Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.

Film and video editors and camera operators typically work in studios or in office settings. Camera operators and videographers often shoot raw footage on location.

Film and video editors and camera operators typically need a bachelor's degree in a field related to film or broadcasting.

The median annual wage for film and video editors and camera operators was $55,740 in May 2015.

Employment of film and video editors and camera operators is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Production companies and video freelancers are working with new content delivery methods, such as mobile devices or through online TV, which may lead to more work for editors and camera operators.

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