Guaranteed yearly salary being a videographer. I don`t think it can be done.

[Andy Jackson]

Hi David.

You will never get a guaranteed salary in this business.
A staff job is what you need. Not many available.

🙂

[Craig Seeman]

[Andy jackson] “A staff job is what you need. Not many available.”

Staff jobs may not be much better given the frequency that companies go under.

[Tim Wilson]

[Craig Seeman] “[Andy jackson] “A staff job is what you need. Not many available.”

Staff jobs may not be much better given the frequency that companies go under.”

Certainly true, in which case the worst that has happened is that you’re back where you started.

In the meantime, you’ll have had a span with an actual salary, and with a halfway ethical employer, even benefits. If one is looking for guarantees, The Man is as close as you’ll get.

I think it’s an idea that more people should pursue, frankly. Andy’s right of course that these jobs aren’t as easy to find as they used to be, but think broadly. One reason that certain kinds of freelance jobs in some markets are drying up is because of the work going in house. Not all of it is being done by hacks. More companies are hiring qualified videomakers than are getting credit for it in some quarters.

But yeah, in general, if you want a salary, go someplace that’ll give you a salary.

[Andy Jackson]

Tim is spot on with his points.

[Jason Brand]

A good home town friend of mine graduated as a chiropractor. He was taught in school that being a chiropractor is 90% marketing. It’s about putting yourself out in enough spots that you can comfortably select the projects you want and keep them in a full schedule. If you are struggling to fill spots now, doing more marketing is the answer. If you specialize in business videos, you can join sites like Biveo for free, or sign up as a contractor to video production reseller services free as well. I would be thinking about expansion too. Think about hiring contractors yourself as you build your expertise and connections in this field.