Media and Entertainment

Camera Person

Salary range₹1.8 – 3 LPA → ₹4 – 8 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Delhi NCR, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A camera person operates cameras to shoot films, news, TV shows, events and ads, framing shots and working with the director.

Set up and operate cameras and lights
Frame and capture shots as directed
Maintain equipment and organise footage

2 Skills required

Camera operation Composition & lighting Technical equipment knowledge Teamwork Stamina Creativity Editing basics

3 Opportunities available in the market

TV channels, production houses, wedding / event companies and digital creators all need camera operators.

News channels and production houses
Film, OTT and ad-film crews
Event, wedding and freelance work

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹1.8 – 3 LPA≈ ₹15K – ₹25K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4 – 8 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹67K / month

Senior / specialist₹9 – 25 LPA≈ ₹75K – ₹2.08L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Medium demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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