Resident Camp Videographer

About This Role

Capture compelling video highlights of camp activities throughout the week and produce a high-quality summary video for the closing ceremony. This role involves organizing footage, editing, and uploading videos to media platforms while ensuring a positive experience for children and parents, embodying YMCA core values.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan efficient strategies to maximize footage capture from Sunday to Friday
• Maintain the quality of all captured footage
• Collaborate with the media team and administrative staff to ensure continuous filming of staff and campers
• Produce and edit a session video, two songs in duration, using footage captured throughout the week
• Ensure music used is family-appropriate, free from provocative language, drug/alcohol references, sexual innuendos, and political references
• Create videos with a happy, nostalgic theme
• Sleep in cabins with campers when required
• Supervise children when co-counselors are on time off, if needed
• Upload session videos to the camp’s media platforms
• Maintain organization of session video clips for year-round marketing use

Requirements

• Ability to live on camp property during the season

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 year of filming and editing experience

Nice to Have

• 1 year of filming and editing experience
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations

Certifications