Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

About the role

Minneapolis is one of our active wedding markets, and we are adding video second shooters to the local roster. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.

Weddings in the Minneapolis 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 56 wedding venues across 3 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

Minneapolis venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 56 local venues:

• Aster CafeMinneapolis
• Hewing HotelMinneapolis
• The Lynhall Minneapolis Private Event VenueMinneapolis
• Nicollet Island InnMinneapolis
• The Depot MinneapolisMinneapolis
• Nicollet Island PavilionMinneapolis
• Lumber Exchange Event CenterMinneapolis
• Minneapolis Event CentersMinneapolis
• Lowell Inn - Hotel & RestaurantStillwater
• Oak Glen Golf Course and Event CenterStillwater
• Green Acres Event CenterEden Prairie
• JX VenueStillwater

Areas covered

Minneapolis (43), Stillwater (12), Eden Prairie (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Minnesota

For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Minnesota earn a median of $51,420 a year, with most earning between $34,320 and $115,420 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Minnesota pay guide.