Camera Operator Jobs in Clifton, NJ

A Camera Operator, in the broadcasting industry, is responsible for operating video cameras to capture scenes for television broadcasts, films, or video productions. They work in studio and on location to film live events, documentaries, or creative projects. Their duties include selecting and setting up equipment, adjusting focus, exposure, lighting and sound for optimum quality, following scripts or director's instructions, and editing footage. They are also in charge of maintaining and repairing equipment and storing completed broadcasts for future use.

Essential skills for a Camera Operator include excellent hand-eye coordination, physical stamina, precision, patience, and attention to detail. They should also possess a strong understanding of digital cameras and editing software, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with a larger production team. While a specific certification is not often required, a degree in broadcast technology, film, or a similar field, as well as experience in the industry, is usually preferred. A person might work as a Production Assistant, Broadcast Technician, or Videographer before advancing to a Camera Operator role.

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Looking for Camera Operators for Track and Field Live Production

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Looking for Camera Operators for Track and Field Live Production (Upper East Side) compensation: $275 Camera Operators for 2025 Trials of Miles Track Night NYC Compensation: $275/day (Days over 12 hours...

Photographer/Editor - Spectrum News NY1

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Spectrum Newsis made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches,...

Photographer

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

The Maslow Media Group is currently recruiting for As-Needed, Part-Time Event Photographers for our client, a federal financial institution that executes monetary policy, provides financial...

Sony A7s3 Camera Operator for Corporate Roundtable Production 4/21 NYC

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

un Sony A7s3 Camera Operator for Corporate Roundtable Production 4/21 NYC (Upper East Side) compensation: $650 day rate cam op Corporate NYC Video Producer seeking Camera Operator with SonyA7s3 camera...

Photographer/Editor (PT)

  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (11 miles from Clifton, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

WPIX is looking for a part-time Photographer/Editor to fill the role of temporary staff. The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports....

Demographic Data for Clifton, NJ

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Camera Operator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Computational Camera and Photography
A computational camera attempts to digitally capture the essence of visual information by exploiting the synergistic combination of task-specific optics, illumination, sensors and processing. In...
Girls Who Build Cameras
The Girls Who Build Cameras workshop for high school girls is a one-day, hands-on introduction to camera physics and technology (i.e. how Instagram works!) at the [MIT Lincoln Laboratory...
Lights, Camera, Computer - Action! How Digital Technology is Transforming Film, TV, and Gaming
On this three-week course from Screen Industries Growth Network (SIGN), youll explore the impact technology has already had on storytelling in the screen industry, the new opportunities it...

Salary for Camera Operator Jobs in Clifton, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Camera Operators in Clifton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
65.4%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
10.1%
High School or GED
6.5%
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 Clifton, NJ
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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