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Raindrop is hiring: Production Tech/Camera Operator in San Diego

Raindrop
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Raindrop is a fast-growing creative and production agency headquartered in San Diego. We are a people-first agency committed to our team and to creating marketing people love. We make people laugh, we make them cry, ...but mostly we make them laugh. We entertain them to their core... And then do it all over again.

As a Raindrop Production Tech / Camera Operator, you'll have two areas of responsibility. You will shoot fresh, on-brand visual assets covering a range of subject matter and platforms. You will have begun to hone your cinematography chops in diverse contexts and adapt your style to the personalities of the brands we partner with. Also, you will roll up your sleeves to assist our in-house video teams in pre-production through camera equipment preparation, organizing grip and electric equipment, pre-lighting studio sets, and picking up and returning rental equipment. When you are not the camera operator on a project you will assist our other cinematographers by capturing on-location sound, helping the grip and electric department, facilitating DIT, and organizing tear-down after the shoot wraps. You will be a true team player, ready to grow, and be someone the team can count on.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support production teams on a wide range of projects
  • Assist or lead the lighting of sets
  • Running camera on small / medium-sized shoots
  • Supporting crew on larger commercial shoots in a variety of roles (1st AC, Sound, Grip)
  • Maintaining the agency's video equipment
  • Coordinating gear needs across multiple production teams
  • Being proactive in Pre-production with gear needs
  • Renting & returning additional equipment as needed
  • DIT processing and delivery
  • Staying up to speed with the latest trends bid ageas in videography and marketing

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of professional videography experience
  • Comfortable operating different cinema cameras from Canon & RED
  • Good understanding of lighting techniques
  • Experience in safely operating lighting & grip equipment
  • Experience recording audio
  • Responsible and detail-oriented
  • Able to multitask and anticipate needs
  • Ability to flex hoursMost filming is done between 8am-6pm M-F, but we do flex hours for certain shoots.
  • Current CA driver's license and good driving record
  • Must be able to lift up to 30-45 lbs.
  • Based in San Diego
  • Benefits

  • 50,000-$60,000 depending on experience
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, no waiting period
  • Generous employer contribution towards Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(k) plan
  • New Hire" stipend to support flexible working arrangements
  • Access to Production Studio in San Diego, CA
  • Professional development and learning stipends
  • 15 vacation days that will accrue in your first year; Vacation days will increase with tenure
  • 10 paid holidays 2 paid flexible holidays
  • Parental Leave Benefits
  • COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

    Raindrop Agency is continuously striving to create a more vibrant environment with diversity and inclusivity as its foundationwe welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles. We believe we create the best work when every Raindropper feels comfortable being their true, authentic selves.

    Raindrop is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be!

    If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@raindropmarketing.com.

    Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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