- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Maslow Media Group is in search of a Camera Operator for our global telecommunications partner in Dallas, TX.
The Camera Operator will operate cameras for live and pre-recorded productions.
This is a Freelance role on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
Provide Technical operational support for our studio and control room teams
Ensure that lighting and camera settings comply with company pre‐set guidelines, the quality of the final output, through the camera shot composition, framing, and lighting for live and pre‐recorded programs as directed
Test the functionality of all necessary equipment before shooting live and pre‐recorded news or programs (i.e., camera, lenses, monitors, Camera system, CCU for each camera, lighting equipment, LEDs, Fresnel, cool light, lighting desk)
Perform camera line‐ups‐matching camera parameters for color and exposure
Comply with directed camera compositions and framings during live/pre‐recorded news or programs according to the Media instructions and as per news or program requirements
Operate Multiple Camera Control System, Jimmy Jib, or Handheld camera system.
Monitor cameras video level via a waveform monitor for quality control in terms of luminance and chrominance levels ‐ maintaining output to industry set standards and settings
Control and balance lighting levels via the lighting desk/ lighting control units
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in TV, Media, or related field in Camera and Lighting operations
Previous experience in broadcast tv video camera and lighting or related field
Advanced experience in jib, pedestal, and handheld camera experience
Experience with Prime lenses and shooting in Log Format
Experience with the Sony Fx9 camera is required
Advanced knowledge in studio lighting and lighting desk program
Good communication skills