Set Technician

About the role

MrBeast is looking for a Set Technician, responsible for executing and leading camera, assistant camera, rigging, grip, and video utility functions during production. This on-set technical role combines hands-on technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and on-set leadership to support complex multi-camera productions and ensure cinematic results are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently.

What You'll Do

• Operate cameras across handheld, tripod, dolly, gimbal, crane, and specialty-mounted configurations
• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot complete camera packages and support systems
• Execute assistant camera functions including camera setup, media management, lens changes, and focus support
• Verify camera settings, media status, power systems, and technical readiness prior to filming
• Set up, operate, and strike camera rigs, dollies, cranes, gimbals, sliders, tracking systems, and specialty builds
• Build and secure rigging systems including speed rail structures, vehicle rigs, overhead rigs, and specialty mounts
• Support Video Engineering through monitor deployment, signal routing, cable management, wireless video systems, and power distribution
• Troubleshoot technical issues involving cameras, lenses, wireless video systems, rigging, power systems, and monitoring infrastructure
• Cookordination with Directors of Photography, Lighting teams, Set Leads, and Video Engineering to execute complex production setups
• Provide guidance and direction to freelance crew members and temporary technicians
• Maintain continuity through accurate camera builds, settings verification, labeling, metadata, and equipment organization
• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures related to rigging, lifting, electrical systems, equipment movement, and production operations

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional experience supporting camera, grip, rigging, or video operations within film, television, commercial, live event, or digital production environments
• Demonstrated experience operating and supporting professional cinema camera systems and production equipment
• Experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting camera packages and support systems
• Strong understanding of grip equipment, rigging techniques, mounting systems, and production safety practices
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in high-pressure production environments
• Experience working effectively across multiple production departments
• Ability to lift, move, and safely operate production equipment throughout extended production days
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for production assignments

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting multi-camera productions
• Experience with wireless video transmission systems and on-set monitoring workflows
• Advanced rigging and specialty camera build experience
• Experience leading freelance crews or mentoring junior technicians

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
• Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package
• Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days