Camera Operator (ENG) (Cameraman)

Comprehensive Job Description

The individual in this role will be responsible for selecting and assembling the appropriate equipment to electronically capture video/stills and record audio while maintaining picture quality according to the channel’s broadcast standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Filming:

  • Film news events and record audio material for editing and packaging into news broadcasts.
  • Collaborate with the Input Editor or reporter assigned to the story to plan and develop the visual presentation.
  • Apply principles of visual storytelling with aesthetically pleasing and technically correct compositions, angles, and camera movements, ensuring correct exposure and color saturation.
  • Use lighting and sound recording techniques in accordance with broadcast standards.
  • Conduct onsite interviews by asking probing questions aligned with the story brief.
  • Be prepared to perform live crossings in front of the camera when necessary, including in situations without a reporter.
  • Occasionally operate in a multi-camera environment, live or prerecorded, and manage outside broadcasts.

Live Events/Outside Broadcast:

  • Film live events using Live U or other live equipment.
  • Ensure steady and controlled camera movements while filming live events per broadcast standards and guidelines.
  • Set up the camera promptly and be ready to stream visuals as required.
  • Flag any potential technical problems in a timely manner.

Editing:

  • Edit video and audio news stories filmed on location.
  • Deliver edited and/or raw materials from locations to the studio or bureaus as instructed.
  • Edit to script and voice stories when required (only in extreme cases for those working from bureaus).

Maintenance:

  • Maintain the ENG kit assigned and perform necessary camera checks to ensure it is in working condition for the shoot.
  • Test all cables, including LiveU cables, before leaving the office.
  • Keep equipment and vehicles clean at all times and report any faults.

Qualifications:

  • National Diploma in Film and Television and/or Broadcasting

Experience:

  • 3 years as an ENG Camera Operator in a Live Broadcast
  • Driver’s License – Essential

Language:

  • English – Intermediate

Technology Proficiency:

  • MS Office Suite – Basic
  • Dalet – Basic
  • Final Cut Pro (FCP) – Basic

Skills and Attributes:

  • Accuracy / Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Learning
  • Contributing to Team Success
  • Managing Work

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