Videographer

Location: Austin, Texas

Engagement: Contract / Freelance

Start Date: ASAP

Availability: Able to support both full-day and half-day shoots, scheduled as needed

Aurelius is seeking a highly capable, reliable contract videographer in the Austin area to support corporate, executive, and event-related video productions. This role is ideal for a hands-on visual storyteller who can independently deliver polished, professional footage and bring a strong production sensibility to interviews, talking-head videos, and corporate content.

The selected videographer will be expected to own the on-set capture process, from camera and lighting setup through high-quality audio recording, and collaborate closely with Aurelius’s project and creative teams to produce content that feels premium, natural, and on-brand.

Responsibilities

• Film professional-quality video content for corporate, executive, interview, and event-related productions.
• Set up and operate cine-grade camera, lighting, and professional audio equipment.
• Create polished lighting setups for talking-head interviews, executive messaging, and corporate environments.
• Capture clean, well-composed footage that supports both long-form and short-form video edits.
• Ensure clear, reliable audio capture for interviews and on-camera dialogue.
• Work efficiently across half-day and full-day shoots, with a high level of preparedness and professionalism.
• Assess locations and recommend practical adjustments for lighting, sound, framing, and production flow.
• Collaborate with Aurelius producers, clients, speakers, and on-site stakeholders in a calm, organized manner.
• Maintain and transport required equipment, including backups where appropriate.
• Coordinate with additional production crew when needed, including camera operators, grips, and gaffers.

Required qualifications

• Based in, or able to work locally in, Austin, Texas.
• Demonstrated experience as a videographer or director of photography on corporate videos, executive interviews, talking-head content, branded content, or similar professional productions.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent camera composition, lighting, interview framing, and audio quality.
• Access to a professional cine-grade camera package, including appropriate lenses, media, power, and support equipment.
• Access to professional lighting and audio equipment suitable for high-quality indoor and location shoots.
• Proven ability to light executives and interview subjects in a flattering, natural, and consistent way.
• Strong working knowledge of camera settings, exposure, color temperature, sound capture, and location production best practices.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot calmly, and maintain a professional presence with senior leaders and clients.
• Availability to support both half-day and full-day productions on a contract basis.
• Ability to begin work as soon as possible.

Preferred qualifications

• Access to, or established relationships with, additional camera operators, grips, gaffers, and other qualified production crew.
• Experience staffing or supporting multi-camera interviews, larger corporate shoots, or event productions.
• Access to additional movement and production equipment, such as sliders, gimbals, tripods, monopods, or stabilizer systems.
• Experience capturing social-first video content, including vertical framing and short-form interview clips.
• Familiarity with professional corporate and healthcare-adjacent environments, where discretion, preparation, and efficient production are especially important.
• Basic post-production, editing, color, or file-management capabilities are a plus, though the primary need is strong on-set production and capture.

Equipment expectations

The videographer should have access to a professional production package appropriate for corporate video work, including:

• Cine-grade camera body or equivalent professional video camera.
• A versatile lens kit suitable for interviews and B-roll.
• Stable camera support, including a professional tripod.
• Professional LED lighting, modifiers, stands, and related grip equipment.
• High-quality audio-recording equipment, such as wireless lavalier microphones, a boom microphone, recorder, and monitoring headphones.
• Sufficient media, batteries, power solutions, and backup equipment to support the planned shoot duration.

Access to sliders, gimbals, additional specialty lenses, and expanded grip/lighting equipment is strongly preferred.

What success looks like

A successful videographer in this role will arrive prepared, create a comfortable and professional experience for on-camera participants, and consistently capture clean, cinematic footage with excellent sound and lighting. They will be able to move efficiently between setups, adapt to real-world conditions, and help Aurelius produce video content that reflects the quality and credibility of its clients and initiatives.

To apply

Please share:

• A link to your reel or portfolio, especially examples of corporate interviews, talking-head videos, executive content, and event work.
• A brief overview of your available camera, lighting, audio, and support equipment.
• Your day rate and half-day rate, including what equipment is included.
• Your availability to begin work.
• Any relevant experience working with additional crew, including camera operators, grips, or gaffers.
• Your Austin-area service radius and any travel considerations.

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person