Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Chicago, IL

About the role

Our companies book weddings across greater Chicago, and we need video second shooters who know the area. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.

Weddings in the Chicago area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first. Our venue data covers 83 wedding venues across 7 cities in this market.

What you'll do

• Run a locked-off or handheld second angle at the ceremony and toasts
• Capture getting-ready, guest, venue and detail coverage
• Support the lead with audio setup and gear changes
• Hand off cards and logs to the lead at the end of the night

What you bring

• Some experience filming weddings or events, or strong narrative work
• At least one professional video-capable body and a fast lens
• Willingness to learn our house style and follow a lead

Chicago venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 83 local venues:

• The Westin Chicago River NorthChicago
• Stan MansionChicago
• University Club of ChicagoChicago
• Salvage OneChicago
• LACUNA by Catalyst SuitesChicago
• Morgan MFGChicago
• The GeraghtyChicago
• Artifact EventsChicago
• Mesón SabikaNaperville
• Chicago Marriott NapervilleNaperville
• Naper SettlementNaperville
• Hotel AristaNaperville

Areas covered

Chicago (55), Evanston (6), Naperville (12), Aurora (5), Joliet (2), Elgin (2), Lake Forest (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Illinois

For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Illinois earn a median of $100,170 a year, with most earning between $38,840 and $133,940 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Illinois pay guide.