Videographer - Freelance

Videographer - Freelance

Location: Hybrid in Arlington, VA

Please note that applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active Security Clearance at the Secret level for this role.

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talent Solutions team!

Who We Are

SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.

Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.

SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.

We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients. 

We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and creative Freelance Videographer to join our Client’s team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your video production expertise to create engaging content for a key client in a high-impact environment.

This is a 40-hour per week, 1099 contract position, with an anticipated immediate start date and an end date of December 31, 2025. This is a hybrid position with working from home and at the client’s office in the Arlington, VA area.

Hourly Rate: Market level

Work Hours: The standard work hours for this position are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Travel:  This position requires up to 30% travel, both domestically and internationally. A valid passport is required. The videographer must be willing to travel to foreign countries and remote environments, adapting to low light and environmental changes to troubleshoot camera functions and ensure proper exposure for footage capture.

Portfolio:  Must have a portfolio to share.

Responsibilities

• Film and edit video content to tell compelling stories for social media platforms and other communication channels.
• Work within a communication team to produce short and long-form video content in alignment with departmental priorities.
• Capture high-quality A-roll and B-roll footage in various environments, including both low and high temperatures, adapting to different lighting and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their needs and produce content that meets communication goals.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment and produce high-quality products within tight deadlines.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree at a minimum.
• 3+ years of professional experience in storytelling, video production, and editing.
• Expert-level proficiency with camera operation and post-production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects).
• Experience in content creation, execution, and editing for various platforms.
• 1+ year of experience or knowledge in a structured, government, military or similar highly-regulated environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and a solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and build strong working relationships.
• Strong aptitude for understanding, analyzing, and communicating complex problems with attention to detail.
• The ability to self-teach new technical and non-technical concepts.

*** Please note that due to the nature of this project, applicants must be US citizens with an active Security Clearance at the Secret level. We are only able to consider candidates who meet this requirement. ***

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Call to Action:Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. And for that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush “Join Us” page athttps://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/.  You can also find a handful of openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the “Jobs” tab athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/. 

Unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of good people. Please know that SweetRush would never ask for your personal information such as SSN, banking information, credit cards, etc. during the application or interview process. Always be mindful to protect your personal and financial information, and use careful judgment when providing information to recruiters or talent acquisition professionals.