Camera Assistant Intern

Golden Pet Brands; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Charity sponsorships

Mentorship and professional develop.

Fully stocked kitchen and on-site gym

Company events and social activities

Job summary

Golden Pet Brands is seeking a Camera Assistant Intern to support the Creative Production team in El Segundo, CA, with hybrid on-site work at either El Segundo or Burbank/North Hollywood locations. You will help prepare, operate, and maintain camera equipment to keep shoots running smoothly.

The role emphasizes hands-on camera prep, setup, breakdown, transport, and on-set troubleshooting, while staying current with new camera technologies and production practices.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of professional cinema cameras, lenses, and camera support systems.
• Understanding of camera department workflows and on-set protocols.
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and equipment management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues calmly and efficiently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to anticipate production needs.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable handling high-value production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain camera packages for productions.
• Assist with camera setup, breakdown, and equipment transportation.
• Manage media cards, batteries, monitors, and camera accessories during shoots.
• Support camera department workflows on set, including lens changes, camera moves, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain camera inventory and track equipment condition, repairs, and replacements.
• Assist with camera prep, testing, and quality control prior to shoot days.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and cleanliness of camera gear and related equipment.
• Coordinate equipment pickups, returns, and vendor interactions as needed.
• Support production teams with technical and operational needs during shoots.
• Stay informed on emerging camera technologies, equipment, and production techniques.

Skills

Camera equipment

Camera workflows

Technical aptitude

Organization

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

On-set readiness

Job description

Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.

Learn more about our brands.

We’re Looking For A(n): Camera Assistant Intern

Location:

Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA)

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Camera Assistant supports the Creative Production team by helping prepare, maintain, and operate camera equipment across productions. This role ensures camera gear is organized, functional, and shoot-ready while providing technical support to cinematographers and production crews on set.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain camera packages for productions.
• Assist with camera setup, breakdown, and equipment transportation.
• Manage media cards, batteries, monitors, and camera accessories during shoots.
• Support camera department workflows on set, including lens changes, camera moves, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain camera inventory and track equipment condition, repairs, and replacements.
• Assist with camera prep, testing, and quality control prior to shoot days.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and cleanliness of camera gear and related equipment.
• Coordinate equipment pickups, returns, and vendor interactions as needed.
• Support production teams with technical and operational needs during shoots.
• Stay informed on emerging camera technologies, equipment, and production techniques.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Working knowledge of professional cinema cameras, lenses, and camera support systems.
• Understanding of camera department workflows and on-set protocols.
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and equipment management skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues calmly and efficiently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to anticipate production needs.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and in fast-paced production environments.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and high-value production equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport camera equipment safely.
• Passion for cinematography, visual storytelling, and production technology.
• Eagerness to learn and continuously develop technical expertise.

Golden Perks & Benefits

• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you’ll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
• Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here.

The base salary range is $17.00-$20.00.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

A Note to Recruiting Agencies:

At Golden Pet Brands, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Pet Brands will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won’t pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.

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