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DanceBUG

Produces live dance competition media

Videographer/ Camera Operator

Full-Time
$25/hr
Mid
Charlotte, NC, USA
HybridTravel to events across the U.S.; within about an hour of a major airport.
Creative ProductionVideo Production & Editing
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Have experience with cameras or live production, such as sports, weddings, concerts, theatre, broadcasting, livestreaming, OBS, or multi-camera work.
  • Be comfortable with technology and fast-paced events.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Have a valid U.S. driver's license.
  • Live within about an hour of a major airport.
  • Be available for weekend travel.
  • Be comfortable with long days and occasional 5–6-hour drives.
  • Be able to lift about 50 pounds.
  • Be able to pass a background check.
Responsibilities
  • Travel to competitions and operate cameras and livestream systems.
  • Monitor video feeds and upload event media alongside the DanceBUG team.

About the company

DanceBUG is a top global dance media company that captures live dance competitions and recitals using videographers and photographers who document events across North America. Its product is a library of professionally shot videos and photos that preserve lifelong memories for dancers, studios, families, and competitions. The company emphasizes industry-leading technology, ongoing innovation, and strong customer service to deliver high-quality media and memory preservation. Compared with competitors, DanceBUG combines wide geographic coverage, a focus on dance-specific media, and an emphasis on service and memory retention to stand out. Its goal is to shape the future of dance media by producing reliable, high-quality recordings and memories for events and clients, while growing its client network and attracting talent through ongoing opportunities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vaughan, Canada

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • DanceBUG lowered 2026 single-event package prices, expanding buyer conversion during competition season.
  • Indeed listed 34 DanceBUG jobs in March 2026, signaling active event-season demand.
  • DanceBUG's July 2026 support portal and critique tools deepen retention across studios and families.

What critics are saying

  • Eventist ranked DanceBUG third in September 2026 behind competitors with fuller event management.
  • DanceBUG depends on seasonal videographers and photographers, forcing recurring hiring across 2026 events.
  • If ICDR's DanceID becomes standard by 2027, DanceBUG loses control of identity-linked media access.

What makes DanceBUG unique

  • DanceBUG's June 2026 product still sells media delivery first, with competition operations secondary.
  • ICDR integrated DanceBUG on May 20, 2026, reaching 725 events per season.
  • DanceBUG's August 2026 app and support stack offers web, mobile, chat, and critiques.

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