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10/21

Camera Operator (Sony a7s, Sony a7r, Canon C100, 200, & 300’s)

Birmingham, AL

Digital

Digital

Starts Nov 08

For 7 Day(s)

  • Title: Meredith Corporation - Birmingham Studios
  • Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

ABOUT US

Meredith Corporation is the #1 magazine operator in the U.S., and owner of the largest premium content digital network for American consumers. Meredith's leading national brands include Eating Well, Allrecipes, Food & Wine, Southern Living and Martha Stewart Living.

JOB SUMMARY

Meredith Video seeks an enthusiastic Freelance Camera Operator to join our Birmingham video operations team creating video content for all Meredith brands and properties. The Camera Operator will have strong video production experience and proven ability to create videos that are shareable and have an impact with a digital audience across digital/mobile/OTT platforms.

The ideal candidate will work closely with our producers to create high-quality videos. They will use different camera techniques to enhance the videos and photographs required and have a prove ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem-solve under pressure.

Work closely with our producers to create high-quality videos and use different techniques to enhance the videos and photographs as required. The Camera Operator will have proven ability to troubleshoot and creatively problem-solve under pressure

This will be a Project Based freelance position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

- Collaborate with Video Producers and Director of Photography to determine aal aspects of shots including desired effects, lighting requirements, camera movements and filming sequences.

- Provide practical and creative input to scene planning

- Select, assemble and position equipment (cameras, stands, software etc.)

- Prepare cameras and test angles or camera movements

- Shoot scenes according to requirements

- Capture quality footage from a fixed or moving position

- Collaborate with make up artists, lighting and sound staff to produce the best final effect
- Resolve technical or practical issues

- Apply knowledge of technical aspects of lenses, film, filters, light and camera settings to ensure desired footage capture

- Adjust camera controls, exposure and focus.

- Film interviews with proper sound techniques

- Can capture supplemental footage on the fly

- Must white balance, frame, and expose correctly in-camera

- Be able to capture photos for thumbnails

- Arrange studio sets to best suit the settings on the camera, and control the lighting equipment, audio and cameras

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

- +3 Year Experience in Film, Communications, Journalism, or Video Production

- Strong Expereince in Video Production and Camera Operations.

- Excellent theoretical knowledge of filming and capturing footage

- Knowledgeable with Sony a7s 2, Sony a7r, Canon C100, 200, & 300’s

- Experience with cameras, lenses, lighting and audio

- Must be able to lift 50lbs or more consistently- will be loading, unloading, setting up and taking down video equipment

- Ability to understand and follow camera scripts

- Excellent communication skills and A team player

- Attention to detail

- Bachelor Degree in film, media or relevant field is a plus'

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