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Boom Operators

Hire a freelance or permanent boom operator from Creativepool's global creative community. Every profile here is ranked by a weekly composite of portfolio depth, client recommendations, recent activity and editorial standing - so the strongest current boom operators surface first, not whoever joined earliest.

How to choose

Shortlist on portfolio, not job title.

Start from the brief, not the job title. Shortlist three to five boom operators whose portfolio shows work in your sector and at your level of polish, check they have been active recently, then message them directly or send one structured brief to all of them at once.

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Frequently asked questions

01What does a boom operator do?

The scope of a boom operator varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent boom operator?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many boom operators on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right boom operator?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are boom operators ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded boom operators appear first.

05How do I get listed as a boom operator?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Boom Operator at Freelance, Mombasa

  • Boom Operator, Sound Assistant, Sound Recordist
  • Pretoria: South Africa, Mombasa: Kenya, Kampala: Uganda
  • Mombasa: Kenya
  • Looking for work

Pre and Post Production at Tom Selele TV (PTY) LTD, Johannesburg

  • Boom Operator, Broadcast Editor, Camera Operator
  • Hong Kong, Australian Capital Territory, Ad Dawhah
  • Johannesburg: South Africa
  • Looking for work





Sound Recordist at Freelance, Saxony

  • Boom Operator, Camera Assistant, Sound Recordist
  • Leipzig: Germany, Hannover, Frankfurt: Germany
  • Leipzig, Saxony: Germany
  • Looking for work



Screenwriter, Filmmaker, Graphic designer at FREELANCE, East Africa

  • Actor, Boom Operator
  • Coast, Arusha, Mukono
  • Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi , Malindi, Voi, Wundanyi., East Africa: Kenya
  • Looking for work


Boom Operator, Location recording, Athens

  • Boom Operator, Sound Engineer, Sound Recordist
  • Athens: Greece, Reykjavík: Iceland, Dublin: Ireland
  • Athens: Greece
  • Looking for work

Sound Recordist, Boom operator, Sound Mixer, Sound Engineer. at Freelance Sound Recordist /Mixer/Boom operator, Nottingham

  • Boom Operator
  • Nottingham: United Kingdom
  • Nottingham: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Boom Operator, Gauteng

  • Boom Operator
  • Gauteng
  • Gauteng: South Africa
  • Looking for work

Freelancer, Derry

  • Boom Operator, Production Sound Mixer, Assistant Editor
  • Cardiff: United Kingdom, Derry
  • Derry: United Kingdom
  • Looking for work

Boom Operator, Basel

  • Boom Operator
  • Basel: Switzerland
  • Basel: Switzerland
  • Looking for work






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