Freelance Jib Operator - Live Sports Studio

Sterling Entertainment Enterprises, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

SNY in New York, NY is seeking a skilled freelance Jib Operator to join our Studio Operations team. The role focuses on operating the Cammate Jib and handheld cameras in a production environment, with flexibility for non-traditional hours, weekends, and holidays at the World Trade Center studio.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Communications or equivalent, 2 years of live multi-camera experience, knowledge of Cammate Jib and Ikegami HD cameras, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in live, multi-camera studio production preferred.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Director, operate the Cammate Jib and handheld cameras to create visually engaging shots.
• Work with technical and news staff to meet production needs for live, taped, and automated programming.
• Proficiently operate Cammate Jib and hand-held cameras as dictated by production demands.
• Assist in maintaining cameras and rigs in good working order.
• Willingness and ability to train others for back-up purposes.

Skills

Cammate Jib

Live multi-camera production

Ikegami HD cameras

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Tools

iNEWS

Job description

SNY in New York, NY is seeking a skilled freelance Jib Operator to join our Studio Operations team. The role focuses on operating the Cammate Jib and handheld cameras in a production environment, with flexibility for non-traditional hours, weekends, and holidays at the World Trade Center studio.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Communications or equivalent, 2 years of live multi-camera experience, knowledge of Cammate Jib and Ikegami HD cameras, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.