Video Operator

How We LEAD

Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it’s a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it’s another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent.

Digital Creative & Experience creates content that connects artists with fans across every touchpoint of the digital experience. Working across artist stores, ecommerce experiences, product launches, campaigns, social content, and brand storytelling initiatives, our Content Production team is responsible for bringing creative concepts to life through high-quality visual content that drives engagement and supports commercial performance.

Video Operator / Shooter

• Capture video content across studio, location, e-commerce, campaign, and social productions
• Operate cinema, mirrorless, and production camera systems to meet creative and technical requirements
• Execute creative direction provided by Content Creative Directors and Production leads
• Collaborate with Producers to ensure efficient shoot execution and schedule adherence
• Support lighting setup and camera positioning to achieve desired visual outcomes
• Work alongside photographers and content teams to support integrated content capture
• Ensure technical accuracy including focus, exposure, framing, color consistency, and media management
• Manage camera, lens, monitoring, and support equipment during productions
• Maintain equipment readiness, organization, and inventory standards
• Aid in pre-production planning, technical preparation, and shoot logistics
• Support multi-camera, live, and fast-turnaround production environments when required
• Organize and prepare footage for post-production workflows and asset delivery
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and content quality
• Maintain a strong understanding of emerging production technologies, tools, and industry best practices

How You'll CREATE

Capture video content across studio, location, campaign, e-commerce, and social productions
Operate cinema, mirrorless, and production camera systems to meet creative and technical requirements
Execute creative direction provided by Content Creative Directors and Production leads
Collaborate with Producers to ensure efficient shoot execution and schedule adherence
Support lighting setup and camera positioning to achieve desired visual outcomes
Work alongside photographers and content teams to support integrated content capture
Ensure technical accuracy including focus, exposure, framing, color consistency, and media management
Manage camera, lens, monitoring, and support equipment during productions
Maintain equipment readiness, organization, and inventory standards
Aid in pre-production planning, technical preparation, and shoot logistics
Support multi-camera, live, and fast-turnaround production environments when required
Organize and prepare footage for post-production workflows and asset delivery
Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and content quality
Maintain a strong understanding of emerging production technologies, tools, and industry best practices

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years experience operating cameras within content production, ecommerce, music, entertainment, agency, or brand environments
• Strong understanding of camera systems, lenses, lighting, audio capture, and production workflows
• Experience capturing content across multiple formats including campaign, social, product, lifestyle, and branded content
• Able to work effectively in fast-paced production environments while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Understanding of post-production workflows and asset management processes
• Passion for visual storytelling, music, culture, and digital content
• Able to solve problems quickly and remain calm under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute wherever needed to achieve the best creative outcome

Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees, 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees, 2-weeks paid Winter Break, 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day), Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Disclaimer

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer