ENG Camera Operator (JHB North) at eMedia Investments

Description

• The individual in the role is required to choose and assemble the correct equipment to electronically gather video/stills and record audio maintaining picture quality in relation to the channels broadcast standards.

Filming

• Filmi news events and record audio material to be edited and packaged for news broadcasts.
• Plan and develop the visual presentation of the story, in conjunction with the Input Editor or reporter assigned to the story.
• Ensure the principles of visual story telling are applied through aesthetically pleasing and technically correct compositions, angles and camera movements and making sure to deliver images with the correct exposure and colour saturation.
• Ensure the correct use of lighting and sound recording techniques in accordance with prescribed broadcast standards.
• Conduct onsite interviews by asking probing questions that are in line with the story brief.
• Being available and being prepared should the need arise to do a live crossing in front of the camera. In extreme cases bureaus/deployments where there is no Reporter.
• From time to time, you will be required to operate in a multi camera environment, live or prerecorded and outside broadcast.

Live Events/Outside Broadcast

• Film live events using the Live U or any other live equipment.
• Ensure steady and controlled camera movements while filming live events as per broadcast standards and guidelines.
• Ensure camera is set up timeously and ready to stream visuals as and when required.
• Flag any possible technical problems timeously.

Editing

• Edit video and audio news stories filmed on locations.
• Deliver edited and/ or raw materials from locations to the studio or to bureaus as instructed.
• Edit to script and voice stories when required to do so (only in extreme cases those working from bureaus).

Maintenance

• Maintain the ENG kit assigned and ensuring that the necessary camera checks have been performed to ensure that it is in a working condition for the duration of the shoot.
• Test all cables including LiveU cables before leaving the office.
• Ensure that your equipment and vehicles are clean at all times and reporting any faults on the vehicle or your kit.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Film and Television and/or Broadcasting

Experience

• 3 years in ENG Camera Operator in a Live Broadcast
• Drivers Licences - Essential