Camera Operator

This is a Contracted position in the field of Live Broadcast / Sports / TV News / Technical Operations , located in Oceanside, CA .

The position pays $200.00 — $300.00 per day
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The employer is Starlight Sports Inc..

You’ll operate an elevated camera at a multi-field lacrosse tournament, capturing continuous game film that gets sold to families, players, and college coaches. Events run 8–12 hours, typically Saturday and/or Sunday.

• Set up and break down equipment
• Film full games continuously from an elevated position, panning and tilting from a ground-level control handle
• Follow the ball and keep the full field of play in frame — the film is used for recruiting and coaching, so consistent
• Coordinate with the on-site Event Director on field assignments and schedule changes
• Cover 5-7 games/day (each game lasts 50 minutes)

• Comfort operating a camcorder (you don't need to own gear)
• Familiarity with lacrosse, or another field sport where you can anticipate where the play is going.
• Physically able to carry and set up equipment outdoors, in heat and light rain, for a full day
• Reliable transportation to the venue

Starlight is a production company that serves youth sporting events around the US to provide broadcast quality film to participating players and teams.