Camera Operator

Live Eye News Services Pvt. Ltd. (LENS); Lucknow; On-site; INR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Eye News Services Pvt. Ltd. (LENS) in Lucknow is seeking a skilled News Cameraman to cover breaking news, interviews, and field reporting, delivering high-quality video footage for digital platforms. Local candidates with 1–3 years of experience are preferred and readiness to travel as required.

You will operate professional cameras, manage lighting and audio, and coordinate with reporters and editors to ensure timely, accurate coverage across MOJO or smartphone setups.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a News Cameraman/Video Cameraman preferred.
• Knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Good understanding of framing, composition, and camera angles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments.
• Experience in MOJO or the ability to shoot news footage using a smartphone and mobile recording equipment.
• Experience in news media/digital media preferred.
• Local candidate preferred

Responsibilities

• Cover breaking news, events, interviews, and on-ground assignments.
• Operate professional cameras and other video equipment.
• Capture clear and engaging video footage suitable for digital news platforms.
• Coordinate with reporters and editors during field assignments.
• Handle basic camera equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper framing, lighting, focus, and audio quality.
• Travel to different locations for news coverage as required.
• Transfer and organize footage for the editing team.
• Follow newsroom deadlines and maintain professional standards.

Job description

Company Description

Live Eye News Services Pvt. Ltd. (LENS) is a digital-first video news agency focused on delivering fast, verified, and affordable news footage to television channels, digital publishers, YouTube channels, influencers, and other content creators across India. LENS is building a nationwide network of reporters, correspondents, and stringers to cover diverse stories and events. The organization emphasizes rigorous verification to ensure all video content is authentic, properly sourced, and editorially suitable before reaching its marketplace. As a growing news services company, LENS offers opportunities to work in a dynamic environment that blends journalism, technology, and video production.

Role Description

We are looking for a skilled and energetic News Cameraman to join our news agency in Lucknow. The candidate will be responsible for covering news events, interviews, field reporting, and other assignments while ensuring high-quality video footage.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover breaking news, events, interviews, and on-ground assignments.
• Operate professional cameras and other video equipment.
• Capture clear and engaging video footage suitable for digital news platforms.
• Coordinate with reporters and editors during field assignments.
• Handle basic camera equipment setup and troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper framing, lighting, focus, and audio quality.
• Travel to different locations for news coverage as required.
• Transfer and organize footage for the editing team.
• Follow newsroom deadlines and maintain professional standards.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience as a News Cameraman/Video Cameraman preferred.
• Knowledge of professional cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio equipment.
• Good understanding of framing, composition, and camera angles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments.
• Experience in MOJO (Mobile Journalism) or the ability to shoot news footage using a smartphone and mobile recording equipment.
• Experience in news media/digital media preferred.
• Local candidate preferred

Salary

• Competitive salary based on experience and industry standards.