Paris-Based Election TV Field Operator

TVZ; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Euronews in Paris is seeking a Multi-skilled Operator (MSO) to join the bureau as campaigns unfold ahead of major events. The role covers production, filming, editing and broadcast of content in Paris and in the field: live shots, two-ways, reports and interviews.

You will work with journalists and correspondents, handle technical prep, operate cameras/lighting, manage live links, and contribute to coverage for European and international audiences.

Responsibilities

• Filming reports, interviews, campaign rallies, candidate visits and vox pops, in Paris and across France.
• Shooting in fast-paced news conditions: sound recording, light-kit lighting, framing in challenging environments (crowds, rally venues, campaign HQs).
• Setting up and operating live shots and two-ways from the field (LiveU/TVU-type bonded cellular units, IP links, returns).
• In-bureau productions: studio and remote interviews, presenter links, guest panels.
• Editing and post-production
• Editing reports, short news pieces and digital/social formats, often on very tight deadlines.
• Integrating graphics, basic sound mixing and simple colour grading.
• Preparing material for election nights and special programmes (candidate profiles, recaps, round-ups).
• Transcoding, exporting and transferring media to Brussels and distribution platforms.
• Technical operations and production
• Technical preparation: setting up the studio or live position, checking and adjusting equipment, establishing contribution links, recording.
• Operating equipment: cameras, lighting, players and recorders, vision mixer, audio console and audio equipment, production automation, cloud-based production system.
• Using production techniques: chroma key, virtual studio, physical sets.
• Receiving, processing and distributing external feeds and files (pools, agencies, debate and election night feeds).
• Managing storage and archiving rushes.
• Carrying out preventive and first-level maintenance of field and bureau equipment.
• Providing technical support to journalists during live TV, particularly for election coverage

Job description

Euronews in Paris is seeking a Multi-skilled Operator (MSO) to join the bureau as campaigns unfold ahead of major events. The role covers production, filming, editing and broadcast of content in Paris and in the field: live shots, two-ways, reports and interviews.

You will work with journalists and correspondents, handle technical prep, operate cameras/lighting, manage live links, and contribute to coverage for European and international audiences.