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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Camera Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Camera Operator, you need a basic understanding of camera operation, framing, and video production principles, often gained through coursework or hands-on experience. Familiarity with popular camera models, editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, and related AV equipment is highly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, creativity, and effective teamwork help you adapt on set and capture compelling footage. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality visual content and supporting smooth production workflows.

What are some common challenges faced by internship camera operators, and how can they overcome them?

Internship camera operators often face challenges such as adapting to fast-paced production environments, handling unfamiliar equipment, and capturing high-quality footage under tight deadlines. To overcome these challenges, it's important to communicate proactively with senior crew members, ask questions when unsure, and practice regularly with various camera setups. Building strong observational skills and being receptive to feedback will also help interns quickly improve their technical abilities and become valuable team members.

What does an Internship Camera Operator do?

An Internship Camera Operator assists with filming and capturing video footage under the supervision of experienced camera professionals. They learn to operate various types of cameras, set up equipment, and follow directions during shoots. Interns often help with basic tasks like maintaining equipment, organizing cables, and ensuring proper lighting and sound. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and develop technical skills for a future career in film, television, or live event production.

What is the difference between Internship Camera Operator vs Camera Assistant?

AspectInternship Camera OperatorCamera Assistant
Required CredentialsBasic camera operation knowledge, often pursuing related educationTechnical knowledge of camera equipment, certifications optional
Work EnvironmentOn-set, assisting with camera setup and operationOn-set, supporting camera department tasks
Industry UsageEntry-level role in film, TV, and video productionSupporting role in professional camera teams

The Internship Camera Operator typically focuses on learning camera operation skills under supervision, while the Camera Assistant supports equipment setup and maintenance. Both roles are essential entry points in the camera department, with overlapping skills but different responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Camera Operator jobs in California? The most popular types of Camera Operator jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Internship Camera Operator jobs? Cities in California with the most Internship Camera Operator job openings:
ACCTV Intern (Hourly)

$15 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 18 days ago


Austin Community College rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at12:00 A.M.on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. - AR 4.0300.01

If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.


As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

  • Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

  • Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

  • Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

  • Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

  • Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

  • Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

ACCTV Intern (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

ACCTV Interns, must be a current ACC student to apply, will work with ACCTV's production team to develop, produce, and edit content to run on ACCTV's broadcast channel, YouTube, app, and on other district wide channels at ACC. This can be used in the fall or spring for an internship credit with RTF or other programs if necessary or desired.
The internship starts mid August for the fall semester and through next spring.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

  • Primarily will work in multi-camera TV studio with ACCTV at ACC Highland in a variety of roles from pre-preduction preparation with sets, lighting, and equipment. In addition, will work in a production crew capacity in the studio in roles that vary from camera operator, audio technician, teleprompter operator, gfx, production assistant, and/or switcher.

  • Works with field production team on shows and additional shoots as PA, audio recorder, teleprompter operator, and camera assistant.

  • Can work in post production as an editor on projects for ACCTV programming, ads, commercials and promos plus other videos needed from our production team.

  • Can assist with broadcast back-end processing workflow like closed captions, file storage, and archival documentation and storage.

  • Possesses keen attention to detail, works with branding guidelines and standards for channel.

  • Participates in marketing activities, community engagement projects, and other audience interactions as assigned on behalf of Office of College Relations and Marketing.

  • Proactive and positive thinker, able to exercise good judgement with external groups and provides timely updates. Has a positive "go with the flow" attitude as priorities and projects change. Must be able to juggle lots of projects in various stages of production at once.

  • Familiarity with broadcast and social media platforms and various specs required for content.

Additional Job Specific Duties

  • For editor, familiarity with editing workflow and tools such as Adobe Premier for the purpose of editing content when requested.

  • For audio, field boom operator and recordist. In studio, familiarity with Calrec board and working with lavalier mics.

  • For motion graphics, robust use of After Effects program for animation of graphics.

  • For studio interns, familiarity with studio production workflow and equipment which entails but is not limited to experience working with switcher, graphics, cameras, teleprompter, lighting, and audio.

  • Must be comfortable with G Suite apps for spreadsheets, word processing, database, and G drives for edit/share storage, scheduling, and call sheets.

Skills

  • Maintaining an established work schedule.

  • The ability to work independently within departmental policies and guidelines.

  • Respecting a unique and multicultural environment.

  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

  • Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.

  • Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Technology Skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency with standard office software.

  • Knowledge of studio broadcast production equipment and field production equipment

  • Knowledge with editorial software and Adobe Suite (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

  • Work is routinely performed in an office environment.

  • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

  • Occasional lifting of objects up to 10-20 pounds.

Safety

  • Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Rate
$24.10/hour

19 hours per week

Number of Openings:

11

Job Posting Close Date:

June 5, 2026Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.

For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( CleryComplianceOfficer@austincc.edu ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.


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