Light Camera Assistant

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🎬 About The Role

diligent, hands-on, and quick-learning Lighting & Camera Assistant

foundational technical role

cinematographers, lighting designers, and production leads

camera or lighting design roles.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Lighting Setup & Management

• Assist in setting up and adjusting lighting equipment including stands, softboxes, reflectors, gels, and modifiers.
• Understand lighting directions (key, fill, rim, ambient) and execute lighting changes during live shoots.
  

Camera Preparation & Support

• Help assemble camera rigs, mount lenses, prep accessories, and power up camera systems.
• Maintain readiness of all gear before each shoot — batteries, SD cards, tripods, and cables.
  

Power & Cable Management

• Handle safe power distribution and routing using extension boxes and cable ties.
• Keep cables neatly managed and secured to ensure crew safety and workflow efficiency.
  

On-Shoot Assistance

• Be the on-set support for cinematographers — repositioning stands, adjusting lights, changing batteries, and prepping lenses.
• Stay alert, responsive, and proactive during shoots, anticipating team needs.
  

Equipment Transport & Safety

• Safely carry, load, and organize camera and lighting gear for indoor/outdoor shoots.
• Ensure equipment is packed, labeled, and protected during travel and storage.
  

Maintenance & Post-Shoot Tasks

• Assist with cleaning and inspecting equipment after every shoot.
• Support data management — transferring footage and labeling drives when needed.
  

🧠 Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in film or video production (internship/freelance experience accepted).
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of lighting behavior (soft vs. hard light, color temperature, diffusion).
• Equipment Familiarity: Hands-on experience with tripods, LED panels, DSLRs, or cinema cameras preferred.
• Physical Readiness: Must be comfortable lifting and moving heavy production gear.
• Soft Skills: Calm under pressure, efficient communicator, and reliable team player.
• Growth Mindset: Passionate about learning cinematography, lighting design, or production operations.
  

🌟 What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with professional camera and lighting equipment.
• Direct mentorship from experienced cinematographers and production leads.
• Travel opportunities across campus shoots, events, and branded content projects.
• Exposure to end-to-end video production pipelines in a fast-growing EdTech brand.
• A career growth path into cinematography, gaffer, or camera operator roles.