Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operator to operate cameras for various productions. Responsibilities include editing video, observing locations for issues, setting up and operating ENG vehicles for filming, and collaborating with directors and crew members. Ideal candidates should possess skills in active listening, reading comprehension, and effective communication. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the broadcasting and filmmaking industry based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Edit video for broadcast productions, including non‑linear editing.
• Observe sets or locations for potential problems and determine filming and lighting requirements.
• Set up and operate ENG microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location.
• Conferring with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences and camera movements.
• Label and record contents of exposed film and note details on report forms.
• Receive raw film stock and maintain film inventories.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Coordination

Social Perceptiveness

Job description

Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operator

Operate television, video, or motion picture cameras to record images or scenes for broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Responsibilities

• Edit video for broadcast productions, including non‑linear editing.
• Observe sets or locations for potential problems and determine filming and lighting requirements.
• Set up and operate ENG microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location.
• Conferring with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences and camera movements.
• Label and record contents of exposed film and note details on report forms.
• Receive raw film stock and maintain film inventories.

Key Skills

• Active Listening – Give full attention to others, ask clarifying questions, and avoid interrupting.
• Reading Comprehension – Understand written documents related to work.
• Speaking – Convey information effectively through verbal communication.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Evaluate costs and benefits to choose appropriate actions.
• Coordination – Adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Social Perceptiveness – Recognize others’ reactions and understand causes.