Ontario Reign - Camera Operator (Part-Time)

Ontario Reign; New York (NY); On-site; CAD 27,279 - 38,851; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Reign is seeking a Game Day Camera Operator to join their game-day production team in Canada. This role includes filming live hockey action for the AHLTV broadcast and creating high-quality video content for social media and marketing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of experience in live sports production, preferably with DSLRs and HD camcorders. The role requires a flexible schedule to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in live sports production.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues on-the-go.
• Eagerness and creativity in filming.

Responsibilities

• Film live hockey action at the instruction of the Production Director.
• Maintain camera equipment under supervision.
• Transition between different shots for a high-quality broadcast.

Skills

Creative camera shots

Excellent communication

Knowledge of filming basics

Flexible schedule

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DSLR cameras

HD/live-streaming camcorders

Job description

Job Description

AEG and the Ontario Reign are looking for talented individuals to join their game‑day production team. All Game Day Camera Operators will be a part of the Reign’s AHLTV broadcast team, filming live game action, as well as the Reign’s overall content creation team. Footage from Camera Operators will be used live on the Reign’s AHLTV broadcast, in post‑game highlight packages, and in other Ontario Reign video segments and marketing materials, including those featured on social media and ontarioreign.com. This position is a game‑day only position and will be compensated hourly.

Essential Functions

• Film live hockey action at the instruction of the Production Director. Camera operators must creatively frame and capture live action, take direction from the production director, and seamlessly transition between different shots to create a high‑quality, professional online broadcast.
• Responsible for filming live game action from both tight and wide camera roles, detailed player shots, crowd shots, and any other footage as directed by the Production Director.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical or practical issues as they arise, such as shot focus, shot framing, camera malfunction, or other on‑the‑go issues, and correct these on the fly.
• Prepare, test, clean, and maintain camera equipment in the supervision of the Production Director.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill And Ability

• Eager to create unique camera shots, excellent communication with Director and production team, and understanding of filming basics: exposure, focusing, and composition.
• Working knowledge of film equipment preferred, including ability to assemble and position equipment (cameras, tripods, etc.).
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed with the Reign’s home schedule.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Able to attend most, if not all, home Reign games and arrive two hours before game time for each game.

Education

• High School Diploma or its equivalency.

Experience

• Minimum of 2‑4 years of related experience.
• Preferred past experience working on a live‑sports production, especially shooting with DSLRs and HD/live‑streaming camcorders.

Pay Scale

$16.90/hr

Benefits

This position may be eligible for benefits (ACA qualification). This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements. AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description, whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

Legal Notice

AEG’s policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law. Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.