Director of Photography

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

The Director of Photography (DP) is responsible for translating creative vision into compelling visual storytelling across all productions. This role leads camera, lighting, and visual composition decisions to ensure content meets the highest standards of quality, innovation, and audience engagement. Working closely with creative, production, and post-production teams, the DP ensures that every piece of content is visually distinctive, technically excellent, and aligned with the brand’s tone and ambition.

What You Will Be Doing

• Establish a consistent, high-quality visual standard across all major productions
• Deliver multiple large-scale productions with best-in-class cinematography and audience engagement
• Improve production efficiency and visual consistency through standardized workflows and systems
• Elevate overall brand perception through distinctive and recognizable visual storytelling
• Develop and mentor internal camera and lighting talent to scale production quality• Lead the visual direction of productions, including camera, lighting, and shot composition
• Collaborate with creative directors and producers to translate concepts into visual execution
• Design and implement lighting setups and camera strategies for diverse formats and environments
• Oversee camera crews and on-set execution to ensure quality and efficiency
• Establish and maintain visual standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Select and manage camera equipment, lenses, and technical tools
• Partner with post-production teams to ensure visual continuity and quality in final output
• Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges during production
• Mentor and develop camera operators and junior cinematographers
• Continuously explore new techniques, technologies, and visual trends

What Makes You a Fit

• 6+ years of experience in cinematography, video production, or related field
• Proven track record of leading visual execution for high-impact or large-scale productions
• Deep expertise in camera systems, lighting, and composition techniques
• Experience managing on-set teams and collaborating cross-functionally
• Strong ability to translate creative concepts into visual outcomes• Experience in high-volume digital or creator-driven content environments
• Strong understanding of internet content formats and audience engagement
• Experience with advanced camera technologies (e.g., RED, ARRI, drones)
• Background in color grading, post-production workflows, or visual effects

We are based in Greenville, North Carolina, widely recognized as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of Eastern North Carolina. Greenville is a university-medical community, home to East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center, as well as a vibrant Uptown Greenville District with a diverse art, music, and food scene featuring an increasing number of unique, locally-owned businesses and restaurants.

Our excellent affordability, geographic location, and natural resources, combined with cultural, economic, educational, and medical amenities make Greenville-Pitt County a preferred community to call home.

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