Senior Camera Operator - Four Corners

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super 15.4%

Paid parental and carer’s leave

Salary packaging

ABC Mentoring

Job summary

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Senior Camera Operator to lead filming of premium long-form documentaries. You will report to the Executive Producer, operate a range of broadcast and digital equipment, and shape storytelling for television, digital and emerging platforms.

Based in Ultimo, the role offers a base salary of $115k-$126k and is permanent, full-time. You will conceptualise and shoot high-quality documentaries, manage logistics for domestic and overseas shoots,

Qualifications

• Exceptional camera, production and editorial skills across complex documentary, news and current affairs content.
• Proven ability to film and record high-quality vision and audio in challenging environments.
• Extensive experience as a self-sufficient camera operator delivering content for long-form programs.
• Strong understanding of digital, social media and streaming platforms.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with a creative eye for storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation, design and filming of high-quality documentaries and long-form programs.
• Transform complex journalistic stories into compelling visuals and sequences.
• Curate multicamera coverage of interviews, scenes and stylised sequences, with creative lighting.
• Film actuality-driven, character-led narratives.
• Work to tight deadlines and under pressure, often as a solo operator.
• Plan and manage complex logistics for domestic and overseas shoots.
• Develop stories that engage a broad Australian audience and reflect the country’s diversity.

Skills

Camera operation

Storytelling

Digital & streaming

Teamwork & problem-solving

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Production equipment

Audio capture

Lighting

Job description

The Role

The ABC is looking for a Senior Camera Operator to play a key role in the production of premium long-form documentary content. Reporting to the Executive Producer, you'll use your technical expertise and creative storytelling skills to capture and produce high-quality content, primarily for long-form documentaries. Operating a range of broadcast and digital production equipment, you'll bring compelling stories to life for audiences across television, digital and emerging platforms.

• Ultimo location
• Base salary $115k - $126k
• Permanent, full-time role

The Job

• Lead the conceptualisation, design and filming of high-quality documentaries and long-form programs.
• Transform complex journalistic stories into compelling visuals and sequences.
• Curate multicamera coverage of interviews, scenes and stylised sequences, with creative lighting.
• Film actuality-driven, character-led narratives.
• Work to tight deadlines and under pressure, often as a solo operator.
• Adapt and innovate when conditions change on domestic or international assignments.Produce stills and video content for social media.
• Plan and manage complex logistics for domestic and overseas shoots.
• Develop stories that engage a broad Australian audience and reflect the country's cultural, geographic and socio-economic diversity.

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About You

Youll have:

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent skills and experience.
• Exceptional camera, production and editorial skills across complex documentary, news and current affairs content.
• Proven ability to film and record high-quality vision and audio in challenging environments.
• Extensive experience as a self-sufficient camera operator delivering content for long-form programs.
• Strong understanding of digital, social media and streaming platforms.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with a creative eye for storytelling.
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Passion for telling stories that reflect Australia's diverse communities.
• Strong networks and the ability to build and maintain community relationships.

What We Can Offer You

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super.
• Paid parental and carer's leave.
• Salary packaging.
• ABC Mentoring.

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia's most trusted and diverse news organisation.

More Info

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

Contact

If you want to know more, please contact Wendy Purchase, Senior Production Manager on [e-mail].