ENG Camera Operator

Location:	Johannesburg, Randburg Ferndale
Education level:	Matric
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Type:	1 Year
Reference:	#NNG0092
Company:	Newzroom Afrika

Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The incumbent will report to the fleet and stores manager.

Job purpose:

An ENG camera operator must have a steady hand and quick reflexes. Passion for story-telling and careful attention to detail. Meeting the story objective visually is the key deliverable for the operator.

Key responsibilities:

• Follow the ENG standard operating procedures as prescribed by the department management
• Liaising with reporters for clear objectives and briefing to determine all aspects of the story at hand
• Ensure that all required technical equipment required for the shoot is checked, ready and signed out for use
• Ensuring that the equipment is always safeguarded under your care
• Providing practical and creative input to the shooting of stories and news reporting
• Selecting, assembling, and positioning equipment (cameras, stands, software etc.) as layout for all shoots worked on
• Test and prepare camera/s for angles or camera movements
• Shoot story packages according to specified brief requirements
• Capture and deliver on broadcast-quality footage
• Collaborate with make-up artists, lighting and sound staff to produce the best final effect for delivery (where applicable)
• Efficiently resolve technical or practical issues on shoots
• Bureau ENG operator: Work efficiently on Media Composer software to Edit packages as and when required

Skills and competencies:

• Proven experience as a camera operator
• Up-to-date driver’s license and excellent driving skills
• Experience operating relevant equipment (cameras, bonding units etc.)
• Excellent theoretical knowledge of filming and capturing footage
• Ability to understand and follow camera scripts/briefs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think and act quickly
• A team player
• Attention to detail
• Physical strength and stamina to carry heavy equipment
• Excellent colour vision and hearing

Requirements:

• Matric
• An appropriate post-matric qualification
• Minimum three years’ experience in a related field.

Values:

• Result driven
• Integrity
• Viewer centric
• Innovative
• Teamwork

Posted on 26 Aug 16:28, Closing date 6 Sep