Phoenix Content Creator Needed for On-Site Job Story Capture

Dumpstr Xpress is looking for a reliable, creative, and self-motivated content creator located in the Phoenix Valley to help us capture real stories from active customer job sites. We provide dumpster services for contractors, roofers, property managers, landscapers, restoration companies, businesses, and homeowners throughout the Valley. Every job has a story behind it, and we want to do a better job of documenting those stories through strong photos, video, project details, and occasional customer or contractor testimonials. This person will not be responsible for building website pages, writing finished website posts, editing completed social media content, or managing our social media accounts. Your role will be to visit assigned job sites and collect the raw marketing assets our team needs to create those materials. What the Work Looks Like You will work directly with the Dumpstr Xpress office to determine: * Which job sites are available * Where each site is located * The best day and time to visit * Who will be on site * What kind of work is being completed * What project details should be documented * Whether a customer, contractor, property manager, crew member, or DX team member may be available for a testimonial Some job-site opportunities may be scheduled in advance. Others may come together more quickly based on deliveries, pickups, project schedules, and customer availability. You will not be required to accept every opportunity. However, responsiveness, flexibility, and availability will affect how many assignments you receive. We are looking for someone who is motivated to complete as many available job-site assignments as their schedule reasonably allows. What You Will Capture Each assignment will involve collecting a complete, usable package of marketing assets from one job site. Depending on the project, this may include: * High-quality photos of the overall job site * Wide, medium, and close-up images * Photos showing the dumpster naturally within the project * Photos of crews working when permission is available * Photos of materials, debris, equipment, access points, and site conditions * Vertical video clips for social media use * Horizontal video clips for website and longer-form use * B-roll showing the work, location, activity, and progress * Before, during, or after-project visuals when available * Short video walkthroughs of the site * A brief explanation of what is happening on the project * The type of customer or company DX is serving * The city or general Phoenix Valley location * The type of material or debris being removed * The reason the dumpster was needed * Any scheduling, access, cleanup, or project challenge DX helped solve * Names, job titles, and company information when appropriate * Short customer, contractor, property manager, or crew testimonials when available * Written notes that help our marketing team understand the story behind the job You should be able to recognize what makes a job visually interesting and what details may help turn the assignment into a strong website story, social media post, project spotlight, customer case study, or future marketing asset. The best submissions will do more than simply show a dumpster sitting at a property. They will help communicate what the customer was trying to accomplish, what kind of project was taking place, and how Dumpstr Xpress helped keep the work moving. What You Will Not Be Responsible For You will not be expected to: * Build or update the DX website * Write finished website articles * Create finished social media posts * Manage social media accounts * Produce polished commercials * Fully edit long-form videos * Design graphics * Run advertising campaigns * Develop marketing strategy Your job is to capture accurate, compelling, well-organized assets that our marketing team can use. Light trimming or basic organization may occasionally be helpful, but the focus is on professional capture, documentation, and delivery rather than final production. Compensation This is a project-based opportunity. It is not a retainer, salaried position, or guaranteed-hours arrangement. The starting payment is: $199 per completed and approved job-site asset package. Each approved job site will be handled as a separate fixed-price assignment or milestone through Upwork. There is potential for the payment level to increase based on the quality, consistency, depth, and value of the assets provided. Higher-value submissions may include: * A strong and usable customer or contractor testimonial * More complete visual coverage of the project * Before-and-after documentation * Especially strong storytelling material * Multiple useful interview clips * Exceptional photo or video quality * Additional project details that make the story more useful * Assets that can be used across several marketing channels * Consistently excellent organization and fast delivery The more approved job sites you complete, the more you can earn. There is no guaranteed number of assignments, but we want to build a relationship with someone who is motivated to accept and complete as many available opportunities as possible. ## What Counts as a Completed Submission A completed job-site package should generally include: * A strong selection of usable photos * A strong selection of usable video clips * Both vertical and horizontal footage when practical * Wide shots, medium shots, and detail shots * Accurate basic project information * A short written job summary * Any useful quotes or testimonial footage captured * Correct names and company details when applicable * Clearly labeled and organized files * Upload of all assets within the agreed-upon timeframe The exact requirements may vary depending on the job site, access, activity, and people available. We will communicate the expected scope before each assignment. Payment is made after the complete package has been submitted and approved. Approval will be based on whether the submission: * Meets the agreed-upon requirements * Contains clear and usable photos and video * Includes accurate information * Is delivered on time * Is properly organized * Provides enough meaningful material for our marketing team to work with * Reflects the job site honestly and professionally We are not looking for someone to overwhelm us with hundreds of random files. We are looking for thoughtful, complete, well-selected assets that clearly document the project. The Person We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is: #Self-Motivated You are able to communicate clearly, manage your schedule, confirm assignments, arrive when expected, and complete the work without needing constant reminders. Honest You accurately represent what happened at the job site. You do not exaggerate project details, stage misleading visuals, or claim to have captured something that was not available. If something prevented you from completing part of the assignment, you communicate that clearly. Creative You notice good angles, useful details, visual moments, and human stories that others may miss. You understand how to make ordinary work visually interesting without making it feel fake or overproduced. Dependable If you accept an assignment, we need to know you will follow through. Construction and service schedules can change, so you must also be able to communicate quickly when timing changes or a problem comes up. Professional You may interact with customers, property managers, contractors, crew members, homeowners, and DX employees. You should be friendly, respectful, confident, and able to represent Dumpstr Xpress well. Comfortable Talking to People Some assignments may include asking a customer or contractor a few simple questions on camera. You do not need to be a professional interviewer, but you should be comfortable helping people relax and encouraging them to explain their experience naturally. Comfortable Around Active Job Sites You must remain aware of trucks, equipment, crews, debris, uneven ground, and other potential hazards. You will be expected to follow all site instructions and avoid interfering with the work being performed. Required Qualifications * You must live in or near the Phoenix Valley * You must have reliable transportation * You must be willing to travel to job sites throughout the Valley * You must have experience capturing quality photo and video content * You must have a high-quality smartphone, camera, or video setup * You must be able to capture clear audio for short testimonials * You must have strong communication skills * You must be organized and detail-oriented * You must be able to upload large photo and video files * You must be able to follow a submission checklist * You must be responsive when new assignments become available * You must be legally able to work as an independent contractor * You must be comfortable with project-based payment rather than hourly or retainer compensation Professional camera equipment is helpful, but it is not required if you can consistently produce clear, attractive, usable content. Experience in construction, real estate, commercial photography, documentary content, event capture, social media content creation, field marketing, or customer storytelling is helpful. Scheduling and Availability Job-site opportunities will depend on DX operations and customer schedules. Assignments may take place during normal weekday business hours. Some early morning, late afternoon, or occasional weekend opportunities may also occur. You should clearly communicate your availability and respond quickly when an assignment is offered. Because this is project-based work, we cannot guarantee a specific number of weekly or monthly assignments. Our goal is to find someone who can become a trusted local resource for capturing DX job stories over time. Ownership and Usage of Assets All approved photos, videos, interviews, written notes, and other submitted materials will be used by Dumpstr Xpress for marketing and business purposes. DX must receive full commercial usage rights to all approved work submitted under the project. You should not publish customer faces, company names, addresses, private property details, or project information on your own channels without written approval from Dumpstr Xpress. You may be able to use selected approved work in your portfolio, but only with prior permission. How to Apply Please include the following in your application: 1. Your location within the Phoenix Valley 2. Examples of photo and video work you have captured 3. Any examples of construction, real estate, event, documentary, field, or social content 4. A brief description of the equipment you use 5. Your typical weekday availability 6. Your weekend availability 7. How quickly you can usually respond to a new assignment 8. Your comfort level approaching someone for a brief testimonial 9. Your experience organizing and delivering large photo and video files 10. Why this type of per-project opportunity interests you Please also answer this question: What would you look for at an active job site to help tell a complete and interesting story? To confirm that you have read the full description, begin your application with: “I’m ready to capture DX job stories.” About Dumpstr Xpress Dumpstr Xpress is a local Phoenix Valley dumpster service company helping contractors, property managers, roofers, landscapers, restoration companies, businesses, and residents keep projects moving. We believe the strongest marketing comes from showing real work, real customers, real challenges, and real results. We are looking for an honest, dependable, and creative local person who can help us consistently capture those stories.