Storyteller – Dfw

Storyteller - DFW The Role

The Storyteller is a creative visual professional who captures authentic human stories through cinematic video and photography, bringing people, projects, and purpose to life.

Schedule
:
Full Time

Type
:
Hybrid

Location
:
Dallas, TX

Compensation
:
Competitive

Harp & Sling is a storytelling-first creative agency that helps brands cut through mediocrity through cinematic video, photography, and strategic storytelling campaigns. We serve industries where trust, people, and real-world impact matter-construction, engineering, architecture, design, nonprofits, and thought leadership.

We don't just "shoot content".

We lead stories - from strategy to execution - capturing people, projects, and purpose with clarity, excellence, and heart.

The Senior Storyteller is a hands-on creative leader responsible for planning, capturing, and delivering high-quality video and photography projects. This role blends cinematic craft, storytelling instinct, leadership, and executional grit.

You are not just a shooter or editor - you are a story leader. You know how to extract meaningful narratives from real people, direct a shoot with confidence, manage a crew, and deliver polished work that aligns with strategy and client goals.

• Lead end-to-end video projects: planning, filming, editing, and delivery
• Direct interviews, b-roll, and narrative moments with strong story intuition
• Capture cinematic visuals that elevate brands and humanize work
• Ensure all content aligns with campaign goals and storytelling frameworks

• Lead and manage small production teams on set
• Confidently run full-day shoots in active, sometimes strenuous environments (jobsites, facilities, events)
• Coordinate with Account Managers and internal teams for clarity and execution
• Maintain creative authority while collaborating effectively

• Operate cinema-grade cameras confidently (Canon C70, RED, Blackmagic, etc.)
• Manage audio, lighting, stabilization, and production workflows
• Edit using professional software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
• Maintain, transport, and manage video + photo equipment responsibly

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients on set
• Read the room - demonstrating high emotional intelligence and situational awareness
• Translate creative direction into actionable guidance for team members
• Serve as a calm, confident presence during high-pressure shoots

• 3-4+ years of professional experience in video production and photography
• Proven experience managing and executing professional video shoots
• Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling depth, not just visuals

• Hands-on experience with cinema cameras (Canon, RED, Blackmagic, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of professional editing workflows
• Comfortable owning a project from capture through final delivery

• Natural leader with experience leading crews or creative teams
• High autonomy - able to take ownership without hand-holding
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly driven
• Comfortable making decisions in the field

• Ability to film full days in physically demanding conditions
• Comfortable working outdoors, on jobsites, or in unpredictable environments
• Able to lift, carry, and manage professional production equipment

• A go-getter with exceptional work ethic
• Calm under pressure, confident on set
• Story-driven, not just gear-driven
• A creative who can also execute with discipline
• Someone who takes pride in craft and ownership

You don't wait to be told what to do - you see what needs to be done and do it well.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Not Only Fits The Role, But Embodies Our Culture. At Harp & Sling, The Right Candidate Lives Out Our Five Values Daily:

• Own the Outcome
  - Takes responsibility from start to finish
• Wash Feet
  - Serves clients and internal partners with humility
• Live No Lies
  - Communicates with honesty, clarity, and integrity
• Make It Gold
  - Brings excellence and thoughtfulness into every detail
• Let the Light Leak
  - Works with purpose, hope, and a strong inner conviction

• Must be based in Dallas-Fort Worth
• Hybrid role: remote work + in-person shoots and meetings
• Salary
  - Exempt:
  Full-time commitment with production-based scheduling (40-50+ hours/week)