Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
We are building our roster of video second shooters in Jacksonville and nearby St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach ahead of opening bookings. Apply now to be first in line.
Building roster
About the role
We are accepting applications from video second shooters in greater Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in January–May and October–December. Couples avoid the summer heat and hurricane season, so winter and spring are the busiest months. Our venue data covers 79 wedding venues across 5 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
Jacksonville venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 79 local venues:
- Walk In Wedding ChapelJacksonville
- Diamond D RanchJacksonville
- The River ClubJacksonville
- Rainbow Wedding ChapelJacksonville
- San Jose Country ClubJacksonville
- The Glass FactoryJacksonville
- Ribault ClubJacksonville
- Rhythm FactoryJacksonville
- Bayfront Marin HouseSt. Augustine
- The Hilltop RestaurantOrange Park
- Club ContinentalOrange Park
- Colonial Oak Music ParkSt. Augustine
Areas covered
Jacksonville (41), St. Augustine (30), Fernandina Beach (1), Orange Park (4), Jacksonville Beach (3). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Florida
For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Florida earn a median of $62,220 a year, with most earning between $32,230 and $132,320 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Florida pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Video jobs in Jacksonville: FAQ
How much do video second shooters make in Jacksonville?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for camera operators (television, video and film) in Florida is $62,220 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Jacksonville?
The busiest months are January–May and October–December. Couples avoid the summer heat and hurricane season, so winter and spring are the busiest months.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Jacksonville weddings fall within about 60 miles, including St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach. Longer trips are optional and paid separately.
Is this a contractor role?
Yes. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. You choose the dates you are available and accept the weddings you want.
Film weddings in Jacksonville.
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