DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHER APPRENTICESHIP: LOS ANGELES

Are you a passionate storyteller who’s ready to take your shooting to the next
level? Go To Team is offering a unique opportunity to production camera people
and chief photographers as our next cameraperson. This position is designed
for video/digital format shooters (not still photographers… no offense) that
want to gain the experience needed to shoot, run audio, and light at the
highest level. We have successfully run this apprenticeship for 20 years. This
position will initially be based in Los Angeles, CA and you will work
regularly with Go To Team’s DP, Zach Reed, for clients like: CNN, Comcast,
NASCAR, Turner Sports and Assignment Desk. You will be working as a camera
assist and, running audio, and lighting while learning every aspect of high-
end video production. This position has a heavy travel schedule taking the
crew outside of LA regularly. At the end of the Apprenticeship phase (8-12
months), you’ll be considered for a multi-year contract position where we’ll
continue to train you and develop you into a Director of Photography. If
chosen to advance, you’ll be placed in your own market/city outside of LA and
we’ll train you to become a Director of Photography. If you want to live full-
time in LA then this position is not for you. We often work odd hours on short
notice where some weeks are busier than others. Lots of driving and heavy
travel are guaranteed. Our crews drive hundreds of miles before and after
shooting on a regular basis. If you do not like to drive, this position isn’t
for you. Experience in PA, Audio and Grip work are a plus. However, a solid
reel and hard working attitude are key. Requirements: Valid Driver’s License,
Passport, Dependable Vehicle, but most of all a strong desire to be the best.
Yearly Salary: $32,500 plus commission and benefits Term: 12 month paid
apprenticeship with review and first right of hire at 9 months. This is
designed for talented storytellers that are cameramen who want to shoot at
their best. Federal Apprenticeship guidelines require at least a college
degree or two years of work related experience. There is only one way to
apply. Tell us a story with material that you’ve shot. While student films are
interesting they’re not what we do on a daily basis. 98% of what we shoot is
“make you care” pieces for Major sports, news and entertainment companies.
Make your reel three minutes max. We need to see interviews and B-Roll. Color
and time lapses are a plus, but put together one cohesive demo reel that tells
us about you (stylistically) from behind the lens. Do not send us multiple
links to your work. This needs to be a unique reel to Go To Team meeting the
requirements above. One hint…watch the reels on our website. All Applicants
must have a reel. No exceptions. Applicants without reel will not be accepted.
Please include an email address. Reels and Resumes will be accepted on or
before May 15th. Reels received after the May 15th deadline will not be
accepted or reviewed. Reels will be accepted one way only. Email a
downloadable link to your reel via vimeo or dropbox to
[email protected]. Make sure to attach your cover letter and resume
in the email. For updates on the hiring process, please follow our facebook
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