Camera operator and reader · Actor job
Actor, Reader & Camera Operator
Our camera operator job is an awesome income for a well-rounded actor who also reads with clients. The studio is run by actors, so scheduling is flexible around auditions, bookings and callbacks, with approved time off for industry work.
Pay, Hours and Benefits
- Compensation: $24.00–$32.00 per hour + tips + bonus pay
- Position types: part-time and full-time (20–40+ hours)
- Eligible for medical coverage after sixty (60) days of employment
- Excused for all auditions, bookings and callbacks with valid documentation
- Accrue sick time
- Exclusive discounts and comps on company services
Camera Operator Job Requirements
- OK working at one location, with open availability for other locations as needed
- Experience operating a camera (please do not apply if you cannot)
- Can work independently
- Experience with two-point lighting and camera framing
- Experience editing in Final Cut Pro
- Friendly and patient
- Trained in the arts (include your acting résumé and IMDb link)
- Strong at cold reading
- Experienced coaching actors
- Punctual and detail-oriented
- Educated in TV and film techniques
- Comfortable with child actors
How to Apply
Email your résumé, IMDb link and availability with the subject “Job application: Actor / Camera Operator / Reader”. Please only apply if you have the required information. No phone calls, walk-ins or texts. Every submission is reviewed.
In this camera operator job you run sessions for actors recording self tapes and voice overs. You set the frame, light the actor, check the sound, read the other lines and send the edited file. It is hands-on work with real auditions every day.
Want to brush up first? Our self-tape courses cover framing, lighting and sound. Union guidance for actors is available from SAG-AFTRA. See all career opportunities.
