Adrenaline Films

Adrenaline Films is looking for a full-time Camera Operator to join our growing team! We are hiring for a wide range of experience level – from talented, entry-level, up-and-coming candidates, to those with several years of experience. This is a salaried staff position with benefits. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and demo reel to be considered.

Job Overview:

At Adrenaline Films, our Camera Operators are one of the key components of telling our client’s stories. As a Camera Operator, you will be tasked with being on the “front lines” of productions by advising, creating, and capturing the visual aspects of the client’s vision using state-of-the-art camera, lighting, and grip equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate a wide variety camera, lighting, and grip equipment (including, but not limited to the equipment listed below) on location and at Adrenaline’s studio facilities.

• Set up various interviews, scenes, and lighting setups to achieve the visual goal of the client for a variety of projects including but not limited to commercials, episodic series, documentaries, social media, corporate, live streams, events, etc.

• Prep equipment for assigned and additional productions. Assist the team with pulling, sorting, and returning gear before and after productions.

• Demonstrate complex knowledge of composition, theory, and technical skills associated with camera and lighting.

• Execute and perform other duties as assigned that relate to company business.

Skills & Expectations:

• Technical Skills: Advanced understanding of camera specs, resolution, frame rate, color space, color temperature, ISO, shutter, iris (F-stop), and lighting.

• Camera Equipment Knowledge: Operating knowledge of the following cameras: Sony Fx9, Fs7, Fx3, A7sIII, RED Epic X and Epic Dragon, Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2, and the GoPro series.

• Lighting Equipment Knowledge: Operating knowledge of the following lighting equipment: Arri S60 SkyPanel, Astra Lightpanel Series, Apurture 300-600 Series, Kino Flo Series, Arri Fresnel Series, Dedolight Fresnels, Lekos, Joker 400-800, etc. 

• Grip Equipment Skills: Intermediate understanding on how to set up diffusion frames, camera dolly, c-stands, combo stands, basic electric, bounce boards, etc.

• Communication Skills: The ability to effectively interact both verbally and written with staff, clients, and vendors.

• Team Player: The ability and desire to collaborate and work as part of the production team.

• Strong Work Ethic: Show up to work on time and with a positive, ambitious attitude and see tasks through to completion.

• Flexibility: Working hours will vary and may often involve weekends or evenings depending on the production; flexible schedule is necessary for this position.

• Travel: Many of our productions occur all over the country, and even internationally; willingness and excitement for travel opportunities is necessary for this position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in film and television production, or related field
• Proficient knowledge of camera, lighting, and grip equipment

NOTE: Non-local candidates may apply, but relocation expenses will not be covered. If hired, team members are expected to live in the Central Florida area.

Adrenaline Films