Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Columbus, OH

About the role

We are accepting applications from video second shooters in greater Columbus. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.

Weddings in the Columbus 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 46 wedding venues across 6 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

Columbus venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 46 local venues:

• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensColumbus
• The BluestoneColumbus
• Strongwater EventsColumbus
• The Columbus AthenaeumColumbus
• Villa Milano Banquet & Conference CenterColumbus
• North Bank Park PavilionColumbus
• Vue ColumbusColumbus
• The Athletic Club of ColumbusColumbus
• The MakoyHilliard
• WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterHilliard
• The Club at CorazonDublin
• The Gardens at Jorgensen FarmsWesterville

Areas covered

Columbus (34), Dublin (1), Westerville (2), Delaware (4), Hilliard (2), New Albany (3). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Ohio

For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Ohio earn a median of $64,860 a year, with most earning between $43,080 and $104,830 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Ohio pay guide.