Overview
Director of Photography/ Producer Jobs in San Francisco, CA at Story Co
Title: Director of Photography/ Producer
Company: Story Co
Location: San Francisco, CA
About Story
We're a San Francisco creative studio working with the most ambitious technology teams on the planet — capturing their vision through brand films, product videos, documentary, and animation. We're building the defining agency for deep tech and science, Ogilvy-scale ambition reimagined for the people inventing the future.
The Role
We're hiring a Director of Photography/Producer — a hybrid role for someone who can shoot beautifully and run a production. You'll be behind the camera on shoots across brand films, documentary-style pieces, and client work, while also owning the logistics that get a shoot there in the first place: scheduling, crew, gear, locations, and budgets.
What You'll Do
- Shoot across a range of formats — docu-style interviews, brand spots, narrative pieces, event coverage.
- Own visual style and lighting decisions on set, in collaboration with directors.
- Produce shoots end-to-end: scheduling, crew booking, gear prep, locations, and logistics.
- Manage on-set budgets and vendor relationships.
- Interface directly with clients on set, representing Story's craft and professionalism.
- Collaborate with editors and post team to make sure footage sets up the edit for success.
Key Attributes
- A strong eye — composition, lighting, and camera movement that elevate the story.
- Production instincts: you can plan a shoot day that actually runs on time.
- Calm, decisive leadership on set with crew and clients present.
- Fast problem-solving when locations, weather, or schedules go sideways.
- Collaborative mindset — you shoot for the edit, not just for the reel.
Our Take on AI
We believe in real people doing real work. We don't believe in AI replacing human creativity but are open to using it as a tool where it helps — pre-production planning, storyboarding, workflow support.
Requirements
- Strong reel demonstrating both cinematography and produced work.
- Experience producing shoots — budgets, crew, logistics — not just operating camera.
- Proficiency with professional cinema cameras and lighting packages.
- Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.
Details & Compensation
- Salary: $90,000–$130,000 depending on experience
- Health care & dental
- Work in a beautiful San Francisco office with a view and a small team of exceptional creatives
- Free lunch
