Camera Operator jobs in California

Camera Operator

Non-profit creative department is looking for a full-time Camera Operator. This role will deliver high quality video content for various clients.

Responsibilities:

• Visually design, light, record, and ingest various styles of ENG production in short and long form.
• Conduct production studio operations from lighting, camera control, live switching and live streaming for various styles of productions.
• Design, record and conduct live virtual events and recordings, using various equipment platforms.
• Maintain and organize in-house production equipment.
• Collaborate with entire creative team to ensure the capture of needed material.
• Travel for ENG shoots, live events, and on location productions.

Qualifications:

• Professional aptitude in communicating with C-Suite executives.
• Mastery of camera operation and production with experience using a variety of video camera platforms.
• Understand broadcast standards, virtual production standards, and ENG production standards.
• Experience with audio recording standards, operating multichannel sound mixers and audio equipment.
• Extensive studio operations, live switching, live streaming, green screen lighting and virtual production skills.
• Flexibility with last minute shoot changes, extensions, cancellations.
• Strong production problem solving skills.
• Software experience with video editing, color correction, asset management. (Adobe Premiere, Avid, Davinci Resolve, Shotput Pro).
• Willingness for continual professional development and learning.
• Willingness to assume various production roles and adapt based on production needs.

Salary:

This position is guaranteed 40 hours per week ($36.00/hr) for two months with the possibility of a permanent on-staff salary position thereafter.

Based in Santa Monica, CA with potential for regular travel. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination Required.

To apply:

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Monica, CA 90401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person