Legal Videographer – Rochester, NY Position Available In Monroe, New York

Legal Videographer – Rochester, NY ApertureAlley LLC Rochester, NY Job Details Contract $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications OBS Studio Filming Videography experience (3-5 years) Camera operator experience Customer service Zoom Slack Mid-level Communication platforms Videography experience (Less than 1 year) Video production Videography experience (1-2 years) Videography Computer skills Communication skills Audio recording devices Sound recording for video production Full Job Description Freelance Legal Videographer – Rochester, NY Contract Position | $30/hr | Mileage, Tolls & Parking Reimbursed ApertureAlley is expanding into the Rochester market and seeking experienced, detail-oriented freelance videographers to join our reserve pool for upcoming legal deposition work. This is a 1099 contract opportunity ideal for dependable professionals who take pride in capturing accurate, high-quality legal video.

Important:

We are building our roster in Rochester and nearby areas to meet growing demand. Immediate assignments will be limited as we establish new clients, but qualified videographers will be first in line as jobs become available. All work is in-person; we are not seeking remote-only videographers for Rochester at this time. What to

Expect:

Flexible scheduling – you set your availability Weekday work (Monday-Friday); weekend jobs are rare Assignments may require travel up to 1-2 hours from your location You’ll be contacted as work becomes available; this is not a guaranteed source of regular income at first. Deposition lengths typically range from 2 to 8+ hours Most jobs occur during business hours, but some flexibility may be required We communicate a week in advance regarding availability via Slack.

Responsibilities:

Accurately record legal depositions in compliance with legal and client requirements Maintain and transport your own video gear to and from jobs Communicate clearly and professionally via email, text, and Slack Submit daily invoices with accurate records of time and mileage Escalate any issues promptly to ensure client satisfaction

Required Equipment:

Professional camcorder with XLR input and date/time stamp (720p+; 4K not required) Sturdy tripod 4-channel audio mixer & 4-5 XLR Wired lavalier microphones (wireless is not permitted) XLR cables Gray, blue, white, or black backdrop or similar Primary and secondary laptop (iPads are not sufficient) Headphones HDMI capture card Reliable transportation (personal vehicle) 20

Foot AUX Cable Required Software:

OBS – https://obsproject.com Zoom (free account)

Qualifications:

Able to lift up to 50 lbs Strong understanding of video production workflow Excellent communication and customer service skills by phone, text, email, and Slack Proficient with OBS and Zoom on a computer (not tablet) We have found this job works great for you sports videographers that already have camcorders and work seasonally!

Compensation:

Onsite coverage: $30/hr (3-hour minimum per job) Mileage reimbursed at $0.50/mi Tolls and parking reimbursed NET 90 payment terms (often paid sooner;

NET 30-60

depending on client)

Optional:

Remote Deposition Coverage From time to time, we may need remote coverage. If interested, you’ll need two computers and a fast internet connection. Compensation is $25/hr (2-hour minimum).

Please Note:

This is a freelance, 1099 contractor role. You must own your own gear and manage your own taxes. Assignments are not guaranteed and should not be considered your sole source of income—especially as we build out our presence in Rochester.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Schedule:

Choose your own hours Application Question(s): Do you have experience as a Legal Videographer? What Gear do you have? Do you have a camcorder that can record non stop for over 2 hours? Do you have Lav Microphones (Wired not wireless) and an audio mixer? Where are you located? What major Cities can you cover that are near you? Did you review our compensation and understand that our in person rates are currently $30 an hour and are paid at Net 90 unless the client pays us sooner? Are you a true freelancer that understands we are currently adding videographer to our roaster during our expansion so although we will try to get you as much work as your availability allows, this is a contracted position and you must have other sources of income and other clients.

Work Location:

On the road