Location: Mississauga, ON (In-Office and Local Shoots)
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Compensation: Commission / Partnership Opportunities (Client-Driven Projects)
Schedule: Flexible | Project-Based | Creative Freedom
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and creative Freelance Camera Operator to join our content production team in Mississauga. This project-based, commission-only opportunity is ideal for professionals who want flexible hours, creative freedom, and income potential directly tied to client volume and performance.
You will be involved in creating reels, promotional videos, interviews, podcast footage, influencer content, and social media campaigns. Your role will be hands-on, dynamic, and growth-focused—with opportunities to evolve into a long-term creative partnership as our studio scales.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate professional camera equipment to film a variety of content formats including interviews, ads, events, and social media campaigns
- Set up lighting and audio equipment as needed for high-quality recording
- Collaborate with internal team members such as producers, influencers, scriptwriters, and editors to bring creative concepts to life
- Execute both in-studio and on-location shoots with precision and storytelling focus
- Assist in visual planning, storyboarding, and organizing footage for post-production
- Capture content in both horizontal and vertical formats for multi-platform delivery
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in videography or camera operation (freelance, agency, or in-house)
- Proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless or cinema-grade camera systems
- Knowledge of lighting, audio capture, and cinematic filming techniques
- Access to or ownership of camera and gear preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Must be available for on-site shoots in Mississauga
Compensation:
- Commission-based pay per project, based on project scope and delivery
- Performance-based growth: potential for increased earnings and future partnership roles
- No cap on earnings—your output determines your income
- Flexible scheduling and creative independence
- Studio access and collaboration with an expanding media production team
Ideal Candidates:
- Experienced camera operators or cinematographers seeking performance-based compensation
- Freelancers tired of low-budget gigs and ready to work with high-growth clients
- Creative professionals with a strong visual style and knowledge of digital content trends
- Individuals who value flexible hours, creative freedom, and income growth based on real results
To Apply:
Please submit:
- Your resume or link to portfolio/recent work
- A brief description of your available gear (if applicable)
- A short statement (3–4 sentences) about why you’d be a great fit for this creative studio role
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a studio visit and test shoot.
Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Freelance
Pay: $52,987.00-$56,579.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON