Videographer & Content Creator (Part-Time)

About the role

This role is central to how Path Construction tells the story of its people, projects, and culture across various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Capture professional video, photography, and cinematic drone footage at active construction jobsites, including advanced FPV-style flying through structures and tight spaces.
• Film and edit interview-style videos featuring employees, clients, subcontractors, and project teams, including full on-site audio setup (lav mics, boom, sound levels).
• Develop interview questions and story angles in collaboration with leadership and project teams ahead of each shoot.
• Create project highlight videos and reels with a polished, broadcast-quality look and pace.
• Create engaging content for recruiting, marketing, business development, social media, and the company website.
• Collaborate with leadership and project teams to identify stories and content opportunities across the company.
• Edit and deliver high-quality videos quickly while maintaining Path Construction's brand standards.
• Organize and maintain a library of video, drone footage, photography, and other digital assets.
• Operate drones safely and in compliance with FAA regulations and all jobsite safety requirements.

Requirements

• Demo reel required. Must include examples of advanced cinematic drone piloting (including FPV-style flying through tight or complex spaces) and fast, polished video editing. Portfolio should reflect broadcast-level production quality.
• Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Experience filming, editing, and producing professional video content from concept through final delivery, on a fast turnaround.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar editing software.
• Experience with on-site audio production for interviews (mic setup, sound levels, clean audio capture).
• Strong eye for storytelling, composition, lighting, and visual branding.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable directing and putting people at ease on camera.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working on active commercial construction jobsites and following all company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walk uneven terrain, climb stairs, and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, steel-toed boots).
• Experience in construction, architecture, engineering, industrial, or related industries is a plus.

Qualifications

• Supply your own FPV drone and piloting equipment (goggles, controller, etc.) if preferred.

Skills

• Advanced cinematic drone piloting (FPV-style flying through tight or complex spaces).
• Prompt and efficient video editing.
• On-site audio production for interviews.
• Strong storytelling and visual branding skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Outdoor work experience and PPE knowledge.

Benefits

• Hourly Compensation: $50.00-$70.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Company cellphone and computer.
• Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party.
• Travel and Entertainment Discount Program.

Pay

Hourly Compensation: $50.00-$70.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is part-time, 2 to 3 days per week (approximately 15-30 hours), with schedule flexibility based on project needs. The role is primarily based in the Chicago area (approximately 60% of work), with travel to Path Construction offices and jobsites outside of Illinois, including Phoenix, Knoxville, Charlotte, and Tampa, required approximately once or twice per month.