Camera Operator

Working across the wider Sky News business, the Camera Operator will contribute to the creation and delivery of content for the day-to-day covering of news, including breaking news events, feature and long format stories and special event broadcasts. The role will require the individual to work with reporters, producers, and anchors to shoot feature stories, interviews and crew on outside broadcasts.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Oversee national and international day to day camera operations, including video journalists
- Provide camera coverage of news events, media conferences & interviews
- Facilitate mixed multicamera setups for interviews and live remote program hosting
- Use production cameras for the shooting of long form content
- Actively participate in communications with all areas of Sky News.
- Train and assist in the development of Video Journalists.
- Travel domestically and internationally for news events and long form feature stories sometimes at short notice.
- Operate drones, Go Pros and Gimbals to enhance content creation
- Collaborate with editorial staff, producers, and reporters on the creative enhancement of video content
- Maintenance of camera equipment and assist Engineering in maintenance of camera equipment.
- Work on outside, large-scale broadcasts
- Proactively support and engage in work practices that contribute to the continuous improvement of the Sky News Camera Operations team

**Your experience and capability**:

- 5+ years’ experience working as a camera operator, with at least 2 years within the live news environment.
- Demonstrate high-level knowledge of camera operations, including multicamera set ups
- An interest in News and Current affairs both domestic and International.
- Strong understanding of editorial requirements and long form programming
- Knowledge of a variety of technical equipment including LiveUs/TUVs, go pros, Audio set ups and drones.
- Assist with the enhancement and streamlining of the camera department and its equipment
- A creative eye for covering news and the setup of feature shoots with high end production values and sequences.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines in a high-pressure
- Comfortable working within a team environment while remaining responsible for your hours and equipment
- Hold a current, unrestricted driver’s license
- Availability to work a 24/7 flexible roster driven by the news cycle
- Display a positive attitude, contribute creative ideas and be able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
- Excellent time management, communication and organizational skills
- Self managed in completing tasks assigned to you

**News Benefits**:
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

- ** Exclusively ours** - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
- ** Health & wellbeing** - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies
- ** Time off**:

- News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
- ** Helping you grow** - Development opportunities and recognition
- ** Financial wellbeing** - Support on making the most of your money
- ** Perks & discounts** - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
- ** Giving back** - Make a difference to our communities.

**Our Values**:
**WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- We are passionate about having an impact.
- We aspire to improve the lives of our audiences and communities.
- That’s our business.

**WE ARE PRINCIPLED**
- We understand the importance of integrity and trust.
- We question and debate honestly and do what is right in every situation.

**WE GET IT DONE**
- We are purposeful.
- We do what we say and we always deliver results.
- We have real pride in our work and take it, rather than ourselves, seriously.

**WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES**
- We are curious and we excel on creativity and imagination.
- We look for opportunities to challenge and change the way things are done.

**WE WORK AS A TEAM**
- We each play different roles, but our success is all about connection and collaboration: with our audience, our customers and our employees
- Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply_