Freelance Camera Operator/G&E

Collide Capital LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a detail-oriented Camera Operator to shoot high-quality content across various formats. The role involves operating cameras, supporting lighting setups, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have experience with cinema cameras and a positive, proactive demeanor.

Benefits

Day Rate: $400

Pre-light rate: $200 for 6 hours

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience working with Sony cinema cameras.
• Solid understanding of basic grip and electric setups.
• Experience in unscripted digital media is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Director of Photography and Gaffer with lighting.
• Operate camera for multi-cam productions.
• Assist with equipment breakdown post-production.

Skills

Experience with Sony cinema cameras

Grip and electric setups

Team collaboration

Tools

Aperture lighting ecosystem

Job description

We’re Jubilee Media.

At Jubilee, we're on a mission to provoke understanding and create human connection. We explore experiences that push people to feel more, think more, and see more in others. We challenge the belief of a black-and-white world, and instead embrace the complexity and richness of our experiences. By magnifying these stories we can discover personal identities, shared truths, and how we fit in the overarching human story. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for the next passionate teammate to join us on this journey. Together, we have the power to shift perspectives—and maybe even change the world.

About This Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Camera Operator to shoot high-quality digital content across social, branded, and editorial formats. You’ll be responsible for setting up and operating camera, and lighting on fast-paced shoots. The ideal Camera Operator is detail-oriented and collaborative, with a keen creative eye!

What You’ll Do:

• Support Director of Photography and Gaffer with setting up/rigging lights.
• Set up camera, tripods, and support gear during pre-light days
• Operate camera for multi-cam, unscripted productions during shoot days
• Support the DP and lighting team with gear breakdown and wrap after production

Who You Are:

• 1-2 years of experience working with Sony cinema cameras
• Have a solid understanding of basic grip and electric setups
• Familiarity with aperture lighting ecosystem is a plus
• Experience working in the unscripted, digital media landscape is a plus
• Open to feedback, positive and fun to collaborate with, and growth-minded
• A proactive and excellent team player who is committed to ensuring a smooth set
• Have a reliable vehicle and are able to travel to various shoot locations across the LA area

Compensation & Perks

• Day Rate: $400
• Pre-light rate per 6 hours: $200