Camera Operator Jobs in California

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Camera Operator Needed - $300/day

  • Castaic, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Castaic, CA
  • 8 hours ago

un Camera Operator Needed - $300/day (LA) compensation: $300 cash/day Dear Craigslist Friends, We're seeking very experienced Camera Operators with a Blackmagic Pocket or Red for a indie feature....

Freelance Sports/Rodeo Video Camera Operator

  • Sonora, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sonora, CA
  • 8 hours ago

When responding to this gig offer, please provide camera operation experience. Thanks! post id: ... updated: [ ]...

News Photographer

  • Fresno, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 22 hours ago

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. Shoots video for news reports Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics...

News Photographer, KFSN-TV

  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted March 10, 2025 Industry Television Specialty Local News Job Status Full-time Salary Not Specified Description: KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Televisionstation in Central...

Temporary Media Production Specialist

  • San Jacinto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jacinto, CA
  • 2 days ago

Perform or supervise post-production work such as editing, sound recording, dubbing and mixing, special effects, titles and graphic, narration, and duplication of completed programs....

Photographer/Editor - LA

  • Universal City, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Universal City, CA
  • 5 days ago

Assists Correspondents and Producers in the pre-production and post-production process....

Local Video Content Creator Wanted

  • Union City, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 8 days ago

Local Video Content Creator Wanted (fremont / union city / newark) compensation: TBD I'm looking for a creative and enthusiastic local videographer or video enthusiast to collaborate with on a...

Camera Crew Needed

  • Emeryville, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA
  • 9 days ago

un Camera Crew Needed (emeryville) no pay In need of a camera crew to film a reality show! There is little compensation so if interested, when ing let us know your rates and availability. We look...

Video content creator. ASMR. TikTok. Product Marketing

  • Pismo Beach, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Pismo Beach, CA
  • 11 days ago

un Video content creator. ASMR. TikTok. Product Marketing (Pismo Beach) image 1 of 3 compensation: $25 per hour each plus tip Hi folks, I run a business and need some help making some fun videos...

Photographer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 15 days ago

DUTIES: Required skills: Photography/Non-linear editing/live truck operation. Candidate will be responsible for editing and visual coverage of news events in a fair, unbiased and accurate manner....

Need Camera Operator for part time

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 17 days ago

un Need Camera Operator for part time (huntington beach) image 1 of 1 compensation: $20 per hour cash at end of each day I need someone who can operate a video camera and monitor sound thru headphones...

TIKTOK Video Content Creator any Age for part Time

  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA
  • 20 days ago

un TIKTOK Video Content Creator any Age for part Time (Fountain Valley) image 1 of 1 compensation: Open for negotiation TIKTOK Video/Advertising Content Creator with preferable AI tools knowledge....

Video Content Creator

  • Calabasas, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Calabasas, CA
  • 20 days ago

General Description: The Video Content Creator produces impactful company video content for use internally and externally. From pre-production planning to production and editing to managing review...

Editor & Photographer

  • Fresno, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 20 days ago

YOUR DAY-DAY: Direct and Technical Direct fast-paced newscasts and other station productions using a Sony MVS-6500 switcher ton punch and call....

News Camera Person

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

News Camera Person (San Fernando Valley) compensation: $50 per hour Veteran TV reporter doing video stories for the web. Looking for production partner who can shoot, edit, and post. Need to have...

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.


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Camera Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
65.3%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.2%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.2%
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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