Camera Operator

Acquisition.com • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Camera Operator is responsible for capturing high-quality, cinematic footage across live events, branded series, and internal productions. This role exists to elevate visual output beyond standard coverage by applying strong composition, camera movement, and storytelling fundamentals in fast-paced environments. This is a hands-on execution role. You are operating cameras, anticipating moments, and delivering footage that is immediately usable in post-production. You are not leading creative direction, but you are expected to contribute to shot execution with precision and awareness. You work under the Lead Cinematographer and alongside the production team to ensure consistent visual output across all shoots. You also own the integrity of your footage through proper ingestion, organization, and adherence to media workflows.

Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of professional video production experience with a strong focus on camera operation
• Demonstrated reel showing cinematic composition, camera movement, and storytelling ability
• Proficiency operating handheld, tripod, and stabilized camera systems including gimbals and sliders
• Experience filming live events and working in fast-paced, unscripted environments
• Strong understanding of media workflows including file management, ingestion, and asset organization
• Clear communication and ability to execute reliably within structured production systems

Responsibilities

• Capture cinematic footage across events, branded content, and productions using strong composition, movement, and framing fundamentals
• Operate cameras during multi-camera shoots, balancing creative angles with required coverage
• Anticipate and capture key live moments in unscripted environments without constant direction
• Execute camera builds and prepare equipment including gimbals, sliders, and support systems based on production needs
• Own post-shoot media ingestion including offloading, file organization, naming conventions, and metadata tagging
• Maintain equipment readiness and support studio operations including setup, breakdown, and gear management

Benefits

• Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
• Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
• $1,950 annual Employer HSA contribution
• FSA options including dependent care
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources
• Employer match program for 401(k), eligible for both Traditional and Roth accounts
• $1,200 annual wellness reimbursement through JOON that supports health, family care, pet care, fitness, and more!
• For local or visiting team members, enjoy access to a state of the art gym at our HQ in Las Vegas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed