Camera Operator
Camera Operator
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Job Description
The Camera Operator position is primarily responsiblefor operating and maintaining all studio cameras: pedestal jib and if trained Steadicam.
Stadium is an interactive sports network enabling fans around the country to engage with professionallyproduced content and a firstclass talent team. Originating from Chicagos United Center with a studio in the heart of the facilitys atrium steps away from the famed Michael Jordan statue Stadium operates the industrys original OTTdelivered sports network creating video content for itself and its partners seeking to bridge the high quality of televised content with the immediacy and interactivity of digital media.
Key Job Responsibilities Include:
- Ability to operate pedestal and jib studio cameras for live daily sports programming both instudio and as needed on location
- Demonstrate a strong technical knowledge and application of camera related skills such as framing movement etc. to execute the content strategy for the creative vision
- Work in collaboration with producers and directors to execute overallprogramming strategy
- Willingness and physical ability to train to operate Steadicam
- Assist as needed with other areas of studio production: including microphone and IFB placement counting talent in and out of breaks and SOTs understand functionality of lighting board ability to set and change lighting cues
- When trained temporarily fill in for one of the following positions: GFX Op A1 A2 AD or TD
- Assist with the general upkeep and operation of associated equipment
- Attend meetings as requested as part of daily programming
- Maintain a professional approach and demeanor at all times; including whileinteracting with crew talent and guests
- Help create a positive teamoriented atmosphere amongst the crew
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in a live studio production in a fastpaced environment strongly preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Overall understanding and knowledge of studiobased productions required
- Ability to think quickly and communicate well required
- Availability to occasionally work nights weekends and holidays if needed is required
- Ability to work in fastpaced teamoriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously required
- Some experience with studio lighting preferred
- Experience with INEWS or similar newsroom rundown system preferred
- Knowledge of professional and/or college sports is a plus
Employment Type
Full-Time
