Utility Operator (Crypto.com Arena)

Aeg-Worldwide; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA benefits eligibility

Job summary

AEG's Crypto.com Arena seeks a dedicated Utility Operator to control and shade cameras during events. You will collaborate with camera operators, connect cables to the CCU, and help ensure safety and efficient shot setup.

The role requires a High School Diploma, at least two years of related experience, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and venue-based responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work in a fast-paced venue environment.
• Must be able to focus in front of large crowds and stay alert during events.

Responsibilities

• Assist camera operators by preparing connections at the Camera Control Unit (CCU) and properly routing cables.
• Move and position handheld cameras as needed during games to capture shots.
• Keep extra cables organized and ensure safety by taping runs to the floor.
• Maintain safe sightlines and assist the control room with supplies like batteries or headsets.
• Be on feet for long shifts and adapt quickly to timeouts or crowd movements.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Crypto.com Arena is where the world comes to play, perform, and come together. As one of the most iconic venues in sports and live entertainment, we host unforgettable moments, from championship games and global tours to once in a lifetime events that define the culture of Los Angeles.

Owned and operated by AEG, our team brings live experiences to life with creativity, precision, and pride. Every role plays a part in creating nights fans remember, powered by people who care about the details and the impact of getting it right.

If you want your work to show up in real moments, in a venue where history is made every night, there’s a place for you here. Because it happens here.

Job Summary:

The Utility Operator controls and shades cameras during events for Crypto.com Arena.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the camera operators to prepare the proper connection and operation at the Camera Control Unit (CCU). This includes properly connecting the camera with the camera cable to the assigned port at one of the media panels. This includes running the cable from the panel to the camera location and making sure any points along the run are taped to the ground with non-stick gaffer’s tape at any point that is considered a trip hazard.
• During the game, will provide support as the handheld camera is requested to move around to get shots. This includes making sure the extra cable staged by the camera is kept organized and fed out and wrapped up neatly as the camera operator moves from their original position.
• Act as a guide to the camera operator ensuring their safety from their blind side and behind them. May also need to make supply runs back to the control room such as fresh batteries or tape or a replacement headset.
• Lift and/or carry a handheld camera which can weigh up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to spend time on their feet or be seated throughout the shift, including moving from a seated position to standing and moving quickly such as an unexpected time out that requires quick action.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalency.
• A minimum of two years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, sit and move quickly.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to focus on their job in front of very large crowd.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds either sitting or standing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to perform a proper “over/under” cable wrap a plus.

Pay scale: $70.00

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits:

• Part-time:This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification).

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)

This role is designated as fully onsite five days per week. For certain venue-based roles, additional onsite days may be required based on operational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement AEG believes in equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally-protected classification. It is the Company’s policy to hire and promote the most qualified applicants, make employment decisions based upon merit, and to comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. AEG is also committed to maintaining a work environment free of all forms of unlawful employment discrimination and harassment. This policy governs employment and all the Company’s terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, policies and practices affecting recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, promotion, demotion, termination, transfers, reclassification, and selection for training, compensation, benefits, Company-sponsored educational programs, and all other aspects of employment. Our policy against harassment and discrimination extends to every aspect of the work environment, including abuse of electronic mail and all other forms of communications. ADA and Disability Accommodations As part of its commitment to equal opportunity employment, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law, AEG does not discriminate in any way or action on the basis of disability or qualifying medical condition, nor do we condone such discrimination.