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WOWK-TV

PPR Sports Videographer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18/hr

The PPR has been an entry level opportunity for dozens of current San Diego TV videographers. Do ... Need your own broadcast quality gear (video camera, microphone, tripod, lavalier) * Must have ...

Tribune Media

PPR Sports Videographer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18/hr

The PPR has been an entry level opportunity for dozens of current San Diego TV videographers. Do ... Need your own broadcast quality gear (video camera, microphone, tripod, lavalier) * Must have ...

GW Student

$17.25 - $22/hr

The main duty will be a camera operator, which includes helping setup and breakdown for broadcasts ... is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

ADB Wireless

Aerial Lineman with Class A CDL

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... entry level equipment operations, placing fiber, climbing poles, loading materials, etc. on ... operating skills * Climbs utility poles and/or utilizes lift to place cable in adherence to print ...

ADB

Aerial Lineman with Class A CDL

Phoenix, AZ

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... entry level equipment operations, placing fiber, climbing poles, loading materials, etc. on ... operating skills * Climbs utility poles and/or utilizes lift to place cable in adherence to print ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level aerial camera operator in the United States is $28.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Aerial Camera Operator vs Drone Pilot?

AspectEntry Level Aerial Camera OperatorDrone Pilot
CertificationsBasic FAA Part 107 certification often requiredFAA Part 107 certification typically required
Work EnvironmentFilm sets, construction sites, real estate shootsAerial surveys, filming, inspections
Industry UsageMedia production, real estate, constructionMedia, agriculture, inspection services

Both roles often require FAA Part 107 certification and involve operating drones or aerial cameras in similar environments. However, a Drone Pilot may focus more on flying and technical operation, while an Entry Level Aerial Camera Operator emphasizes capturing footage or images. The roles overlap in industry use and certification requirements, but their primary responsibilities differ slightly based on focus and application.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Aerial Camera Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,583 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

PPR Sports Videographer

Nexstar Media Group

San Diego, CA • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 78 rated media

Job description

Position: PPR Sports Videographer
Temporary/Seasonal position from the beginning of the HS Football season to Silver Pigskin Gala (mid-August to December)
Job Info:
The Prep Pigskin Report has become a fantastic place for videographers to have fun shooting high school football. The PPR has been an entry level opportunity for dozens of current San Diego TV videographers. Do you have what it takes? Start by checking the requirements below.
Basic requirements:
  • Looking for videographers NOT still photographers
  • Need your own broadcast quality gear (video camera, microphone, tripod, lavalier)
  • Must have experience shooting sports (high school football preferred)
  • Must be punctual
  • Must be willing to learn and learn quickly
  • Must be available Friday nights from mid-August to the Silver Pigskin Gala in December
  • Must possess clean driving record

Job Qualifications
Required: Filming
Required: Traveling (San Diego County)
Required: Working from August 1 to December 15
Required: Personal access to camera equipment
Preferred: Adobe editing products, Final Cut editing products
Compensation: $18/hour commensurate with experience and skill level; part-time, 8-hours per week. An additional stipend will be given for use of personal equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
KUSI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance
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About Nexstar Media Group

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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