Part-Time Jib Camera Operator for Live News & Sports

Univision Communications, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits package

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Miami seeks a Part-time Camera Operator, Jib to join our production team. You will build and operate the Jib crane, ensure smooth movements, and support news, sports and entertainment productions.

Candidates should have a degree in television production, 3-5 years in a control room, physical ability to handle crane up to 40 feet and 50-pound camera, and be ready for on-call hours including nights and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in television production or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in a control room broadcast facility.
• Physical ability to swing crane up to 40 feet and carry a 50-pound camera load.
• Perform under pressure and in breaking news situations.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred.
• On-call availability for 24x7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Create smooth, fluid camera movements to enhance production value.
• Maintain stable framing on all axes during multi-camera shoots.
• Set up, balance, troubleshoot, and maintain crane and related gear.
• Control zoom and focus; contribute to visual composition.
• Take direction and work as a team player with directors/producers.
• Operate safely to minimize risk to people and equipment.
• Follow rundown and timing cues for productions.

Skills

Camera operation

Crane operation

Team player

Bilingual EN/ES

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in television production

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

TelevisaUnivision in Miami seeks a Part-time Camera Operator, Jib to join our production team. You will build and operate the Jib crane, ensure smooth movements, and support news, sports and entertainment productions.

Candidates should have a degree in television production, 3-5 years in a control room, physical ability to handle crane up to 40 feet and 50-pound camera, and be ready for on-call hours including nights and holidays.