ENG Camera Operator Wanted at Newzroom Afrika

ENG Camera Operator Wanted at Newzroom Afrika. Applications are invited for the afore mentioned vacancy within Newzroom Afrika. The incumbent will report to the manager: Fleet and stores.

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 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

• Matric
• Proven experience as a camera operator
• Up to date driver’s licence 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
• Physical strength and stamina to carry heavy equipment
• Excellent colour vision and hearing

Personal Attributes

• Performance driven
• Solution driven
• Attentive to details
• Approachable, receptive to feedback from others

Closing Date: 2 February 2024