Outside Broadcast Camera Operator - Scotland Ripley, Hampshire, South East England, England
Job description
The salary range quoted covers a variety of camera roles. The actual starting salary will depend upon the skills, knowledge and experience demonstrated by the successful candidate.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a Camera Operator to join our growing team at our Scottish base. The opportunity to work on a range of exciting Outside Broadcasts including Football, Motorsport, Boxing, Snooker, Pool, Cycling, Political debate shows, and many others!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The duties will primarily be on location across the UK and at our base in Scotland. When onsite, our Camera Operators are expected to be customer friendly with the client and balance the technical rig with managing more junior members of staff.
Offsite preparation and maintenance at our base are a requirement and should be managed accordingly to achieve a successful job onsite.
Superb attention to detail, a positive and sociable approach is essential.
MAIN DUTIES / DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE
· To be able to build and use cameras using both small and box lenses.
· To be familiar with the support mechanisms for both types of lenses.
· To be competent with handheld camera operation.
· To be familiar with both camera and lens menus.
· To be conversant with shot size and composition in different applications.
· To have sufficient knowledge of all types of camera and ancillary equipment used on OBs and to guarantee OBs (depending upon skills and experience).
· To be able to fault find problems.
· The ability to light a basic interview set-up.
· To be able to read and follow load sheets and manage cross loads.
· To be able to work independently and as part of a team.
(Desirable): To have experience of sliders, jibs and steadycam systems.
If you are looking to work for a dynamic and growing company which is full of the potential to match your aspirations and be suitably rewarded for that, then we should talk.
We offer a great benefits package including:
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional days awarded due to length of service
- Company sick pay
- High level private healthcare including optical and dental reimbursement
- Option to lease an electric vehicle of your choosing via the company's EV salary sacrifice scheme.
- Option to join the "Tastecard Plus" company perk scheme
- On site allowances
- On site clothing
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,522.00-£30,605.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
