Camera Lead - Viral Marketing

Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most watched person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.

MrBeast is looking for a talented Camera Lead /Producer on our Viral Marketing team. This person will own the visual execution of social-first, vertical content designed for viral reach and brand impact. This role blends shooter-producer capability with operational ownership, translating creative ideas into technically sound, high-performing content.

The Camera Lead is responsible for planning camera and lighting strategy, managing equipment and crewing, overseeing the camera budget, and executing fast-moving productions that merge high-production-value aesthetics with run-and-gun agility.

• →Plan and lead camera execution for social-first vertical content
• →Develop camera plots and lighting plots aligned to creative goals
• →Provide DIT support and ensure proper media management workflows
• →Crew and coordinate camera, lighting, and audio support for shoots
• →Acquire, organize, and maintain camera, lighting, and audio gear
• →Create and manage the camera project budget, tracking all expenses
• →Execute high-quality run-and-gun shooting in dynamic environments
• →Operate multiple camera systems across formats (vertical-first focus)
• →Monitor and troubleshoot audio capture and sync systems
• →Build simple, scalable lighting setups optimized for vertical content
• →Operate heavy equipment including scissor and boom lifts when required
• →Serve as primary point of contact for camera-related vendors and logistics
• →Anticipate and resolve production challenges in real time

• Demonstrated experience in camera operation and production roles
• Strong working knowledge of Google Sheets or Excel for budget tracking
• Experience planning camera and lighting setups for short-form or social content
• Comfort shooting on iPhone (Blackmagic App, Final Cut Camera App, native), GoPro, Insta360, Sony A7S, FX6, FX3
• Experience running audio systems including Tentacle Sync Track E and DJI Mic systems
• Ability to build and monitor lighting setups using P600s, Amaran F22s, Titan Tubes, Infinibars, MC and MT Pros
• Experience managing equipment logistics and shoot preparation
• Ability to operate effectively under time pressure and pivot quickly
• Strong communication skills across contractors, vendors, and internal teams

• Previous leadership or team guidance experience
• Familiarity with YouTube-native production formats
• Part 107 drone certification
• Experience blending high-production-value visuals with creator-style spontaneity

We are based in Greenville, North Carolina, widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center, as well as a vibrant Uptown Greenville District with a diverse art, music, and food scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally-owned businesses and restaurants.

Our excellent affordability, geographic location, and natural resources, combined with cultural, economic, educational, and medical amenities make Greenville-Pitt County a preferred community to call home.