Cinematographer

Company Description Covision Consultants helps organizations build businesses that can operate and grow independently of their owners. The company designs practical operating systems that define clear ownership, decision rights, and accountability across teams. By creating structures that reduce dependence on a single leader, Covision Consultants enables sustainable growth and scalable operations. Professionals joining the company can expect a culture focused on clarity, process excellence, and long-term organizational resilience.Role Description The Cinematographer is a full-time, on-site role based in Dearborn, MI. This role is responsible for planning, capturing, and overseeing visual storytelling for Covision Consultants’ brand and client-facing media, including promotional videos, training content, and documentary-style case studies. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with producers and creative leads to develop shot lists, selecting and setting up cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio equipment, and managing the visual look and feel on set. The Cinematographer will frame and compose shots, direct camera movement, maintain consistent visual quality, and work closely with editors to ensure footage aligns with narrative and brand guidelines. The role also involves maintaining equipment, organizing media assets, and contributing to creative concepts that clearly communicate complex business systems in an engaging visual format.Qualifications Strong camera operation skills, including experience with professional digital cinema and DSLR/mirrorless systems, lenses, and grip equipment.Proficiency in lighting design and on-set lighting setups for interviews, corporate environments, and documentary-style shoots.Knowledge of composition, shot framing, camera movement, and visual storytelling techniques that support narrative clarity.Basic to intermediate understanding of post-production workflows, including color grading principles, codecs, and file management.Ability to collaborate with producers, directors, and clients, translating business concepts into clear visual narratives.Strong organizational skills, reliability in managing schedules and gear, and the ability to work safely and efficiently on set.Relevant experience in cinematography, videography, or film production; a portfolio or reel demonstrating prior work is required.Degree or training in Film, Media Production, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.Comfort working in corporate and consulting environments, with an interest in business operations and process-driven storytelling.Ability to work on-site in Dearborn, MI, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends as production schedules require.