Camera Operator / Editor

About UHP UHP — Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth. Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school — we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce. **The Opportunity** UHP is seeking a skilled Camera Operator / Editor to capture authentic, visually compelling content across our veteran-focused programs, campus, and special projects. This is a boots-on-the-ground production role with a primary emphasis on filming. The Camera Operator / Editor will document live classroom instruction, hands-on training, campus life, interviews, events, and unscripted moments that demonstrate the real impact of UHP’s mission. The right person will bring more than technical camera skills. They will understand documentary-style storytelling, recognize meaningful moments as they happen, and know how to capture the footage needed to build a compelling story. Editing will not be the primary responsibility, but this person should have a strong understanding of post-production workflows and be capable of assembling footage and supporting editing projects when needed. The content captured will support marketing, admissions, curriculum development, internal communications, and long-form storytelling. ## **Key Responsibilities** - Capture high-quality, creative video content across: - Live classroom instruction - Hands-on training sessions - Fitness and human-performance programs - Culinary and skilled-trades training - Campus life and student activities - Instructor and student interactions - Special events, ceremonies, and guest speakers - Sit-down and long-form interviews - Documentary-style and vérité B-roll - Recognize and capture spontaneous, unscripted moments that contribute to a larger story. - Work closely with instructors, students, staff, and program leaders without unnecessarily disrupting instruction or training. - Set up and operate cameras, audio equipment, basic lighting, and supporting production equipment. - Operate Sony Cinema Line equipment, including FX3 and FX6 cameras. - Capture clean audio using lavalier microphones, shotgun microphones, and field recorders. - Film in natural, mixed, changing, and imperfect lighting environments. - Maintain strong standards for framing, composition, exposure, focus, movement, and audio clarity. - Collaborate with the Media and Marketing team on production schedules, shot lists, creative priorities, and story objectives. - Independently determine the coverage and supporting footage needed to communicate a story effectively. - Organize, label, back up, and transfer footage using established media-management procedures. - Support editing and post-production projects using Adobe Premiere Pro when needed. - Operate a Mavic 3 drone for approved aerial footage. - Adapt quickly to changing schedules, locations, weather conditions, and production priorities. - Follow all campus safety, privacy, appearance-release, and student-consent requirements. - Maintain and responsibly handle UHP production equipment. ## **Required Qualifications** - Proven professional experience as a camera operator, shooter/editor, cinematographer, or similar production professional. - Strong understanding of camera operation, preferably using Sony Cinema Line equipment. - Demonstrated ability to capture compelling footage in active, real-world, and unscripted environments. - Strong understanding of: - Framing and composition - Camera movement - Exposure and focus - Natural and mixed-light environments - Interview and location audio - Media…