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Secondary Wedding Videographer (Associate) Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
1099 associate / secondary videographer - paid apprenticeship. $400 full day or $250 half-day (≤5 hours). Support multi-angle coverage and B-roll under a lead. Path to lead video tier after scored second-shoots. At least one 4K body required; second preferred. Education after hire. Not W-2; no guaranteed hours.
Associate pay: $400/full day · $250/half day (≤5 hr) · path to lead tier
1099 independent contractor · not W-2 · no guaranteed hours
Apply in Colorado SpringsCompensation
Associate / secondary is a paid apprenticeship under lead shooters:
- Full day: $400
- Half day (≤5 hours coverage): $250
After approximately 4 successful scored second-shoots and review, strong associates can promote to the full lead tier ($250/$100/$80).
Education courses and full crew tools unlock only after you are hired - not during the application.
Requirements
- At least one 4K-capable body; second body preferred
- Basic audio capability
- Weekend availability
- Willingness to support a lead videographer
What Candid Studios Offers
- 1099 independent contractor - not W-2 employment; no guaranteed hours
- Candid handles client booking, coordination, and (for field roles) editing delivery
- Training reimbursement and career ladder after you are hired (Education unlocks post-hire)
- Paid associate rate: $400/full day or $250/half day (≤5 hr)
- Learn under vetted leads; path to full lead tier after scored second-shoots
- Lower gear bar than primary - build toward lead standards
This role covers weddings, engagement sessions, and events across the Colorado Springs, CO area and surrounding metro. Travel within the region is expected; destination work is available for contractors who want it. Education and full portal tools unlock after hire.