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Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Junior Producer Apprenticeship An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni. Duration: 2 years ...

Youth Beat

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Oakland, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Junior Producer Apprenticeship An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni. Duration: 2 years ...

Arc Games Inc.

Legal Counsel

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$105 - $140/hr

Arc Games, Inc. is a video game publisher based in the Bay Area, with titles including Star Trek ... This is a junior-level role - open to recent law graduates - and is well suited to someone early in ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Rendering Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

... junior engineers. Qualifications : Required : • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related ... Cloud Chamber is a gaming studio that develops video games and entertainment creation services.

Cloud Chamber

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

... in video game design. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience working ... A strong empathetic team member, able to take ownership over your tasks and mentor more junior ...

2K

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA

$119K - $128K/yr

... in video game design. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Experience working ... A strong empathetic team member, able to take ownership over your tasks and mentor more junior ...

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How much do junior video game jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior video game in California is $24.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.59 and $26.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Junior Video Game vs Junior Game Designer?

AspectJunior Video GameJunior Game Designer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer related courseworkDegree in game design, computer science, or related field often preferred
Work EnvironmentGame development studios, tech companies, or freelance projectsGame studios, creative teams, collaborative design environments
Industry UsageEntry-level role in game development teamsEntry-level role focused on game mechanics, story, and level design

While both roles are entry-level positions in the gaming industry, a Junior Video Game typically refers to a broad, generalist role involved in various aspects of game development. In contrast, a Junior Game Designer specializes specifically in designing game mechanics, levels, and story elements. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates target the right roles based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various Junior Video Game job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,554 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Junior Producer Apprenticeship

Youth Beat

Oakland, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Junior Producer Apprenticeship
An entry-level position in video, photography, video editing, and production, starting at $20 per hour. This position is open to YouthBeat alumni.
Duration: 2 years Time commitment: At least 16 hours per week, but more hours may be available.
Job Summary
Youth Beat at KDOL-TV is a non-profit program that offers free media production programs to Oakland youth. We provide hands-on training and job experience in video and music production, narrative and documentary filmmaking, photography, design and animation. We teach media to middle school and high school students with the goal of keeping them engaged in school and developing job readiness skills to pursue careers in the media industry.
Over the last few years we have been steadily growing YouthBeat PRO, our social enterprise media production business, as a way to earn revenue for the organization AND to provide hands-on professional training to our youth interns, who work as members of our production crews and editing teams.
As a Junior Producer Apprentice you will sometimes spend your time out on the field during productions, other times in the office managing equipment, editing, or performing other administrative work related to our projects. We are looking for someone that is excited to build their portfolio under the mentorship of a team of professionals. If you have ever opened up a Youtube video to learn something on your own or started a random Google Search to figure out how to do something, you're likely the type of person we are looking for.
You will be required to be on site at KDOL Tuesday and Thursday from 10a-6:30p. Additionally, you may work other weekdays, evenings, or weekends as needed for our production projects.
Key Qualifications
  • Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Organization skills and the ability to maintain a standard video editing process from project creation to archiving and to maintain a neat equipment closet.
  • Prior experience working as a freelance video editor, or casual video editing experience.
  • The ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
  • Take quality notes, document work, and translate client directives into a finalized product.
  • Attention to detail, quick thinking, and a demonstrated proficiency in shooting video and photographs.
  • Proven experience in customer service, with a mindset and goal in developing customer loyalty.
  • Ability to learn new skills and new equipment quickly.
  • Experience using industry a mirrorless/DSLR camera, lighting, and dedicated audio equipment.

Responsibilities & Duties
  • Produce videos and photography work at a high standard for a variety of events, scripted video productions, and creative video projects across a dynamic range of event types and industries, including our internal marketing materials.
  • Creating client communications such as but not limited to emails, messages, client newsletters, and mail campaigns, etc.
  • Developing client creative campaigns by asking questions and developing scripts, storyboards, mood boards, and other creative materials as needed.
  • Maintain all equipment in working order, tracking it using our inventory software, and repairing it in-house when possible or sending it for repairs when needed.
  • Assist with administrative duties for our production company such as, but not limited to, invoicing, contracts, budget management, proposals, etc.
  • Collaborating and coordinating a team of in-house staff and freelancers to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

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