Director of Photography II

Job Title: Director of Photography II Date: 9/16/26 Position: Full-Time

Reports to: Creative Arts Director Department: Production Travel: Yes

Status: Exempt - Professional Compensation: Salary Remote: No

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The Director of Photography II will assist in film production initiatives. As part of a crew, this role is mainly responsible for establishing and enforcing the visual language of a film or series of films, specifically by deciding what camera equipment and lighting to use, as well as setting up and operating camera and lights during production. This person is expected to have the knowledge and experience to direct the lighting of each shot, assess the staging of the scene, and decide on the final appearance of the footage in collaboration with the Film Director. A working knowledge of cameras, camera technology, lenses, and lighting for use in a variety of filming scenarios is required.

Additionally, this role will take on some directing on smaller projects. As a small team, each member will sometimes play other roles on set or in postproduction. Some experience in editing, color grading, production sound, post audio, and producing is expected.

What You’ll Invest In:

The Director of Photography II will carry out these responsibilities:

• Collaborate with different departments to complete important projects and initiatives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Meeting with the Film Director to discuss the visual style and storyboarding shots.
• Work with the Film Director and Producer to plan each scene and scope out the most effective camera angles.
• Operate audio/video recording equipment as needed.
• Choose the appropriate lenses, cameras, and lighting for the project.
• Help create set designs and select props that support the visual look of the film.
• Work with the camera and light crews during production to capture the desired footage and adjust the color and exposure as needed.
• Work with the Film Directors to ensure that all productions are aligned with the vision/direction of the department.
• Stay current with new technologies in the field through research, conferences, podcasts, webinars, and trade publications.
• Direct projects as needed.
• Assist with editing when needed.
• Participate in brainstorming for video projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).