Description:
They must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a great outlook. A passion for storytelling is essential. The camera technician is also to respond to breaking news stories when the situation warrants. This position must be able to contribute to original reporting, enterprise stories, and have the ability to work well under pressure to make deadlines.
General Responsibilities:
- Candidates must demonstrate an ability to direct lighting, set overall visual look and related technical specifications for projects, and sound as a one-person crew or as part of a team.
- Ensure that all pictures and sounds are of the highest quality and properly recorded.
- Work closely with Talent and Producers by providing support logistics and shot requirements.
- Operate ENG vehicles.
- Maintain all gear including crew vehicles, working with appropriate departments to keep all gear up to date and in working order.
- Able to trouble-shoot quickly and effectively in a variety of circumstances.
- Work under deadline pressure.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years' experience working as an ENG photographer in a large market.
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and provide constructive criticism.
- In-depth knowledge of existing and evolving newsgathering technologies.
- Must be self-motivated, proactive, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images.
- Experience in logistics, special event planning and execution.