Donut Media
Camera Operator - Donut Media
We're looking to hire great camera operators who love making stuff for YouTube and have a passion for cars and comedy. You should be independent, multifaceted, and resourceful, and have shot cars before.
Freelance, based in-person at our Inglewood, California headquarters – with the opportunity to grow to full time or move on to directing. We are constantly making videos and offer a steady stream of work!
$300-600 day rate, based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Directors to help develop their vision.
- Collaborate with Producers & Directors to understand their equipment needs for each individual project.
- Ability to communicate visual needs to directors, talent, and production.
- Proficiency in operating professional video cameras and related equipment to capture visually engaging footage, specifically the Canon C suite.
- Prep camera and production equipment prior to shoots.
- Ensure proper lighting and framing to achieve the desired visual aesthetic.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support to the production team on set.
- Take charge in situations where the camera operator is the only person present.
- Travel to different locations depending on assignment.
- Keep an eye on opportunities for improvement on a go-forward basis, conducting and sharing a self-assessment after the video has gone live and ideating ways to make the next video better than the last.
- Be your own A/C. On larger shoots we'll have a dedicated A/C but we all wear multiple hats. Flexibility is huge!
Qualities:
- A deep love of YouTube.
- Experience shooting cars.
- Ability to work in a demanding, high-pressure and time-sensitive environment.
- Good comedic sense + awareness.
- Professional experience is not necessary – BUT we want to see what you've done!
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Understanding the value of thorough communication and when to call vs. text vs. email.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Having a mindset of flexibility and willingness to wear multiple hats.
- Having a generally pleasant vibe that people want to be around.