Job Description
Job Description KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, has an opening for a full-time
Studio Camera Operator who is a self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized team player with strong interpersonal skills and who works well under pressure. You will have a working knowledge of broadcast production operations. This position has the potential to expand to include operating control room automation for the right candidate. You will report to the Operations Manager.
Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
Job Responsibilities: - Responsible for the operation of robotic television cameras for a live broadcast
- Interact with directors, producers, and talent & must always remain focused
- Operate television studio cameras in a live production setting
- Operate studio lights
- Punctual attendance for shifts that can start as early as 3 am
- Work weekends and holidays, as necessary, in support of our 24/7 broadcast operations
- In-person attendance is required
Requirements and Qualifications: - Experience operating professional video cameras in live production
- Experience using Windows-based computer software
- Equivalent military or college-level experience will be considered
- Knowledge of robotic camera operation is highly desirable
- The ability to rapidly respond properly to unexpected on-air issues is critical.
- Must be an effective communicator and team player. The ability to work cooperatively with others in stressful situations is a must
- Ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately, with attention to detail
- Can work flexible hours and shifts including holidays and weekends
- Be able to maneuver a non-robotic camera pedestal into exact positions quickly and precisely
Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities, That's why behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits Hearst's benefits programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,