United Kingdom Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Camera Operator - Freelancer

🏢 Volant Media • 📍 London, England • 🕒 1 day ago

Salary Range

£35,000 - £56,663

£2,917 - £4,722 / mo

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Location Base

London, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Summary

Job Title: Camera Operator - Freelancer

Department: Production

Location: London, UK

Advert Placed On: 16th February 2023

Advert Closing On: 2nd March 2023

To be part of the team responsible for the operation of various types of cameras in studios and on outside broadcasts. To provide a high degree of operational and technical expertise as well as a flexible and efficient service to meet the visual and artistic requirements of the Producer, Director.

Responsibilities

Operation and rigging of the full range of camera equipment for multi-camera productions.
Working with Robotic and manual camera systems including some handheld camera operation on directed multi-camera productions.
In-depth understanding of cameras, camera equipment and camera systems.
To work effectively with other members of the crew in large and small teams.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Requirements

You must have a high level of competence with studio ped cameras and remote camera systems such as Shotoku.
Experience of Jimmy Jibs, Stedicam and PSC would be considered an advantage.
A discerning and educated eye and a proven interest in, and knowledge of, photography & broadcast picture composition.
Proven experience as a broadcast Camera Operator in either studios or OBs.
Experience of working across a range of programmes, both live and recorded.
Able to interpret the technical and creative intentions of the director.
Experience of the various cameras and mountings you would expect to find in a large studio.
Excellent communication skills, tact & diplomacy and be able to establish good working relationships with contributors, colleagues and members of the public.
Willingness and ability to embrace new technology and acquire and adapt skills.
Willingness to move set items off and on set as required to facilitate the desired look for different shows.
The ability to rig appropriate equipment as required.

Advert Closing On: 2nd March 2023