Studio Camera Operator – Onsite for News & Sports Broadcast

Univision Communications, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits package

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Camera Operator to build, operate and maintain studio cameras for News, Sports, and Entertainment productions. The role emphasizes smooth camera movements, setup and troubleshooting of equipment, and creative input to achieve compelling on-air visuals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in television production or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in a control room, and be capable of lifting and moving heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in television production or equivalent work experience.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems.
• 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.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

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.

Skills

Camera operation

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Team player

On-call availability

Windows familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in television production or equivalent

Tools

Vinten studio pedestals

Studio cameras

Box lenses and peripherals

Job description

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a Camera Operator to build, operate and maintain studio cameras for News, Sports, and Entertainment productions. The role emphasizes smooth camera movements, setup and troubleshooting of equipment, and creative input to achieve compelling on-air visuals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in television production or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in a control room, and be capable of lifting and moving heavy equipment.