Live TV Camera Operator: Robotic & JIB/Crane

The Weather Channel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weather Channel is seeking an experienced camera operator to support live and taped productions. You will operate robotic, manual, handheld, and JIB/Crane cameras, delivering network‑level shot composition and blocking for studio sets and Weather Group initiatives.

You will collaborate with show directors and the floor manager, perform routine equipment checks, and load teleprompter scripts while maintaining production value across shifts. 3–5 years of live TV experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a live television environment.
• Experience building, troubleshooting and repairing camera equipment.
• Ability to work in a multitasking environment.
• Willingness to lift and move equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic, manual, handheld and Jib/Crane cameras for live or taped productions.
• Provide network level shot composition and execution at all times.
• Perform daily technical function checks of all camera equipment to ensure all operational functions are performing as expected.
• Must know how to target all robotic cameras as well as use these cameras in Manual or Local mode.
• Participate in pre-show camera meeting with show director to review robotic, manual camera shot expectations or JIB/Crane assignments.
• Present shot composition and blocking options / ideas to improve presentation and production value.
• Work closely with Floor Manager to coordinate the movement of robotic cameras with floor monitors and other studio set pieces.
• Be proficient with robotic touch screen equipment and act as an expert for storing, modifying, recalling camera shots.
• Maintain working knowledge of the operation for robotic computers to assist with diagnosing / solving production issues related to robotic or manual cameras.
• Maintain shot blocking guide sheets and contribute to departmental training records.
• Operate teleprompter for live and pretaped productions.
• Load and unload specific teleprompter scripts.
• Operate teleprompter simultaneously while operating robotic cameras.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall company operation.

Skills

Camera operation

Live television

Robotic cameras

JIB/Crane operation

Teleprompter operation

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Teleprompter controls

Camera equipment diagnostics

Job description

The Weather Channel is seeking an experienced camera operator to support live and taped productions. You will operate robotic, manual, handheld, and JIB/Crane cameras, delivering network‑level shot composition and blocking for studio sets and Weather Group initiatives.

You will collaborate with show directors and the floor manager, perform routine equipment checks, and load teleprompter scripts while maintaining production value across shifts. 3–5 years of live TV experience is expected.