Senior Camera Operator
TMZ
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
TMZ is looking for a highly skilled Senior Camera Operator to help deliver the visual excellence that defines our productions. This role requires strong technical expertise in lighting and camera operation, and a collaborative approach to supporting both in-studio and field shoots. You'll play an essential role in executing the look and tone of our three in-house TV shows while assisting with additional creative projects.
Responsibilities
• Ability to shoot product, short and long form content, promotional support, social media/web content, and more.
• Exceptional knowledge of cameras, variable focal length and primes lenses, filters, lighting, matte boxes, dolly track, and Jibs (with ability to shoot in HD)
• Ability to shoot various and multiple frame rates in multiple recording digital formats.
• Be adept at shooting for 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 aspect ratio; 4k recording formats.
• Serve as a camera operator for field projects, studio projects and daily shows.
• Support the Director of Photography in all aspects of lighting design, setup, and execution.
• Collaborate with internal and freelance teams to plan and coordinate shoots.
• Configure, operate, and maintain camera and lighting equipment.
• Ensure consistent visual standards across all productions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and efficiently on set.
• Communicate production updates to EPs, Post, Broadcast, and Production teams.
• Maintain organized studio environments and equipment readiness.
Requirements
• 10+ years proven professional experience in television, film, or broadcast camera operation
• Advanced understanding of lighting design and technical production workflows
• Strong understanding of studio and field camera hardware and media formats
• Hands-on experience with cinema cameras, lenses, and lighting systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to every production
Salary/Benefits
$35.50
- 43.00
per hour
$35.50 - $43.00 /hour USD
Final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
Additional Information
With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 and maintains its leadership in broadcast television with shows like 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, and LEGO Masters. FOX Entertainment is actively building a portfolio of businesses and a library of original content, which includes the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment, as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX Entertainment Studios to develop scripted content, and a worldwide content sales unit, FOX Entertainment Global. TMZ, a leading entertainment news brand, delivers breaking news, celebrity gossip, and exclusive content across multiple platforms, becoming a trusted source for entertainment news with a significant presence in television, digital media, and social media.
