Camera Operator Student Assistant

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts seeks student Camera Operators to support Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming. Ideal candidates have prior experience operating digital video cameras in live-event or broadcast settings and can manage basic camera functions while maintaining a professional presence.

Schedule varies, with daytime, evening, or weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Experience operating digital video cameras in live-event or broadcast settings.

Responsibilities

• Support Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming.
• Applicants must be able to operate cameras during events and follow directions.

Skills

Camera operation

Live events

Job description

Student Title Classification Information

Department or Unit Name Dodge College of Film and Media Arts General

Position Headcount

Position Headcount 2

Position Title

Academic Year

Academic Year Academic Year 2026-2027

Term or Semester

Term or Semester All Academic Year

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?

Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student? Grad and Undergrad

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $16.90 - $16.90

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Dodge College seeks student Camera Operators to support occasional Master Classes, live panels, and other college programming

Responsibilities

Applicants must have prior experience operating digital video cameras in live-event or broadcast settings, such as sports, concerts, conferences, lectures, panel discussions.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should be comfortable with basic camera operation—including focus, exposure, white balance, framing, media, and battery management—and able to take direction, work calmly during live events, and maintain a professional presence.

Desired Qualifications

Schedule varies and may include occasional daytime, evening, or weekend shifts.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Budget Information

Is Federal work-study required? With or Without FWS

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.