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Video producer (military cameraman)מפיק/ת סרטי וידאו (צלם צבאי)

What the Video producer (military cameraman) role asks for, and what it holds

Video producer (military cameraman) is a general name for the various jobs in the IDF's filming units.

Combat supportProfile 25+Men and womenTry-outOlive green

The role's page on the IDF's site

The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.

Medical profile25+
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The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.

Kind of role
Combat support
Open to
Men and women
Medical profile
25 and up
Try-out
For men and women

This is what the work of the role holds.

The IDF's filming units produce commercials, clips, image films, and training and information videos.

Soldiers in the role serve in several jobs, such as producer, editor, screenwriter, researcher, stills and video photographer, graphic designer and animator.

This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.

  1. 1An opening lecture
  2. 2Submitting a portfolio
  3. 3Written tests
  4. 4A personal interview

This is how the training for the role runs.

The training holds basic training at level 02, followed by a training period of several months that varies from unit to unit.

This is what service in the role looks like.

Soldiers in the role serve in the various filming units on bases across the IDF, throughout the country.

The role also asks for a few more things.

  • The role is open to men and women who are not designated for combat roles.
  • Both men and women must pass the selection.
  • Earlier knowledge of film and photography is an advantage.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Video producer (military cameraman) role ask for?

The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.

Who can serve as Video producer (military cameraman)?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Video producer (military cameraman)?

Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An opening lecture. Submitting a portfolio. Written tests. A personal interview.

What does the training for Video producer (military cameraman) hold?

The training holds basic training at level 02, followed by a training period of several months that varies from unit to unit.

The role's page on the IDF's site

This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.

  • The role's page on the IDF's site: Video producer (military cameraman)

The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.

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