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DS18 | Miami, FL (On-site) | Full-time
About DS18
DS18 designs and sells car, marine and powersports audio for people who take their sound seriously. Our community lives on social media: installs, builds, car shows and loud demos. We need someone to run our social presence day to day, keep our content organized and moving, and join our on-camera team.
The Role
You’ll manage DS18’s social channels from day to day and make sure our community gets a response. You’ll appear on camera alongside our existing hosts, and you’ll help keep social content organized and accessible for the team, dealers, influencers and collaborators. You’ll report to the Director of eCommerce and work closely with design, product, sales and marketing.
This role includes occasional travel to car shows and industry events, plus weekend posting and monitoring, especially during website sales and promotions.
What You’ll Do
Social media
- Plan, schedule and publish content on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook
- Run a content calendar that matches product launches, promotions, events and eCommerce priorities
- Write captions and copy with our copywriter that fit the DS18 voice on each platform
- Optimize YouTube content (titles, descriptions, tags, thumbnails) with our copywriter for search and discovery
- Cover posting and monitoring on weekends and during peak sale periods (Black Friday/Cyber Monday, holiday sales and other promotions)
- Track performance and report monthly on engagement, growth, and traffic and sales driven by social (GA4, Triple Whale), then adjust
- Stay on top of platform trends, formats and the car audio scene
Community management
- Oversee comments, DMs and tags across all platforms so nothing goes unanswered
- Respond to general questions directly, and route technical and product questions to the right team members
- Monitor social listening across platforms, forums and communities to track brand sentiment, competitors and trends
- Find and repost UGC from customers and the community
On camera
- Host and appear in DS18 videos alongside our existing on-camera team: product walkthroughs, launches, promos and social shorts
- Help capture on-camera content at car shows and events
- Learn our products well enough to talk about them with confidence
Content organization
- Work with our design team to organize social and video content in Kontainer (DAM) and OneDrive
- Make sure social-ready assets are easy for internal teams, dealers and influencers to find
- Collect and organize incoming content from influencers, events and the team, and track usage rights
- Keep brand use consistent across every channel
What We’re Looking For
- 3–6 years managing social media for a brand, ideally consumer products or eCommerce
- Comfortable and natural on camera
- A strong writer with a feel for platform-native copy
- A strong portfolio of brand social accounts you’ve managed or grown
- Very organized. You keep content, calendars and community from slipping through the cracks
- Comfortable with analytics and native platform insights
- A team player who works well with design, product and other on-camera talent
- Available for occasional travel to events and for weekend work during sale periods and events
Nice to Have
- Car audio or automotive culture knowledge (car shows, builds, the 12V scene)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (and comfortable on camera in both)
- Hosting, presenting or creator experience
- Able to shoot and edit short-form video and photos
- Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and CapCut
- Experience with Kontainer or a similar DAM
- Experience with paid social or boosting posts
Why DS18
- Competitive salary
- Benefits: health insurance, PTO, product discount
- Join a fast-growing brand with a passionate community
- You’ll be on-site at our Miami HQ with access to product, the install bay and the team
How to Apply
Send your resume, links to 2–3 social accounts or content you’ve managed, and links to any on-camera work.
Required: a 60–90 second video introducing yourself and pitching any product you love as if it were a social post.
Tools & Skills: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Meta Business Suite, CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Canva, GA4, social listening, YouTube SEO, community management
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in first assistant camera jobs.
- Demonstrated experience pulling focus on professional camera systems such as ARRI or RED
- Proficiency with wireless follow-focus systems including Preston MDR and Heden
- Strong understanding of lens optics, depth of field, and lens calibration
- Ability to build, prep, and troubleshoot a full camera package independently
- Experience reading and working from camera reports and continuity documentation
- Availability for on-location shoots with irregular hours and physical demands
Tips for Your First Assistant Camera Job Search
List every camera system you own
Your resume should name every camera body, lens mount, and focus system you've operated, not just brands. Productions hire for specific packages, so calling out ARRI, RED, Sony Venice, and Preston MDR fluency gets you past the first cut.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists first assistant camera openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor credits to each production type
A commercial crew cares about your fast-paced turnaround credits, not your indie feature work. Reorder your credit list so the most relevant production format appears first for each application you send out.
Get your references camera-department specific
Hiring DPs and UPMs want to hear from directors of photography and operators you've worked alongside, not from general production contacts. Line up two or three DP references before you start applying so they're ready when asked.
Prepare to walk through your focus-pulling approach
Interviewers for scripted drama or feature work often ask you to describe how you approached a technically difficult scene. Have two or three concrete examples ready that show your problem-solving on set, not just your equipment knowledge.
Follow up after the interview with something concrete
A short follow-up message that references a specific conversation point from your interview, like a shared production challenge or a camera package detail you discussed, stands out more than a generic thank-you note.
First Assistant Camera Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most first assistant cameras?
The most active employers for first assistant cameras right now are Apple, Qualcomm, and Meta, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production volume in streaming and commercial work continues to drive demand across those markets.
How many first assistant camera jobs are remote?
About 31% of first assistant camera openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most set work. The sub-areas with the most remote or flexible arrangements tend to be pre-production camera prep coordination, equipment logistics, and virtual production consulting roles.
How do you become a first assistant camera?
Most first assistant cameras start as second assistant cameras or camera production assistants on working sets, learning camera prep, labeling, and lens management from the ground up. From there, you build relationships with DPs, accumulate credits across a variety of formats, develop consistent focus-pulling technique, and gradually step into first AC roles on smaller projects before moving to larger productions.
How do you get hired as a first assistant camera with little experience?
Start by taking second AC or loader positions on student films, low-budget shorts, and local commercial shoots where you can prove your prep skills and reliability. Invest in hands-on training with real camera packages, build a credit list that shows range across formats, and make direct connections with cinematographers who are early in their own careers and likely to bring you up with them.
What does the first assistant camera interview process look like?
Most first assistant camera interviews are brief and practical. You'll typically have an initial call with a production coordinator or DP to review your credits and confirm your availability, followed by a conversation with the director of photography about their preferred camera package and working style. Some productions ask you to walk through how you'd approach a specific technical challenge or describe how you've handled focus on a moving shot.
Where can I find and apply to first assistant camera jobs?
You can find and apply to first assistant camera jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and production type, then apply directly to each one that fits your background and availability.
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