Camera Operator Jobs in California

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Camera Operator

  • YouTube
  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Big Bear Lake, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Looking for a camera operator with experience filming for a major Youtube channel. Please note experience working with the Sony A7 line. Please let us know where in the LA area you're based....

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Photographer/Editor - CA LIVE - NBC Bay Area

  • NBCUniversal
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Must be proficient using non-linear editing equipment under deadline pressure Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment at a given time including camera, lighting kit, cable reel, and portable...

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Camera Operator

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

production. - Must have experience with live video production. - Must be capable of all day activity, standing / walking for long periods. - Must have transportation to athletic facility. - Must be...

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Social Media Photographer

  • J Public Relations
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Execute post-production (editing, retouching, cropping) using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. Maintain meticulous agency archives to ensure client content is easily accessible....

Hybrid

Looking for Camera Person!

  • Susanville, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Susanville, CA
  • 6 days ago

Several hours (exact timing to be discussed) * Location: Stable indoor setting (specific location to be d with selected candidate) * Format: Seated interview and direct-to-camera segments * Minimal post-production...

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Looking for Camera Person!

  • Visalia, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Visalia, CA
  • 6 days ago

Several hours (exact timing to be discussed) * Location: Stable indoor setting (specific location to be d with selected candidate) * Format: Seated interview and direct-to-camera segments * Minimal post-production...

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Looking for Camera Person!

  • Grenada, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Grenada, CA
  • 6 days ago

Several hours (exact timing to be discussed) * Location: Stable indoor setting (specific location to be d with selected candidate) * Format: Seated interview and direct-to-camera segments * Minimal post-production...

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Camera Operator

  • Rabbit Soda Productions
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

Save Job Send to a friend EXPIRES: April 18, 2026 7:59 PM Camera Operator Staff & Crew Nonunion Music Video Location: Los Angeles, CA Not Paid Required Roles: Camera Operator Required Software & Program...

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Looking for Camera Person!

  • Monterey, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 6 days ago

Several hours (exact timing to be discussed) * Location: Stable indoor setting (specific location to be d with selected candidate) * Format: Seated interview and direct-to-camera segments * Minimal post-production...

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Photographer and Editor- Temp

  • Univision Communications Inc.
  • Fresno, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 8 days ago

Work with reporters, producers and on solo projects Other duties as deemed necessary YOU HAVE: Must have working knowledge of the following: Production Video Switchers (Sony MVS-6530 or equivalent), Non-linear...

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Promotions, Photographer/Editor

  • Paramount
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

A creative reel or links to work clearly demonstrating advanced production knowledge with a focus on Adobe Premiere and After Effects is required....

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Media Production Specialist- - Hrly/Int POOL (Athletics)

  • California State University
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 10 days ago

serving as a camera operator, video controller, video producer, video director, playback/CG operator, replay operator, technical director and/or utility/grip....

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Promotions, Photographer/Editor

  • Viacom CBS
  • Studio City, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Studio City, CA
  • 11 days ago

A creative reel or links to work clearly demonstrating advanced production knowledge with a focus on Adobe Premiere and After Effects is required....

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Looking for Camera Person!

  • Hanford, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Hanford, CA
  • 11 days ago

Several hours (exact timing to be discussed) * Location: Stable indoor setting (specific location to be d with selected candidate) * Format: Seated interview and direct-to-camera segments * Minimal post-production...

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Video Content Creator

  • Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
  • CA
  • 13 days ago
  • CA
  • 13 days ago

Strong foundational skills in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects; you should know how to bridge the gap between AI-generated assets and a polished final edit....

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Demographic Data for California

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Camera Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Camera Essentials
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Salary for Camera Operator Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Camera Operators in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.7%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.1%
High School or GED
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Some College
1.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Camera Operators in California
Less than 1 year
39.2%
None
30.0%
2-4 years
18.4%
1-2 years
10.4%
4-6 years
2.1%


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