Videographer Job Description

Videographers, also known as cameramen or camera operators, are responsible for capturing images and recordings on video tape. Often it is the responsibility of a videographer to bring imagination and artistry to their videos.

Types of Jobs

Videographers shoot many different types of video: news and sports, documentaries, films, television and music videos.

Education

Many videographers begin their training with formal education, either individual courses in camera operation or degrees in video producion.

Entry-Level Jobs

Education is enhanced by on-the-job training in entry-level jobs or internships. Entry-level videographers often work as assistants, setting up cameras, lights, and other equipment, before getting behind the camera.

Self-Employment

Videographers have a fairly high (20 percent) self-employment rate.

Earnings

Average videographer earnings are about $40,000 a year, but the top 10 percent of videographers can make over $110,000 annually.

Job Locations

Depending on the nature of their subjects, videographers might travel a great deal (to record events like major news stories) or spend time in one place (as when filming for a film or music video).

References

• Television, Motion Picture, Editor and Camera Operator Career and Job Information
• Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators and Editors

Resources

• The Television Camera Operator (Page w/ Links)