Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
We are building our roster of video second shooters in Salt Lake City and nearby Park City, Provo, Sandy, Draper, Lehi, Layton 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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City 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 94 wedding venues across 9 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
Salt Lake City venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 94 local venues:
- The Grand America HotelSalt Lake City
- This Is The Place Heritage ParkSalt Lake City
- Red Butte Garden and ArboretumSalt Lake City
- Abravanel HallSalt Lake City
- The DepotSalt Lake City
- Clubhouse on South TempleSalt Lake City
- vode event venueSalt Lake City
- The Tasting RoomSalt Lake City
- Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference CenterProvo
- Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer ValleyPark City
- Sun River GardensOrem
- The St. Regis Deer ValleyPark City
Areas covered
Salt Lake City (33), Park City (10), Provo (29), Sandy (5), Draper (3), Lehi (2), Layton (3), Heber City (2), Orem (7). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Utah
For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Utah earn a median of $73,450 a year, with most earning between $39,940 and $105,270 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Utah pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Video jobs in Salt Lake City: FAQ
How much do video second shooters make in Salt Lake City?
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 Utah is $73,450 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Salt Lake City?
The busiest months are May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Salt Lake City weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Park City, Provo, Sandy, Draper. 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 Salt Lake City.
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