Camera Operator

Bally's Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive sports network in Chicago is seeking a Camera Operator responsible for operating studio cameras for live sports productions. The ideal candidate will have technical skills in camera operation, a solid understanding of studio-based productions, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team creating engaging content for sports fans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in live studio production required.
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience with studio lighting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate studio cameras for live programming in-studio and on location.
• Collaborate with producers and directors to execute programming strategy.
• Assist with studio production tasks, including lighting and microphone placement.

Skills

Technical camera skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The Camera Operator position is primarily responsible for 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 professionally-produced content and a first-class talent team. Originating from Chicago’s United Center - with a studio in the heart of the facility’s atrium steps away from the famed Michael Jordan statue - Stadium operates the industry’s original OTT-delivered 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 in-studio 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 overall programming 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 while interacting with crew, talent and guests
• Help create a positive team-oriented atmosphere amongst the crew
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a live studio production in a fast-paced environment strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Overall understanding and knowledge of studio-based 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 fast-paced, team-oriented 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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