Role Details
Type:
Full-time
Location:
South Florida (On-Site & Field-Based)
Work Schedule:
This role requires a full-time commitment of at least 40 hours per week. Work hours will fluctuate based on shoot schedules, client deadlines, and travel. Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel is essential.
Work Setup:
This role requires frequent travel throughout South Florida, with opportunities or national and international travel depending on client projects and production schedules.
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About the Role
Boats Daily is seeking a highly skilled Filmmaker / Video Producer to lead visual storytelling across our marine and luxury-focused projects. This role demands technical excellence, creative vision, and professionalism in both production and client-facing environments.
You will be responsible for capturing cinematic visuals, producing polished edits, and maintaining high production standards across a variety of content formats — from yacht walkthroughs and interviews to lifestyle campaigns and branded storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Lead video production from concept through final delivery
- Capture high-quality photo and video content on location
- Film walkthroughs, interviews, interiors (homes or yachts), product features, and branded lifestyle content
- Edit and color-grade video content to meet premium brand standards
- Manage media files, backups, and organized delivery workflows
- Travel regularly for shoots (local, national, and international as needed)
- Maintain professional communication with internal team members, leadership, and clients
- Receive and implement feedback constructively, ensuring projects are completed to expectation
- Set a strong example of professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude on set
Minimum Equipment Requirements
- Full-frame camera capable of shooting 4K at 60fps
- Professional gimbal system (DJI RS3, RS2, or equivalent)
- Wide-angle fixed aperture lens (16–35mm or similar)
- Standard zoom fixed aperture lens (24–70mm or similar)
- Wireless lavalier microphone system (Rode Wireless GO 2, DJI Mic, or comparable)
- On-camera shotgun microphone
- Drone (Mavic 3, Air 2S, or newer recommended)
- Drone ND filter set
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in marine, luxury, automotive, or lifestyle industries
- Advanced lighting setup knowledge
- Motion graphics or title animation experience
- Experience directing on-camera talent
Professional Expectations
- Demonstrates reliability and punctuality for all scheduled shoots
- Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and team members
- Maintains a polished, positive presence on set
- Adapts quickly to shifting production needs
- Shows initiative in skill development and creative growth
- Handles constructive feedback with maturity and professionalism
Required Technical Expertise
Production Skills
- Advanced understanding of exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance
- Strong grasp of focal length and lens selection for storytelling
- Experience executing smooth gimbal movements (push, pull, pan, orbit)
- Ability to track moving subjects and perform dynamic orbit shots
- Experience using off-camera lighting setups
- Skilled in working with ND filters for proper exposure control
- Strong understanding of composition when capturing people, spaces, and objects
Drone Operation (Required)
- FAA Part 107 Certification required
- Ability to safely operate and capture cinematic drone footage
- Proficiency in hand takeoffs and landings
- Skilled in forward/backward flight, upward pans, and orbit tracking shots
- Understanding of drone safety protocols (Return-to-Home, altitude limits, airport regulations)
- Experience using ND filters for aerial footage
Post-Production Skills
- Extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
- Ability to edit RAW photos in Adobe Lightroom
- Experience creating and applying custom presets
- Strong ability to color grade LOG footage
- Working knowledge of Final Cut or DaVinci Resolve is a plus