Contract Videographer
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOUNDATION (PWDF) is a small nonprofit in San Francisco that focuses on equal access for clients with psychiatric, developmental, or neurological disabilities.
PWDF is seeking an experienced Videographer for a one-day event.
Event Location: San Francisco Marriott Marquis (near Mission St. and 4th St.)
Type: Short-term Contract
Responsibilities:
Event Coverage:
Livestream the event using YouTube Live or similar. Add speaker name overlays during live presentations. Enable picture-in-picture ASL video if needed.
Record the event for future use.
Read and relay questions submitted via the livestream to the in-person moderator.
Troubleshoot any technical issues on the day of the event.
Load speaker presentations onto laptop and ensure they appear on the correct streaming screen and live projector screen throughout the seminar.
Pre-Event Preparation:
Conduct a walkthrough of the venue with PWDF and venue staff approximately a week before the event to ensure equipment compatibility and setup requirements (to be scheduled during standard weekday business hours). Address and troubleshoot any equipment and technical issues found.
Post-Event Deliverables:
Add graphics, such as speaker names, titles, and session information to recording.
Edit the event recordings into segments for YouTube upload. Upload on YouTube.
Requirements:
At least two years of full-time equivalent experience in videography (freelance experience is acceptable).
Proficiency with YouTube Live or similar for livestreaming.
Experience troubleshooting technical issues in real-time.
Ability to provide high-quality video editing with graphics.
Access to personal videography equipment (if necessary, standard venue equipment may be available).
Key Details:
Event Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours, plus setup and breakdown on April 3rd, 2025 (11:30am – 4:30pm)
Pre-Event Walkthrough: Required to assess equipment and venue suitability; approximately 30 minutes, a week ahead of event.
Event Location: San Francisco Marriott Marquis (Mission St. and 4th St.)
Application Requirements:
To apply, please submit the following to education@pwdf.org:
Your resume.
At least three links to previous recording and video editing work (ideally at least one being a captured live stream).
No phone calls, please.