain the experience needed to shoot, run audio, and light at the highest level. We have successfully run this apprenticeship for Fourteen years and all of our former apprentices are now full-time Directors of Photography or on their way to becoming one for Go To Team.
This position is initially based in Charleston, SC and you will work regularly with our Go To Team Director of Photography, Dave Baker, for clients like NBC, NFL Network, CBS Entertainment, ESPN, Fox Sports, The Golf Channel, ABC news and E!. You will be working as a camera assist, running audio, and lighting while learning every aspect of high-end video production. This position has a heavy travel schedule taking the crew outside of Charleston regularly. At the end of the Apprenticeship phase (8-12 months) we’ll move you into a full-time Cameraman position, in your own city outside of Charleston, and build you to become a Director of Photography for us. If you want to live full time in Charleston, this position is not for you.
We often work odd hours on short notice where some weeks are busier than others. Lots of driving and heavy travel are guaranteed. Our crews drive hundreds of miles before and after shooting on a regular basis. If you do not like to drive, this position isn’t for you.
Experience in PA, Audio and Grip work are a plus. However, a solid reel and hard working attitude are key.
Requirements: Valid Drivers License, Passport, Dependable Vehicle, but most of all a strong desire to be the best.
Yearly Salary: $30,000
Term: Multi-year Contract
This is designed for talented storytellers that are cameramen who want to shoot at their best.
Federal Apprenticeship guidelines require at least a college degree or 2 years of work related experience.
All Applicants must have a reel. No exceptions. Applicants without reel will not be accepted. Please include an email address. Reels and Resumes will be accepted on or before Jan 17th. Reels received after the Jan 17th deadline will not be accepted or reviewed. Reels can only be submitted one way. See directions below.
- Email a downloadable link to your reel via vimeo or dropbox to CHS_Apprentice@gototeam.com . Make sure to attach your cover letter and resume in the email.
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