MrBeast→
Set Technician
ExperiencedOn-siteFull-time
Location
Greenville, NC
Salary
Not listed
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Today
Job Description
About Us
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.
About the Role
MrBeast is looking for a Set Technician, responsible for executing and leading camera, assistant camera, rigging, grip, and video utility functions during production. This on-set technical role combines hands-on technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and on-set leadership to support complex multi-camera productions and ensure cinematic results are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently.
Working closely with Directors of Photography, Production leadership, Lighting teams, Video Engineering, and freelance crews, the Set Technician serves as a critical technical resource responsible for maintaining production readiness, minimizing downtime, and enabling ambitious creative execution.
What You'll Do
Operate cameras across handheld, tripod, dolly, gimbal, crane, and specialty-mounted configurations
Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot complete camera packages and support systems
Execute assistant camera functions including camera setup, media management, lens changes, and focus support
Verify camera settings, media status, power systems, and technical readiness prior to filming
Set up, operate, and strike camera rigs, dollies, cranes, gimbals, sliders, tracking systems, and specialty builds
Build and secure rigging systems including speed rail structures, vehicle rigs, overhead rigs, and specialty mounts
Support Video Engineering through monitor deployment, signal routing, cable management, wireless video systems, and power distribution
Troubleshoot technical issues involving cameras, lenses, wireless video systems, rigging, power systems, and monitoring infrastructure
Coordinate with Directors of Photography, Lighting teams, Set Leads, and Video Engineering to execute complex production setups
Provide guidance and direction to freelance crew members and temporary technicians
Maintain continuity through accurate camera builds, settings verification, labeling, metadata, and equipment organization
Ensure compliance with all safety procedures related to rigging, lifting, electrical systems, equipment movement, and production operations
What We're Looking For
5+ years of professional experience supporting camera, grip, rigging, or video operations within film, television, commercial, live event, or digital production environments
Demonstrated experience operating and supporting professional cinema camera systems and production equipment
Experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting camera packages and support systems
Strong understanding of grip equipment, rigging techniques, mounting systems, and production safety practices
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in high-pressure production environments
Experience working effectively across multiple production departments
Ability to lift, move, and safely operate production equipment throughout extended production days
Willingness and ability to travel frequently for production assignments
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting multi-camera productions
Experience with wireless video transmission systems and on-set monitoring workflows
Advanced rigging and specialty camera build experience
Experience leading freelance crews or mentoring junior technicians
Benefits
The Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast Team
We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.
Competitive Salary
Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
Company-provided technology package
Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days