Assistant Camera Operator Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Description
Position at IGN
The Opportunity
IGN Entertainment has an opportunity to join the team as a Cinematographer playing a critical role in studio, event, and field productions. This role will be responsible for overseeing camera looks and camera operations for IGNE shoots across multiple team endeavors spanning across core, branded, and event departments and as such, requires an individual who is collaborative and approachable. As the world's biggest games and entertainment media outlet there are times where production is juggling multiple projects simultaneously and to that end, the ideal candidate should be able to multitask and work efficiently. Productions at IGNE also vary from small, 4 person shoots to far larger projects with 30+ personnel shooting both locally and on location across the globe.
This is a full-time, strictly in-office role based out of our Los Angeles location, requiring a standard Monday through Friday schedule. However, due to the nature of event management, client needs, and equipment load-in/load-out schedules, candidates must be flexible and willing to work outside of typical business hours, including evenings and weekends. Travel is a key component of this position, ranging from local site visits to global and international events as required. Physically, the role demands a mix of standard office activities-such as extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer work-alongside more rigorous onsite and studio demands. You must be able to lift and bend up to 25 pounds to handle tasks like moving, loading, and unloading equipment, setting up lights, and operating a range of camera gear from handhelds to jibs, as well as navigating airports, hotels, and various venues during travel.
IGN Entertainment is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead consultant on camera looks in the IGN studios, off-site events, and field shoots when assigned. Looks may include lighting, camera placement, and camera moves.
• Works directly with both core content and branded producers to define creative visions for productions.
• Responsible for camera settings, ensuring that each is set to the ideal shuttle angle and aperture on every production.
• Defines lighting requirements - ensures the lighting system is up and running, working with external Lighting Director as needed on adding, re-configuring, and/or operating lights.
• Oversees that the camera inventory is in place, all cameras and their support systems are in working order, and is responsible for ensuring any maintenance necessary is performed.
• Oversees cameras and lighting check-outs and check-ins for field shoots.
• Assists Project and Production Managers with studio production schedules and staffing, helping source camera operators, Directors of Photographs to fill-in, and other resourcing as needed.
• Works with producers and other camera operators on operations and safety of studio, field cameras and their support systems, along with grip and other in-studio production gear used to assist in camera and lighting set up.

Job Qualifications
The Must-Haves

• 3+ years of camera & lighting experience in a studio and/or field setting.
• Comprehensive understanding of lighting types and techniques.
• Dynamic experience in lighting design and rigging.
• Detailed technical understanding of professional cameras such as Sony FX6, Blackmagic, and URSA.
• Strong knowledge of cinema and broadcast lenses.
• Understanding of color profiles including S-Log, Raw, Rec 709, etc.
• Ability to create a LUTs and color correct video using tools such as Divinci Resolve.
• Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop experience.
• Passion for IGN and/or video games, comics, movies, TV, and all things entertainment.

Bonus Points

• Understanding of professional lighting systems (e.g. ETC EOS).
• Ability to operate a jib (9ft+).
• Experience with setting up camera and/or lighting at an event with limited set up time.

Our Benefits
IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then IGN Entertainment is the place for you.
About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, is one of the world's largest gaming and entertainment media platforms for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comic, and much more. Across its 15 digital properties, IGNE reaches more than 470 million monthly users in 100 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGNE has donated over $270 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on six key verticals - Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Compensation Range
Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The total salary compensation for this role is $90,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance. This position is part of the IGN Creator's Guild, a NewsGuild union. For more information, please visit the NewsGuild website, mediaworkers.org/.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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