Camera Prep Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

WHO IS LIGHTBULB RENTALS?

Lightbulb Rentals has been supporting the TV and film industry across the East Coast since 2016. We’re an equipment rental house, but more than that, we’re part of a creative ecosystem built around people who want to create art.

Our team focuses on the independent filmmaking community through our NYC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh branches. We spend our time and resources backing filmmakers who care deeply about what they’re making. Stories that reflect a range of voices, and artists who have something worth saying. That’s the work that feels meaningful to us, and it’s the reason we’re here.

On a practical level, we keep productions moving by offering a wide range of gear: cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, rigging, and on-set essentials like tables, chairs, coolers, heaters, and whatever else the day calls for. Our shops run as tight crews: small teams that move quickly, solve problems, and keep things simple with a fully paperless workflow.

We also make a point of lowering industry financial barriers to entry wherever we can. Between our larger commercial client projects, a notable portion of our rentals are discounted (or donated) to help young filmmakers and production companies get their footing. When people have more access to the right tools, they find their footing faster, and their voices continue to carry.

WHO ARE WE HIRING?

We are hiring a Full-Time Camera Prep Technician in Philadelphia to supervise our camera and lens inventory and accurately and efficiently prepare camera equipment & accessories for clients. Once rentals are complete, the prep technician will be responsible for checking the orders back in, noting any loss/damage, and communicating with the account managers to follow up with the client.

Employees in this role should have great customer service skills and a careful attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is technology-friendly, enthusiastic about learning new skills, and has a calm demeanor.

HOURS, SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Full-Time position is Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, and is a salaried position with a starting salary range between $40,000-65,000/yr depending on skills and experience. We are looking for an employee who wants consistent work and is interested in a position for 2 yrs or longer.

The position also offers Paid Time Off (roughly 2 weeks per year), performance-based bonuses and raises, access to free equipment rentals for passion projects, paid sick leave for yourself and family/dependants, disability insurance, paid new-parent leave, and workers' comp insurance.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise checking out camera packages and other related rented equipment
• Accurately and efficiently prepare camera equipment and accessories requests for clients
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues during preps and upon return.
• Manage in-house hardware repairs and oversee repair processes for shipping out-of-house.
• Have and maintain a working knowledge of Cinema, Photographic Video, and Lighting equipment
• Manage our digital equipment inventory and ensure hardware is added accurately, thoroughly, and kept continuously updated.
• Maintain the cleanliness and rental readiness of our physical inventory, including barcoding, replacement parts, and new accessories.
• Assist customers and all internal departments in order to deliver the highest customer service
• Efficacy in communicating and dealing with high-profile clients
• Efficacy in communicating with other branches and supporting the shared team
• Continuously look for ways to improve the processes to better serve our clients’ needs
• Maintain a friendly and professional appearance
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to meet our business needs

SKILLS:

• On-set experience as a Camera Assistant or a Camera Prep Technician at a Rental House or Production Co.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with digital cinema cameras such as ARRI, Sony, Canon, and Black Magic Cinema Cameras
• Willingness to work until the job is complete, sometimes extended hours
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Passion for filmmaking and filmmakers
• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external clients
• Strong and consistent attention to detail for quality control and checking inventory
• Must be able to lift 40lbs overhead, to lift inventory from floor to waist height, travel up and down stairs by foot, and must be able to push and pull equipment carts between 25-200lbs for 150 feet.
• Must be able to work in all weather environments
• Must be able to complete physical labor for consistent 8-hour shifts (with lunch breaks) on a consistent 5-day-per-week schedule.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Lightbulb does not discriminate in employment applications, and encourages applications from people of all walks of life who are physically capable of completing a rigorous warehouse position. Applications from applicants with nontraditional backgrounds (including criminal history) are given equal weight and consideration.

[In these days of automated HR stuff, we feel it's important to mention that this is a *real* job post that's *actually* hiring 1 person for 1 role, and a human is reviewing all submissions directly.]

Lightbulb Rentals has been supporting the TV and film industry across the East Coast since 2016. We’re an equipment rental house, but more than that, we’re part of a creative ecosystem built around people who create art.