Professional Photographer / Videographer
Mercor • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate
$60/hr
Listed
50d ago
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About this Role
From the Mercor listing
About the Role: We’re seeking a resourceful, one-person photography/videography powerhouse who can work efficiently and produce high-quality photos and video content on demand. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to maximize their resources, and can deliver polished results without overcomplicating the process.
• Shoot 10 input images of people, objects, or backgrounds
What you’ll do
Shoot 10 input images of people, objects, or backgrounds Shoot 1 output image and 1 output video that show all inputs together in the same frame Ensure all produced content is high quality and aligns with provided guidelines
- Shoot 10 input images of people, objects, or backgrounds
- Shoot 1 output image and 1 output video that show all inputs together in the same frame
- Ensure all produced content is high quality and aligns with provided guidelines
Qualifications
2+ years of professional photography experience Strong photo/video portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual storytelling Access to professional camera equipment (DSLR or equivalent; no phone-only setups) Proficiency with standard editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut) Able to work independently, efficiently, and under tight deadlines Creative, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments Self-starter with a passion for creating and experimenting with new visual ideas
- 2+ years of professional photography experience
- Strong photo/video portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual storytelling
- Access to professional camera equipment (DSLR or equivalent; no phone-only setups)
- Proficiency with standard editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut)
- Able to work independently, efficiently, and under tight deadlines
- Creative, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments
- Self-starter with a passion for creating and experimenting with new visual ideas
Ideal Candidate
A self-starter who loves to create. Light on their feet, with the ability to produce high-quality work in short timeframes. Excited to experiment, innovate, and deliver fresh visual ideas.
- A self-starter who loves to create.
- Light on their feet, with the ability to produce high-quality work in short timeframes.
- Excited to experiment, innovate, and deliver fresh visual ideas.
Compensation
Successful completion of one task will earn $120 per task. The task is expected to take about 2 hours, making the effective rate approximately $60/hour, but compensation is based on task completion rather than hours worked.
- Successful completion of one task will earn $120 per task.
- The task is expected to take about 2 hours, making the effective rate approximately $60/hour, but compensation is based on task completion rather than hours worked.
- This is a per-task payment, not an hourly payment.
This is a per-task payment, not an hourly payment.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional photography experience
- Strong photo/video portfolio demonstrating high-quality visual storytelling
- Access to professional camera equipment (DSLR or equivalent; no phone-only setups)
- Proficiency with standard editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut)
- Able to work independently, efficiently, and under tight deadlines
- Creative, adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
Why This Role
Successful completion of one task will earn $120 per task. The task is expected to take about 2 hours, making the effective rate approximately $60/hour, but compensation is based on task completion rather than hours worked.
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