Videographer

About Contra Labs

Contra Labs sits at the intersection of human creativity and technology. We partner with leading product companies to improve the creative tools that professionals use every day. Our research is grounded in how top creatives actually work, studying the patterns behind what gets created, what gets chosen, and what resonates. We believe human input will always be at the center of net new creation, and our mission is to help shape technology so human creativity can be amplified to create what today is unimaginable.

By joining the Contra Labs network you gain access to paid projects with some of the most innovative companies building the next generation of creative tools.

How It Works

This is an application to join the network and be eligible for roles as they arise. Projects are staffed on an as-needed basis, typically 5 to 10 hours at a time, though some may extend into longer engagements. In unique cases, we may have full-time roles available as well. When a project matches your skill set, we'll reach out with details and timeline.

The Opportunity

The creative tools you use every day are only as good as the real-world content they're built to understand. We're looking for videographers to capture original, high-quality video footage across a range of real-life subjects, settings, and scenarios. Your work will directly contribute to making creative software smarter, more capable, and better aligned with how professionals actually shoot and edit.

This is straightforward work: follow a creative brief, capture the footage, and deliver organized files. No editing or post-production required unless specified.

To Join the Network

Portfolio review - We'll assess your Contra profile and portfolio for strength in videography across a range of subjects and styles.

Video interview - You'll record a brief video sharing more about your experience and your approach to videography.

Skills assessment - If accepted, you'll complete a short assessment aligned to the types of tasks you'd work on.

What You Will Do

Capture original video footage following specific creative briefs that outline subject matter, movement, framing, and style guidelines

Shoot across a variety of real-world scenarios including people in motion, products, environments, everyday activities, and dynamic scenes

Deliver organized, clearly labeled video files on time and to spec

Maintain consistent quality across batches, paying close attention to framing, stability, focus, exposure, and natural lighting

What We're Looking For

Strong videography portfolio demonstrating range across subjects and settings, shared via your Contra profile

A trained eye for composition, movement, lighting, and pacing, whether shooting with a professional camera or a smartphone

Ability to follow creative briefs closely and deliver content that meets specific parameters

Reliable and detail-oriented, able to deliver organized files within project timelines

Comfortable shooting in a variety of real-world environments