Boom Operator Jobs
Boom Operator jobs are open across film, television, commercial production, and documentary, from entry-level set positions to experienced location sound department leads, with specializations in narrative production, live broadcast, and documentary field recording. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are seeking a local CDL Driver to complete deliveries for our Sacramento Branch. As a CDL Driver, you will be responsible for safely handling and delivering construction materials to local job sites using a forklift and the assistance of CWallA Material Stockers.
Essential Functions:
- Safe and legal operation of commercial delivery vehicles and forklifts
- Loading and unloading materials
- Job site stocking
- Ability to lift, stand and move throughout the shift
Responsibilities:
- Safe and legal operation of commercial delivery vehicle and forklift
- Physically handling materials with the assistance of a Material Stocker
- Safe delivery and off-loading of commercial construction materials
- Participating in the accurate and orderly placement of delivered material at each job site
- Continuously abiding by traffic laws and regulatory agency guidelines
- Various yard duties between deliveries including but not limited to, shipping, receiving and filling customer orders
- Inventory control
Qualifications:
- Valid Class A CDL license
- Proven forklift experience
- Clean driving record
- Ability to stand, climb, reach, bend and twist throughout complete shifts
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages $31.00 - $32.00 per hour plus an annual discretionary bonus!
- Work-Life Balance: home time EVERY night!
- Company Paid Growth Opportunities for Qualified Employees: ABL crane training and NCCCO certification and home time EVERY night!
- Great Benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and many more!
- Excellent Ways to Prepare for Your Future: 401K, profit sharing, short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance!
Who We Are:
Our mission is to equip building professionals with the materials, service, solutions, and engineering support they need to complete their projects efficiently, safely and on time. As a preferred distributor of SCAFCO Steel Stud Company, a leading-edge name in the steel framing industry for over 25 years, we are able to maintain large inventories to limit lead time and eliminate lost productivity. Our customers have direct access to SCAFCO’s team of engineers and are able to leverage their skills to save on labor costs and improve installation efficiency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly rate for this position?
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
We are seeking a local CDL Driver to complete deliveries for our Sacramento Branch. As a CDL Driver, you will be responsible for safely handling and delivering construction materials to local job sites using a forklift and the assistance of CWallA Material Stockers.
Essential Functions:
- Safe and legal operation of commercial delivery vehicles and forklifts
- Loading and unloading materials
- Job site stocking
- Ability to lift, stand and move throughout the shift
Responsibilities:
- Safe and legal operation of commercial delivery vehicle and forklift
- Physically handling materials with the assistance of a Material Stocker
- Safe delivery and off-loading of commercial construction materials
- Participating in the accurate and orderly placement of delivered material at each job site
- Continuously abiding by traffic laws and regulatory agency guidelines
- Various yard duties between deliveries including but not limited to, shipping, receiving and filling customer orders
- Inventory control
Qualifications:
- Valid Class A CDL license
- Proven forklift experience
- Clean driving record
- Ability to stand, climb, reach, bend and twist throughout complete shifts
What We Offer:
- Competitive Wages $31.00 - $32.00 per hour plus an annual discretionary bonus!
- Work-Life Balance: home time EVERY night!
- Company Paid Growth Opportunities for Qualified Employees: ABL crane training and NCCCO certification and home time EVERY night!
- Great Benefits: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and many more!
- Excellent Ways to Prepare for Your Future: 401K, profit sharing, short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance!
Who We Are:
Our mission is to equip building professionals with the materials, service, solutions, and engineering support they need to complete their projects efficiently, safely and on time. As a preferred distributor of SCAFCO Steel Stud Company, a leading-edge name in the steel framing industry for over 25 years, we are able to maintain large inventories to limit lead time and eliminate lost productivity. Our customers have direct access to SCAFCO’s team of engineers and are able to leverage their skills to save on labor costs and improve installation efficiency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly rate for this position?
License/Certification:
- CDL A (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in boom operator jobs.
- One to three years of on-set experience operating a boom pole in film or television production
- Proficiency with shotgun and hypercardioid microphones from brands like Sennheiser, Schoeps, or Neumann
- Working knowledge of wireless audio systems including lectrosonics or Zaxcom transmitters and receivers
- Ability to read scripts, anticipate actor movement, and maintain consistent mic placement throughout a take
- Physical stamina to hold a boom pole overhead for extended periods across a full shooting day
- Familiarity with sound report documentation and communication protocols with the production sound mixer
Tips for Your Boom Operator Job Search
List your gear by manufacturer and model
Hiring sound mixers and production coordinators scan resumes for specific boom poles, shotgun mics, and wireless systems. Name the exact equipment you've operated, like a Sennheiser MKH 416 or Comtek monitor system, so your resume passes a 10-second scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists boom operator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name the production mixer
Many boom operator jobs are booked through a production sound mixer's personal network. When a posting names the mixer, research their previous credits so you can speak to their body of work in your cover note and in any intro call.
Build a credits list in industry-standard format
Your credits page matters more than a traditional resume for most production roles. Organize credits by format, year, and your role, distinguishing between boom operator and utility sound credits, so department heads can read your experience at a glance.
Prepare for a practical skills conversation, not a panel interview
Most boom operator interviews are brief phone calls or on-set conversations. Be ready to describe how you handle low ceilings, actor movement, or outdoor wind noise. Specific problem-solving examples carry more weight than general statements about your experience.
Negotiate your kit rental rate separately from your day rate
Productions often expect boom operators to bring personal equipment like boom poles and monitors. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether a kit rental is included and negotiate it as a separate line item so your total compensation reflects your full contribution.
Boom Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most boom operators?
The companies hiring the most boom operators right now include Foundation Building Materials, CWallA, and SRS Distribution, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production activity in these states tends to track with active studio output and state film incentive programs.
How many boom operator jobs are remote?
About 0% of boom operator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most production sound work requires a physical on-set presence. The small remote share tends to cluster around post-production audio consulting, ADR session support, and sound supervision roles where boom experience is valued but active boom operation is not required.
How do you become a boom operator?
Most boom operators start as production assistants or sound utility workers on low-budget shoots, learning to cable actors, place plant mics, and assist the production sound mixer before moving to boom operation. Building credits on student films, independent shorts, and commercial sets gives you the on-set reps that professional mixers look for before bringing you onto larger productions.
Can you get hired as a boom operator with little or no experience?
Entry-level boom operator work is accessible if you can demonstrate basic mic handling and a willingness to work as a utility sound technician first. Many candidates land their first boom credits by joining a local film community, volunteering on non-union short films, and investing in a personal boom pole and shotgun mic to show production readiness before a formal hire.
What does the boom operator interview process look like?
Most boom operator hiring begins with a short call or text exchange with the production sound mixer, who will ask about your credits, the equipment you own or regularly operate, and your availability for the shoot dates. Union productions may also involve a brief conversation with the production coordinator or UPM to confirm your rate, kit rental terms, and any relevant local union agreements before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to boom operator jobs?
You can find and apply to boom operator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and production format, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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