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📢 Video Production Assistant

theCut

theCut

Virginia, USA · Washington, DC, USA · Maryland, USA
Posted on Mar 27, 2025

Type: Contract/Freelance

THE ROLE

Join our production team! At theCut, we’re building a contractor pool of talented Video Production Assistants to support our upcoming shoots across multiple cities. We need a reliable group of videographers, production assistants, and sound techs in each region who can step in as needed. Having an outgoing personality and being comfortable dealing with the public are major keys. You must have a reliable form of transportation.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist with video production, including camera operation, lighting, and set prep
  • Support the lead videographer (Alan) in executing creative shots
  • Handle live sound duties, such as:
    • Riding levels on a mixer to ensure clean audio
    • Holding a boom pole to capture dialogue
    • Setting up and monitoring lavalier mics for on-camera talent
  • Work on-location for barber-related content, interviews, and branded shoots
  • Help transport, set up, and break down production equipment
  • Capture high-quality b-roll and behind-the-scenes footage
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Experience in video production, live production sound, or assisting on set
  • Ability to take direction and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Understanding of lighting, framing, and dynamic camera movements
  • Live sound experience (mixing levels, boom operation, mic setup) is a big plus
  • Reliability and availability for flexible shoot days
  • Bonus: Experience with drone operation or post-production
  • You’ve booked a haircut on theCut
BENEFITS
  • Free company swag
  • Flexible gig work—get called in when available💰
  • Work on high-quality projects with a growing brand
  • Be part of a creative team producing premium barbershop-themed content
  • Free haircuts through theCut
RATE
  • $200/day (8-hour shoot)