Studio Camera Operator — News & Sports Production

Univision Communications, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

401K

Health benefits

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision in Miami is seeking a part-time Camera Operator to build, operate and maintain studio cameras for News, Sports and Entertainment productions. You will create smooth camera movements, balance and troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safe operation throughout multi-camera shoots.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in a control room, and the ability to work on-site with weekend and on-call flexibility. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in television production or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in control room broadcast facility
• Experience with Vinten studio pedestals that include balancing, builds and maintenance
• Experience with studio config cameras, box lenses and peripherals that include building, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Physical ability to truck full size camera pedestal in studio as well as on location shoots
• Perform well under pressure and breaking news situations
• Physical ability to lift camera equipment, lenses and counterweights
• Agility to move at a rapid pace as production needs may require
• Provide creative input, e.g., assists the Director/ Producer in creating the look of a show, including set design; suggests alternate shots; etc
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
• On-call availability including days, nights, weekends, holidays as needed
• Work onsite for extended periods during tropical storms/hurricanes

Responsibilities

• Create smooth fluid movements of the camera to enhance the production value of each program. Must be able to pan and tilt camera as well as truck the camera through spaces.
• Setup, balance, troubleshoot, and maintain camera and associated equipment.
• Operator controls zoom and focus of lens. Good sense of visual composition.
• Take direction well and work as a team player.
• Operate in a safe and controlled manner to minimize injury to self or others as well as any damage to equipment or property.
• Ability to follow a rundown.
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Skills

Camera operation

Creative camera work

Team player

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in television production

Tools

Vinten pedestals

Studio cameras

Job description

TelevisaUnivision in Miami is seeking a part-time Camera Operator to build, operate and maintain studio cameras for News, Sports and Entertainment productions. You will create smooth camera movements, balance and troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safe operation throughout multi-camera shoots.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in a control room, and the ability to work on-site with weekend and on-call flexibility. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.