A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
Camera Technician August S Prtoductions Inc San Diego, CA Job Details Part-time | Temp-to-hire $20 - $27 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Confidential information handling Operating systems Equipment troubleshooting Photography lighting equipment Photography camera lenses Technical troubleshooting support Cabling Full Job Description Job Title Part-Time Camera Tech - Catalog Photography & Runway Video
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ÉSUMÉ. Read the complete application criteria below and email every requested item to . A résumé by itself will not be reviewed. August S. Productions, Inc. is seeking a practical, hands-on camera technician for occasional fashion catalog photography, product shoots, runway presentations, and related video production in San Diego. This is a short-term, project-based position for someone who can set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot photography and video equipment. We need reliable technical support—not a full-service photography company, creative agency, art director, or high-priced commercial photography package. Responsibilities Set up cameras, lenses, tripods, lighting, flashes, triggers, stands, cables, and related equipment Confirm that cameras, lighting, computers, memory cards, batteries, and backups are functioning before each shoot Monitor focus, exposure, lighting, framing, file capture, and equipment performance Assist with still catalog photography and runway or behind-the-scenes video Transfer, organize, label, verify, and back up image and video files Connect cameras to computers or monitors when tethered shooting is required Identify and resolve basic camera, lighting, connection, software, or file problems Help maintain an efficient shooting workflow Remain on standby throughout the shoot to handle technical problems immediately Carefully handle company and rented equipment Maintain confidentiality regarding unreleased products, designs, images, and business information Qualifications Practical experience operating digital cameras and related production equipment Working knowledge of camera settings, lenses, focus, exposure, lighting, and flash Familiarity with video capture, audio, memory cards, batteries, cables, and file formats Ability to transfer, organize, verify, and back up large image and video files Comfortable troubleshooting cameras, computers, lighting equipment, and connections Dependable, punctual, organized, calm, and attentive during live production Able to follow the photographer's or production director's instructions Available for in-person projects in San Diego Catalog, studio, runway, event, product, or e-commerce production experience is helpful Owning professional equipment is helpful but not necessarily required. In your application, clearly identify which camera, lighting, computer, editing, and file-management systems you know how to operate.
APPLICATION REMINDER
Do not simply submit an Indeed résumé. You must email all requested application criteria to to be considered. What This Position Is—and Is Not This position is primarily for technical camera and production support. It is not a creative-director position, fashion-design internship, photography-business contract, or full-service commercial photography package. We are not looking to hire an entire photography company at commercial agency rates. Independent photographers may apply if they understand that this opening is for an affordable, hands-on technician who can operate equipment, manage files, and troubleshoot during individual shoots. The selected applicant must protect confidential designs, products, images, and production information and may be required to sign a confidentiality or nondisclosure agreement. Schedule Occasional, project-based gig work Catalog, product, runway, and promotional shoots Primarily in person in San Diego Some projects may take place during evenings or weekends Additional assignments may become available as production expands How to Apply Do not drop an Indeed résumé and wait for a response. First, review the position information here: https://www.augustsproductions.com/hiring-camera-tech Then email the following to : Your full name, telephone number, and San Diego-area location Your résumé or a concise summary of your relevant experience A short explanation of why this particular Camera Tech position interests you Your still-camera, video, lighting, flash, computer, and file-management experience The specific cameras, equipment, software, and operating systems you know Links to relevant work samples, if available Your current weekly availability, including evenings and weekends Your requested hourly or project rate The days and times you are available for an in-person interview or technical meeting
FINAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
You must email all nine requested items to . Do not submit only an Indeed résumé. Résumé-only applications and applications that ignore these instructions will not be reviewed. August S. Productions, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.
