Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Miami, FL
Film weddings across Miami and nearby Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach for our creative production companies. We handle the clients, contracts and editing. You capture the day.
Hiring now
About the role
Our companies book weddings across greater Miami, 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 Miami 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 130 wedding venues across 10 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
Miami venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 130 local venues:
- Deering EstateMiami
- Mana Wynwood Convention CenterMiami
- Mayfair House Hotel & GardenMiami
- The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, MiamiMiami
- Longan's Place Wedding VenueMiami
- Vista Lago BallroomMiami
- Renaissance BallroomsMiami
- The UrbanMiami
- Margaritaville Beach Resort Hollywood BeachHollywood
- Broward Center for the Performing ArtsFort Lauderdale
- W Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale
- Pelican Grand Beach ResortFort Lauderdale
Areas covered
Miami (52), Miami Beach (5), Coral Gables (4), Fort Lauderdale (28), Hollywood (5), Boca Raton (7), West Palm Beach (12), Homestead (13), Doral (1), Delray 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.
More opportunities
Second Shooter, Video jobs in Miami: FAQ
How much do video second shooters make in Miami?
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 Miami?
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 Miami weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood. 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 Miami.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.